Opinion: Bornali Bhandari and Ajaya K Sahu. There are no win-win options here as all of them involve trade-offs. Policy makers must strike a balance. A universal social security system is perhaps the best option to protect gig workers. The Code on Social Security, 2020 defines gig worker as a “person who performs work or...   Read More

Opinion: Laxmi Joshi and Saurabh Bandyopadhyay. Given the current and anticipated changes in dietary choices, livestock and fisheries present a distinct opportunity for growth. Both rural and urban populations’ consumption patterns are shifting, according to NSSO statistics. Based on the amount and pattern of consumer expenditure surveys (many rounds), data on monthly consumption expenditure per...   Read More

Opinion: Laxmi Joshi and Saurabh Bandyopadhyay. The agricultural sector in India has made significant progress since gaining Independence, thanks to technological advancements and government interventions. The Green Revolution, in particular, played a crucial role in increasing food grain production by three times, demonstrating the importance of science and technology in the growth of agriculture. Today,...   Read More

Opinion: Udaibir Das. Could a continental consensus work as Africa’s ultimate bargaining chip?  In the heart of Africa’s economic crucible, a seismic shift is underway. The continent’s leaders, weary of a global public and private financial architecture that has long failed them, are now wielding their collective voice as a potent weapon. As the world...   Read More

Opinion: C S Mohapatra. Investor education is crucial for enhancing financial well-being. Enhanced opportunities and increased volatility, calls for fresh financial literacy efforts, as traditional programs may no longer suffice. The curriculum needs updation to cover digital literacy, new investment risks, evolving financial structures, and governmental measures for investor protection and fraud prevention. While progress...   Read More

Opinion: Poonam Munjal and Palash Baruah. EPFO envisions achieving global standards in social security by 2047 through strategic initiatives, transitioning from enforcement to facilitation. Digital India was launched in 2015 with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society. One of the many benefits of digitalisation is seen in the functioning as well...   Read More

Opinion: Sanjib Pohit. With environmental consciousness gaining ground, reducing carbon footprint in the sector will be vital to attract tourists. The tourism sector is expected to play an integral role in Viksit Bharat preamble. The projections indicate that this sector is poised to generate employment for 137 million people and contribute an additional $250 billion...   Read More

Opinion: Manish Sabharwal and Ramesh A Reddy. Amartya Sen acknowledges progress in combating 'son preference' in Haryana and UP, while emphasizing the need for innovative employer financing solutions to bridge the skills gap and empower millions of youngsters in the workforce. The skill ecosystem should be aligned with employer supply chains through three reforms to...   Read More

Opinion: Saurabh Bandyopadhyay and Laxmi Joshi. The Ministry of Fisheries signed an MoU with e-commerce company Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), on February 19, 2024, to bring fishermen and consumers in one marketing platform to sell varieties of fish. Though belated, the move is required for developing the fishery sector in India. The NCAER,...   Read More

Opinion: Poonam Gupta. Bihar's economy has grown faster than the national economy, but it remains India's poorest state in terms of per-capita income. It faces challenges such as low urbanization, gender disparities, and low enrollment in higher education. Improving these areas is crucial for Bihar's prosperity and India's development goals. During the past two decades,...   Read More