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Despite making significant contributions and accounting for a large share of the workforce, women’s concerns and interests are frequently disregarded. India is second only to China in fish production. In 2022-23, India produced around 18 million tonnes, accounting for 8 per cent of global production. About 32 per cent of this came from marine sources,...   Read More

Odisha, India’s eleventh largest state by population and fourteenth largest by size of economy, has come a long way during the last two decades. At nearly $ 100 billion, if Odisha were a country, its economy would be larger than Tanzania, Sri Lanka or Ghana. The growth momentum has been evident across sectors including   agriculture,...   Read More

HONG KONG – The gap between productivity growth in the United States and Europe paints a stark and, for Europeans, depressing picture. In the two decades since 2004, US productivity growth, as measured by the value of output per hour worked, has been more than double that of the eurozone. Whereas eurozone productivity has flat-lined...   Read More

EVs’ growth may suffer due to problems of battery availability and disposal, just as biofuel has been hit by feedstock constraint. E-mobility seems to be the buzzword in India now. Almost every other day, some news comes out on how much progress India has made in the use of electric vehicle in the transport sector...   Read More

While the methodology for the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey is more refined now, the survey needs to address some methodological challenges. The National Sample Survey (NSS) Office released the key results of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 in late February. These primarily include all-India estimates of the average household monthly per capita consumption...   Read More

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The aggregation of personal and financial data through fintech platforms presents an attractive target for hackers, leading to concerns over data privacy and security. The digitalized payment landscape, while making transactions more efficient and cost-effective, has unintendedly heightened the risk of cyber frauds and personal data misuse. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in the system, engaging in...   Read More

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 capita shows that spending on fish...   Read More

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 participates in a work arrangement and earns...   Read More

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, India. The agricultural sector in India...   Read More