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After maintaining the status quo for nearly two years, the RBI has lowered the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, lowering it from 6.5 percent to 6.25 percent. The cut-first in five years- is justified, whether one looks at India’s own record over the last few years or its record relative to the rest...   Read More

Unlike in most economies, employment doesn't translate into protection from intimate partner violence for women in India. Perversely, they suffer a higher risk especially if they earn more. The immense potential of India’s large population, particularly women, remains largely underutilised in its rapidly growing economy. Female labour force participation remains nearly 20 percentage points lower...   Read More

Will machines that think also forget?  Artificial intelligence is now irreversibly out of Pandora’s box, as Martin Wolf of the Financial Times observed, and we must learn to live with machines that can think. The real concern, however, is not just the intelligence of these machines but what they might choose to forget. For centuries,...   Read More

Waste management is the responsibility of municipal bodies in urban India. But these local bodies have inadequate waste-disposal facilities and poor resources. The excess dumping of waste at the Dhapa ground has been a cause of concern for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The civic body is looking for an alternative dumping ground as Dhapa is...   Read More

Fifty years ago, in 1974, the landmark ‘Towards Equality’ report for the first time critically analysed the status of women in India. The report laid out the systemic barriers that confined Indian women to the margins of education, employment and politics. As we mark its golden jubilee, it is imperative to examine the progress made,...   Read More

The survey findings reveal that there are more than 20.27 lakh MSMEs contributing significantly to the economy of Assam. From bustling bazaars to manufacturing hubs, these enterprises are not just businesses; they are the heartbeat of local economies, providing livelihoods and fostering growth. The survey unveils the diverse tapestry of Assam’s MSMEs, with nearly half...   Read More

A unique showcase of diversities in numerous forms, Assam is a ‘landlocked’ state, sharing its borders with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. With 2,276.3 kilometers (km) of interstate borders and 529 km of international borders, Assam’s border areas are physically remote, offering limited connectivity and economic opportunities for...   Read More

The IHDS Forum is a monthly update of socio-economic developments in India by the IHDS research community, based on the India Human Development Survey, jointly conducted by NCAER and the University of Maryland. While two earlier rounds of the survey were completed in 2004-05 and 2011-12, respectively. Fieldwork for the third round was undertaken in...   Read More

In the Review, we summarise the economic and policy developments in India; monitor global developments of relevance to India; and showcase the pulse of the economy through an analysis of high-frequency indicators and the heat map. MER January Report Click here for previous issues.

The disparity between the coverage rates and actual reimbursements highlights the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the design and implementation of health insurance schemes at both the Central and State levels. While a growing number of households are being covered by health insurance schemes, the real test lies in how well those schemes support...   Read More