In Focus Transnational Migration in South Asia: An Overview 17 Mar 2023 The movement of people from one place to another, whether it occurs within a state or across international borders, is considered to be part of the process of migration. It…
In Focus Participation of Women in the Rural Non-Farm Sector in India 9 Mar 20239 Mar 2023 Since 1980, the rural non-farm (RNF) economy has traversed an impressive growth trajectory as compared to the farm sector in terms of its share in GDP and employment generation in…
In Focus Maternal and Child Health: How has South Asia Fared? 3 Mar 20233 Mar 2023 In the current era, a comprehensive strategy for a nation's growth calls for inclusive development. With this in mind, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were established at the Millennium Summit of…
Winged Thoughts Galloping Unicorns: The Race to the End 30 Jan 2023 The economy is often characterized by financial imbalances, as one's profits are financed by another's losses. Those who gain have no incentive to bear in mind the sufferings of those…
In Focus Blockchain and its Expanding Market in South Asia 26 Jan 2023 Just as the calculator revolutionized accounting or the internet made communication simple, another disruptor is currently making fast headway. Blockchain technology holds promise in enhancing efficiencies across sectors. It addresses…
In Focus ‘Missing Women’: The Unceasing Indian Plight 19 Jan 2023 The UNFPA's State of the World Population 2020 report estimates that 46 million Indian girls are missing due to sex selection, both pre-and post-natal (Chandra, 2020). Sen (1990, 1992) coined…
Integrate Can NEP 2020 Improve Academic Outcomes? A Higher Education Perspective 19 Nov 2022 The birthplace of Gurukuls, praised by critics for its focus on students’ holistic development and skill enhancement, India is now struggling to sustain its education system in these very fields.…
In Focus Role of Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Economic Growth 17 Nov 2022 The generalized idea that infrastructure development is an effective catalyst for long-term economic growth does not seem to apply to South Asia. It is the region with the fastest expanding…
In Focus Hydropower: A Catalyst for Regional Cooperation in the BBIN Sub-Region of South Asia 10 Nov 20229 Feb 2023 Energy is integral to the economy of every state today. The demand for energy is rapidly growing in South Asia amid economic development and rapid population growth in the region.…
Integrate Fuelling the Tomorrow-The Future of Biofuels in India 5 Nov 2022 India’s transportation activity has increased substantially over the last two decades. However, its heavy reliance on gasoline has led to negative environmental impacts (“Extraordinary,” 2022). To disengage this sector from…