Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill passed in Parliament

Explained: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 prioritises financial penalties over jail time, incentivising cleaner industries. Read more »
IT industry

RBI ban on Paytm Payments Bank rocks fintech sector ahead of crucial IPOs

Regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank exposes systemic issues in the fintech sector, prompting calls for stricter norms and stable framework. #Paytm #Fintech Read more »
PLI scheme

PLI Scheme: Rs 41,000 crore unutilised funds raise questions about effectiveness

Despite ambitious goals, the PLI scheme faces tepid response from companies in some sectors, leading to unspent funds and calls for adjustments. #PLIscheme Read more »
innovation fund, R&D

Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can unlock India’s investment lag

The Budget allocation of Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can bridge the gap between R&D leaders as India is struggling with low spending and a weak patents regime. #R&D #innovation #Budget Read more »
Problems with contract farming

Protest to mutual gain: Reforms must factor in hidden costs of contract farming

Farmer protests exposed the flaws in contract farming system, highlighting the need for reforms that protect smallholder interests and foster sustainable practices. Read more »
PMAY-U, Urban planning

PMAY-U successor to reimagine urban housing with flexibility, focus

PMAY-U laid the foundation, but the new scheme will address challenges like location, quality, and financing, redefining affordability in housing. #PMAY-U #housingforall Read more »
Canada's visa cap

Open for business, closed for students? Canada’s visa cap raises red flags

Facing a housing crisis and public pressure, Canada blocks new international student permits for two years, impacting thousands, especially Indians. #Canada #education Read more »
Road safety, rajasthan

From Thar to triumph: Rajasthan’s quest for road safety leadership

A state troubled by accidents paves the way for change as Rajasthan seeks to become a national model for safer roads. #Rajasthan #roadsafety Read more »
rural economy, PMSYM, MSMEs, Union Budget 2024

From urea glut to cash in hand: Can fertiliser subsidy go direct?

Fertiliser subsidy burden eases due to global prices, but concerns about farmer burden and organic shift remain. #fertiliser #subsidy #fertilisersubsidy Read more »
ageing, silver economy

Ageing spurs ‘silver economy’ boom; China, India lead the charge

As nations grey, smart devices and VR join meal delivery and nursing homes in catering to an elderly market. China is reorienting to make way for silver economy. #silvereconomy #ageing #China Read more »