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Health, education and beyond: Addressing critical issues facing adolescents

siasat.com  |  11-09-2024

Investing in adolescent health, education, and socio-economic support is vital for their holistic growth and national progress. A recent report emphasizes that such investments can significantly boost the economy and improve outcomes like m...

Inclusive Welfare Policies and Inter-State Migrant Workers in Kerala: An Insight for India

Muhammad Nihad  |  10-09-2024

Abstract: Internal migration within India is a historical process that contributes to the country's developmental aspect. However, government policies have often neglected the rights of unorganised interstate migrants, with insuffic...

Bridging policy, practice: Empowering social sector via micro funding, collaboration

siasat.com  |  31-08-2024

The Doing Good Index 2024 highlights India’s mixed regulatory environment for social impact, showing both opportunities and challenges. While CSR and the Social Stock Exchange offer potential, strict laws and administrative hurdles cr...

From Wayanad to Delhi: Need for stronger climate action

siasat.com  |  26-08-2024

India's exposure to natural disasters underscores the urgent need for improved climate change response and disaster management. Recent calamities, such as the Wayanad landslides, Delhi floods, and Assam floods, reveal critical gaps in p...

Citizenship Amendment Act: Navigating Controversy, Legal Debates, and Societal Impacts in India

Surabhi Yadav, Diksha Arya  |  13-08-2024

Abstract The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has sparked significant controversy in India since its enactment in 2019. The law aims to provide expedited citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who en...

Regulatory Approaches to Balancing Privacy Rights and Technological Innovation: A Comparative Analysis

Sameera Fatima  |  09-08-2024

Abstract Balancing privacy rights and technological innovation poses global regulatory challenges in the era of rapid technological advancement. The article compares regulatory approaches across jurisdictions, focusing on India's tr...

Navigating Infrastructure Transformation: The Impact of the Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge

Jaya Shukla, Gitima Das, Mijo Luke  |  09-08-2024

Abstract: Dhubri is a hub for trade in the Assam region of India. Small, mechanised boats transport goods from South Garo Hills and Phulbari in Meghalaya to the Dhubri market. These boats are vital for trade between Assam and Meghalaya a...

India's Path to Climate Resilience and Sustainability: Challenges, Policies, and Opportunities

Maria Mabood  |  02-08-2024

ABSTRACT India's Path to Climate Resilience and Sustainability: Challenges, Policies, and Opportunities explores climate change impacts in India, highlighting the need for resilience and sustainability. It discusses causes, regional ...

Breaking down Union budget 2024–25: Allocations and implications

siasat.com  |  29-07-2024

The 2024–25 Union Budget prioritizes employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class, with significant capital expenditure and a projected fiscal deficit reduction. Key initiatives include three Employment Linked Incentive schemes a...

Digital Health Priorities in the Indian budget

siasat.com  |  29-07-2024

The 2024–25 Union Budget allocates Rs. 87,656.90 crores to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. This budget emphasizes digital health advancements, with significant funding for th...