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Universal Basic Income: The Debate
The emerging trend of poorly skilled workforce has exposed many a huge population to the risk of losing jobs. The idea of providing Universal Basic Income to all is doing rounds in discussions and del...
Towards a Hindukush-Himalaya Science Forum
Spread across eight countries, the Hindukush-Himalaya region supports a population of 234 million. Its increased vulnerability in the context of climate change calls for a forum to address the concern...
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan: A Critical Appraisal
The PMSYM has several novel features, distinguishing it from Atal Pension Yojana. The implicit rate of interest is much higher and a beneficiary is entitled to a pension amount of INR 3,000 per month.
If Gully Boy is true Dharavi must be a lie
Movies like Gully Boy, Slumdog Millionaire and Secret Superstar are fairy tales in the backdrop of a cruel real world. For youth in the lowest income category, movies such these showcase illusions of...
Mapping Malnutrition amongst Children in India
The recent Global Hunger Report 2018 has categorised India with ‘serious’ hunger levels. Among children, underfive malnutrition status is indeed poor when compared to global or even South East Asian S...
Paradox in the Plate: Obesity in India
Using the latest body mass index classifications for Asian Indians it is argued that obesity levels have been under reported. Coupled with the alarming threat that hunger poses to public health, house...
Poverty Estimation in India
Various methodologies were used to draw poverty lines in India. The expert groups constituted by the Planning Commission followed the calorie intake whereas the Saxena Committee constituted by the Min...