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Leveraging History in Policymaking: Insights, Challenges, and Innovations

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Policies do not exist in isolation. They are shaped and influenced by historical events and various social, economic, and political factors. History enables policymakers to gain insights into the origins and historical evolution of a problem. Through a careful study of history, policymakers can uncover the underlying causes and long-term patterns of a given issue. […]

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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act: A Timely Game-Changer

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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act: A Timely Game-Changer

As of 2022, researchers in India published roughly 278,000 papers, surpassing the UK for the first time and trailing only China (a million) and the United States (721,000). In addition, as per the research insights database SciVal, India’s research output increased by 54% between 2017 and 2022. This is more than double the global average

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Water Governance: Unlocking the Promise of Sustainable Development in Punjab

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water governance

Water, a fundamental resource for human survival and the cornerstone of sustainable development has emerged as a central challenge in modern times. In the context of India, a country that harbors a significant portion of the global population but only a fraction of the world’s freshwater resources, the importance of effective water governance cannot be

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Empowering India’s R&D Landscape Through the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill

Education, Governance /
Empowering India's R&D Landscape Through The National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill

In a pivotal move towards bolstering the nation’s research ecosystem, the Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to scientific progress by approving the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill in 2023. While the Centre and others see this as just what the doctor ordered, others are skeptical. Both governments and companies must continually innovate to stay

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Rethinking Development – The Mumbai Coastal Road 

Economy, Governance /
Rethinking Development

Mumbai, the city of seven islands has been plagued by reclamation plans and development schemes. Since its existence, it has been a ‘work in progress’. One such project is the construction of the coastal road. The Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) is an under construction 8-lane, 29.2 km expressway connecting the Princess Street Flyover in

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Need to Foster a Balanced Role of Think Tanks in Policymaking

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Role of think tanks

The rising role of think tanks in policy-making has sparked intense debates recently due to a new class of politicians seeking to incorporate experts representing specific ideologies or thought processes into the governance framework. They blame traditional politics and bureaucratic procedures for systemic issues and claim and explicitly acknowledge the research, development, and promotion of

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How to Transition to Evidence-based Policies?

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evidence based policy

Policymaking is a complex and demanding process. In our current system, political executives collaborate with bureaucracy and experts to formulate policies that align with their political ambitions and commitments. However, a significant challenge is that public policies often lack a solid foundation in evidence and data. Some policies are implemented on an ad-hoc basis, while

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The Importance of Institutional Checks and Balances on Government Beyond Elections

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Importance of checks and balances

“People shouldn’t be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.” ― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta Governments are expected to keep a check on society, ensure law and order is maintained, and maximise the welfare of its citizens. The constitution acts as a toolkit and provides the framework to implement these

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