Why Does Malnutrition Persist in India? The Problem Is Bigger Than Food
Despite decades of nutrition programmes, malnutrition remains a major challenge in India. Discover the structural, social, and policy factors driving the crisis.
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When Rain Becomes a Disaster: Why Delhi Still Struggles with Waterlogging Every Monsoon
Delhi’s annual monsoon flooding is no longer just a consequence of heavy rainfall. Poor drainage infrastructure, rapid urbanisation, and increasing impervious surfaces have made the capital highly vulnerable to urban flooding. This article examines why Delhi floods every year, its public health and economic impacts, and the sustainable solutions that can build a flood-resilient city.
The First 1,000 Days: Why This Window Determines a Child’s Future
The first 1,000 days, from conception to age two, are the most critical period for a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Learn how nutrition, maternal health, breastfeeding, and early care influence lifelong outcomes, and explore India’s progress in reducing child malnutrition through national nutrition initiatives.
Rs 62,500 Crore for mobile manufacturing: India’s next bet is to move beyond assembly
July 15, 2024 – The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) at a budget outlay of Rs 62,500 crore in India. This move will eventually replace the existing 5-year PLI scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing (PLI-LSEM) by March 31, 2026. The MPMS, to be implemented from FY2026-27 to FY2030-31, provides…
94,000 Crore for West Bengal: A Frozen Rural Welfare Pipeline Reopens
The Centre has announced over ₹94,000 crore in rural development commitments for West Bengal, reopening funding for employment, housing, infrastructure, and agriculture after years of political and financial deadlock. The success of the package will depend on timely implementation and sustained fund flow.
UN’s Methane Roadmap Sets a 2030 Deadline. India, the World’s Third-Largest Emitter, Isn’t Signed On
The UN’s methane roadmap sets ambitious 2030 targets, but India’s absence from the Global Methane Pledge reflects the challenge of balancing climate action with food security.
Below Replacement: India’s and the World’s Declining Fertility – Insights from a 73-Nation UN Survey
India’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, reflecting a global demographic shift. A new UNFPA survey across 73 countries shows that financial insecurity, housing costs, and gender inequality—not changing family aspirations—are driving declining birth rates.
India’s NFHS-6: Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Show Steady Improvement Signalling Social Progress
The recently released National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6, 2023-24) by the Union Health Ministry details concrete gains across the country in significant public health and social indicators. Conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, the survey of approximately 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts provides district-level estimations on population, health, nutrition, and…
Strengthening India’s Food Safety Ecosystem: Lessons from Recent Outbreaks
India’s food safety situation is at a crossroads. This regulatory architecture has been constructed over almost two decades and is supported by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), but is that it is being enforced on par with the scale and complexity of India’s food system, or are there a slew of…
Redefining Rural Water Security: Transforming Village Water Committees into Professional ‘Water Utilities’
The Government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission has executed one of the largest rural infrastructure deployments in global history, laying down an extensive network of pipelines and tap connections across the countryside. However, as the mission transitions from asset creation to long-term sustainability, the focus must pivot to a much more critical phase: ensuring the…