The government should use education cess corpus to create urban learning clusters to ensure online access to deprived classes. Read more »
There is an urgent need to issue criteria for identification of strategic sectors and to expand the screening to all countries. Read more »
The fall in air and water pollution due to the lockdown is a temporary phenomenon and should not prompt the world to lower the guard in the fight against climate change. Read more »
Ensuring food security must be the top-most priority of the government during pandemics and other disasters. Read more »
Banks will see their businesses and profits shrink, but quick recovery possible with some help from RBI, government. Read more »
The Kerala government managed to create a popular movement with the help of healthcare workers, elected representatives and law enforcement agencies. Read more »
The Narendra Modi government has a tendency to go against the basic principles of decentralisation and democracy. Read more »
Without a steady flow of funds and farm labour, agriculture sector could post negative growth this financial year. Read more »
John Samuel lists political, economic and social consequence of the covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
One of the reasons for the fast spread of the virus in Europe and America is the relatively weak public healthcare system. Read more »