Indian Banks, SFBs

Jan Dhan Yojana: A decade of democratising banking in India

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, or #PMJDY, has revolutionised financial access in India, by bridging the financial divide for the underserved. #inclusivebanking Read more »
Canada's Online News Act (ONA) facing flak from Big Tech.

Tackling Big Tech: Lessons from Canada’s Online News Act

Canada's Online News Act has sparked a global conversation on the dynamics between #media, #democracy, and #bigtech corporations. #ONA #bigtechregulation Read more »
India faces a brain drain crisis

Brain drain: India struggles to stem talent loss

India must analyse the causes and impact of brain drain and formulate strategies to retain the brightest minds in a competitive global market, Aamir Ahmad Teeli and Saima Nazir. #braindrain #education #unemployment Read more »
India's car exports

Can manufacturing propel India to a $35 trillion economy?

#Productivity growth in #manufacturing driven by #investment and #technology is key to achieving India’s ambitious #economicgrowth targets, writes Krishna Kumar Sinha. Read more »
UNDP human development report

UNDP human development report lauds India’s successes, flags inequalities

The UNDP human development report urges India to address inequalities through strategies such as focusing on poverty-stricken states, empowering marginalised communities, and installing social safety nets. Read more »
MSMEs lack access to formal credit. OCEN may be the answer to this problem.

OCEN: A digital breakthrough that can help MSMEs access credit

The Open Credit Enablement Network, or #OCEN, can enhance credit access for #MSMEs and unlock their potential. #creditaccess #creditgap #msmecredit Read more »
The Human Development Report 2023–2024 and India

Explained: India’s struggle to eradicate multi-dimensional poverty

India has achieved some success in reducing multi-dimensional poverty, but northern states need to make faster progress. #poverty #civilsociety Read more »
Urbanisation in India.

Success of urbanisation hinges on development-sustainability balance

India's rapid urbanisation has brought economic prosperity, but it has also strained infrastructure, polluted the environment, and widened the wealth gap. Read more »
inequality and poverty in india

How India battled poverty, inequality post Covid-19

The #Covid19 pandemic crisis led to an increase in #inequality and #poverty, but targeted #socialsupport schemes became India's lifeline during the crisis. #multidimensionalpoverty Read more »
India and Big 3 credit rating agencies

Green finance powers sustainable development in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh's commitment to green finance is bolstering the state’s environmental resilience and sustainable development. #climatechange #greenfinance #himachalpradesh Read more »