![Tamil Nadu economy and covid-19](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Tamil-Nadu-Secretariat.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Tamil Nadu economy is in a precarious position – just one wrong step by the new government can send the state finances flying off the cliff. Read more »
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Corporate governance in future will cater to a world which is seeking to fulfil emerging demand tailor made to the individual consumer. Read more »
![gender gap in education, literacy](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ESD-NEP2020.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the age-old practices in education, healthcare, and other essential services, resulting in a human development crisis. Read more »
![World Diabetes Day 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/india-coronavirus-covid-vaccine.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Covid-19 testing rates in India are quite low, test positivity rate is more than double the prescribed 5%, warranting some tough measures. Read more »
![inflation and interest rates](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ias-civil-service.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Good news on the indirect tax collection front was eclipsed by a 3.6% contraction in IIP, and 5.52% higher retail inflation. Read more »
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Indo-US trade volumes are way below potential. While engaging the US in a strategic partnership, India should focus on its developmental needs. Read more »
![RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/India-RBI-policy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
In a major departure, the RBI has committed its balance sheet to monetary policy in the April 2021 MPC meeting. Read more »
![ICDS scheme and sustainable development goals, SDGs](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SDG10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
While there is basic awareness among the mothers of ICDS scheme beneficiaries, they are not educated on some of the key elements of the programme. Read more »
![Climate change and pathogenic diseases](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/covid-vaccine-biden.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
India, the largest producer of vaccines in the world, exported 64 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, while administering only 61 million doses within the country. Read more »
![IMF, RBI](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/rbi-shaktikanta-das.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
RBI’s proposed Rs 1 trillion government securities acquisition programme will provide certainty to bond market participants, reduce term premiums. Read more »