In a webinar on Microfinance and Informal Financing, experts from the financial and development sectors observed that since formal financial institutions do not extend help to the needy poor, unemployed people and struggling enterprises, there is an urgent need to encourage informal financing by integrating it into a liberal formal system.
On 27 January, the world will be observing, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an opportunity to reassert a nation’s commitment to human rights and the time has come for India to take note of this day and commemorate the sacrifices of its intelligence officials that are not discussed in the public domain. The intelligence inputs provided by these unsung heroes are vital for the nation’s security and protection. Therefore, it is important for their sacrifices to be recognised and honoured.
“The factors that helped the farmers of Punjab and Haryana to reap the benefits of Green Revolution have become points of contention now,” observed Dr Siraj Hussain, Former Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Food Processing, Government of India.
With a population of more than22 crore, Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most populous state in India and a state where the Covid-19 pandemic was expected to have an adverse impact. Also, with the state bordering Delhi which saw the cases spiralling out of control despite having better healthcare infrastructure, it was seen as a challenge where it was highly unlikely that the state would emerge successful.
In a webinar organized by India Policy Foundation, the issue of “Flood Control or Flood Management” was discussed in detail and some pertinent observations were made by the experts.
In the recent times, we have also read about Chinese intrusion into Indian Territory. And as we know, 20 soldiers and officers again had to sacrifice their lives protecting Indian boundaries. While there is a lot of talk and emphasis on protecting our physical boundaries, there is not much discussion or even awareness regarding the digital space or the digital boundaries.
As we are well aware of, Indian economy is now dealing with a lot of challenges. Some challenges had appeared even before spread of Corona virus and due to lockdowns everywhere, new challenges have come up.
Webinar on Flood Management
Bhagwan Shri Ram and Indian Culture
Has India been a Victim of Obsession with Pacifism
Securing Digital Boundaries
India in Emerging Global Order
Bharat ka Bodh aur Bharat ki Soch
Webinar on Kashmir after 370 Removal
