Decoding the 2024-2025 Union Budget
The inaugural budget of the BJP-led NDA government’s third term revealed a flurry of measures aimed at fixing the woes of unemployed youth, small businesses, and the middle class, and sought to strengthen the ruling NDA coalition’s bonds with support for multiple investment projects in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A Thriller Verdict of the Indian Electorate
The 2024 General Elections are over, and the electorate’s potency is seen to have had a big influence in deciding the outcome of the Polls. There was election drama and fervent campaigning at a higher pitch; however, the final results came as a curved ball and bore no resemblance to exit polls’ predictions.
Battle of Freebies: Analysing the Freebie Tactics in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
The Political parties have released their election manifestos and the nation is amidst electing members for the 18th Lok Sabha, let's delve deeper into the analysis of freebies in the manifestos of the political parties.
An Analysis of Financial Frameworks Underpinning the Political Digital Outreach
In the age of digital dominance, political parties worldwide are increasingly turning to online platforms to spread their messages and sway public opinion. India, with its vast electorate and diverse political landscape, is no exception.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023
In the upcoming Chhattisgarh elections, the stage is set for a high-stakes duel between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. Following the Congress's break in the BJP's winning streak in 2018, the state is poised for another political showdown.
Flexi Staffing: A New Chapter in India's Employment Story
In an economic scenario that is fast transitioning from traditional businesses and occupations to modernised and digitalised ventures and job opportunities, the nature of the interactions between employers and employees has witnessed a landmark shift.
Sub-Par Wage Hike, Declining Allocation: Double Whammy for MGNREGS
According to a study conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the University of Maryland, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) helped reduce the incidence of poverty...
India has potential to Lead in Green Hydrogen Production
Earlier this month, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant announced that India was aiming to bring down the cost of producing green hydrogen — an environmentally-friendly produced fuel — to USD 1 per kilogram by 2030.
Decoding the Delhi Mayoral Polls Saga
Last week, Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Shelly Oberoi was elected as the new mayor of Delhi securing 150 votes out of 266, after a slew of failed attempts to elect the mayor of the city, which conducted its municipal elections in December 2022.
Elections In Northeast: First Pit Stop Before 2024
In the first set of elections in 2023, the Northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya will be going to polls in the months of February and March. Tripura voted yesterday and Nagaland and Meghayala are due to vote on 27th February.
Is India Inc investing enough in research and development?
The recently announced Union Budget 2023–24 has outlined an ambitious vision for India’s future: an economy driven by technology and knowledge. This vision has been driven by the fact that a country’s economic growth is linked directly to its investment in research and development (R&D).
India 2022: Politics & Economics
As 2022 comes to a close, a reflection on the year gone by reveals developments that left a significant impact on the landscape of India. Politics in India changed on a momentous scale through the year, from the emergence of another national party to the result of seven assembly elections and the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra.
COVID-19 at the Centre Stage Again
China is currently experiencing a huge surge in the number of COVID-19 cases being reported in the country, with estimates suggesting that over 18 per cent of the country’s total population has been affected by the virus in the first 20 days of December.
E-Rupee: Costs and Benefits of Replacing Cryptos
On 12th December 2022, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot in the retail segment has underlying technology backed ...
India Needs to Improve its Wastewater Treatment Capacity Fast
In 2023, India is set to overtake China as the most populous country in the world. One of the major challenges of rapid population growth and urbanisation is the pressure this puts on scarce resources such as water.
India’s Population Growth: Achievement or Cause for Concern?
On 15th November 2022, the world population reached eight billion, which was termed “a milestone in human development” by the United Nations. “The growth of our population is a testament to humanity’s achievements, including reductions in poverty and gender inequality, advancements in health care ...
2022 DPDP DRAFT Bill: Protecting Personal DIGITAL Data?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently released the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2022 by inviting public comments and consultations on the provisions of the updated bill.
What Does the G20 2022 Summit Mean for India?
The 17th annual G20 summit is all set to be held in Bali, Indonesia on November 15th and 16th. It will be the pinnacle of the G20 process and intense work carried out within the Ministerial Meetings, Working Groups, and Engagement Groups throughout the year.
India Ranks Eighth on the Climate Change Performance Index
India improved its performance on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023, climbing up two spots to secure the eighth position out of the 63 countries in the index. This comes days after the country announced its roadmap to net zero emissions ...
Gujarat Polls: Countdown Begins
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced last week that elections for the 182 seats of the Gujarat state assembly will be held in two phases on December 1 and 5. Over 4.9 crore eligible voters in the state will line up to determine the fate of the state which has been the home turf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for over two decades.
India’s Coal Story so far
Even as India moves towards a cleaner economy with non-fossil fuels, or renewable sources of energy becoming more widely used, coal remains the mainstay of India’s energy needs. It accounts for 50.3 per cent of the country’s energy needs and is the most abundant fossil fuel in India.
UP Rains impact: Loss of life, infrastructure and crops
The state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been struggling with torrential downpour in the last two weeks, after a drought-like period in July and August. As per data by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the state has recorded 513 per cent more rainfall than normal.
Telecom Generations: Revolutionising India
Telecommunications form the backbone of any modern economy. As countries across the world have come closer with the opening up of trade relations and movement of goods and services, the internet and connectivity through telecommunications ...
PM Garib Kalyan Yojana: A Seventh Extension Unlikely?
Meant to provide support to the most vulnerable sections of society during the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) has come to witness several extensions over the last two years.
Pakistan Flood ring Alarm Bells: Will we listen?
Since the outbreak of unprecedented catastrophic floods in Pakistan in June this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 1,325 people have lost their lives, while an estimated 12,700 people have been injured.
Rethinking India’s Energy Basket
An ever-expanding Indian economy, continuously pushing for industrialisation and urbanisation, is witnessing a heightened demand for energy each passing year. Between 2000 and 2022, India alone accounted for more than 10 per cent of the increase in global energy demand.
Shiv sena’s political imbroglio
On 21 June 2022, Maharashtra Urban Affairs minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde launched a rebellion against Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray. Shinde, along with 11 other Sena lawmakers, left for Surat in the neighbouring Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Gujarat.
Indian Presidential Elections 2022
17 major opposition parties held a second meeting yesterday in New Delhi to discuss their candidates for the 2022 Presidential polls that are scheduled to be held on 18th July. The meeting was hosted by West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee.
Will the SC Ruling Bring Transparency to ECI Appointments?
The SC ruling aims to introduce an element of independence in the appointment of the CEC and giving an important role to the Leader of the Opposition in appointing the ECI, but previous experience have showcased that the Opposition’s objections in such committees are often overruled by the government.
Tripura 2023: From BJP’s Rise in 2018 to CPM-INC Alliance
The election results, due on 2nd March 2023 will be an interesting development for all major parties in the fray but most importantly for the BJP, in Tripura and beyond, setting the stage for the party’s expansion in the northeast region.
Privatisation of Public Sector Banks in India: 2014 to Now
In the last few years, the Government of India has taken several measures to change the face of banking in India. Foremost amongst these measures is privatisation of public sector banks through steps such as setting up DIPAM, IBC and merger of small banks.
Privatisation of Public Sector Banks in India: 1947 to 1990
In a July 2022 Policy Paper ‘Privatisation of Public Sector Banks in India: Why, How and How Far?’, former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) Director General Poonam Gupta ...
Rajya Sabha Elections: Power Play
There has been an ongoing muted tussle between National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies in Bihar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) over the nomination of a candidate for one of the five Rajya Sabha seats due to go to polls on 10th June.
Decoding Long-Term Impact of Freebies on State Finances
Parties offering freebies targeting various sections of society in the run-up to the 2022 Assembly elections was the trend this time. In Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party, which emerged as the second-largest party in the elections ...
AAP, BJP Launch Poll Campaign in Himachal Pradesh: Will Grand Old Party be Left Behind?
“You have given 30 years to Congress and 17 years to BJP to rule the state, all they did was loot Himachal. Just give me five years. If you are not satisfied, you can change us,” proclaimed New Delhi Chief Minister ...
All Eyes on December Polls in Gujarat
24 hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained power in four out of the five states it contested in the first round of assembly elections in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set out on another election campaign trail ...
Indian Economy Snapshot: Should We Worry?
In the past few weeks, newspaper headlines have caused worry and uncertainty over the future of the domestic economy. The Indian economy, which is still reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been riddled with many issues in the past few months.
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister’s Report: The State of Inequality in India
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) report on the state of inequality in India suggests the government to come out with a guaranteed employment scheme for urban unemployed ...
3/3 Decoding BJP’s Win Across Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa
In the recently concluded 2022 Assembly elections, amidst the high pitched battle for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, elections were held in three other states as well. These were Uttarakhand, formerly part of Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, marred by ethnic conflicts ...
Decoding Results of Punjab & UP Elections
The 2022 Assembly elections in the states of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were both historic. For the first time in UP, an incumbent Chief Minister was re-elected after serving a full five-year term. In Punjab, where the Indian National Congress (INC) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ...
IPCC Report On Impacts: More Than A Warning
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the second instalment of its Sixth Assessment Report last week, leading to a widespread response from governments, international organisations, and environmental protection agencies.
Manipur Elections: One Week Till Ballots Cast
With one week left for the first phase of Assembly polls in Manipur, all parties have amped up their campaigning in order to woo voters in the northeastern state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the state in 2017, after successfully forging a post-poll alliance with various regional parties.
BJP’s Fifteen-Year Rule: Time for Change in Delhi’s Civic Bodies?
BJP’s more than two decade long control of the civic bodies has generated a strong anti-incumbency against it as the party’s local governments face severe criticism for corruption in the bodies, mismanagement of resources and poor delivery of services.
What is India Digital Ecosystem Architecture or InDEA 2.0?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology published, on 25 January 2022, a consultation draft for the India Digital Ecosystem Architecture (InDEA) 2.0. framework, a revamped version of the previously launched India Enterprise Architecture (IndEA).
Breaking Down the Union Budget 2022–23
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India’s Union Budget last week, terming it growth-oriented and pro-development. All eyes were fixated on the budget as citizens were looking for respite as the country continues to struggle ...
Two Weeks To Elections In Uttarakhand
In two weeks, Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in Uttarakhand to elect 70 members to the state’s legislative assembly. Through 2021, the internal politics of the state garnered national attention as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had two Chief Ministers resign in the state.
AAP’s Chief Ministerial Candidates for 2022
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a few years ago, declared its mission to expand beyond its footprints in the national capital. In January 2021, the party announced it will contest in all six state elections scheduled for 2022, which are Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh ...
How Prepared is India for the Third Wave of Covid-19?
As of 3 January 2022, India has recorded 1,892 cases of the “very high risk” Omicron variant amongst a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. The second wave of the pandemic ravaged the health system as daily caseloads topped at around 4,00,000 in April and May 2021.
Wooing Women Voters In Uttar Pradesh
The participation of women as voters in Uttar Pradesh has increased from 44.2% in 1991 to about 63% in 2017, which shows the rise of political decision making for women as well as their importance as a vote bank in the politics of the state.
Will 2022 be the Year of National Expansion for the TMC?
In 2021, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC or TMC) swept the West Bengal Assembly elections, held during the peak of the second wave of COVID-19. The Mamata Banerjee-led party continued its domination in the state for the third consecutive election ...
The Indian Economy in 2021: Year in Review
At the beginning of 2021, as the Indian economy had just begun to recover from the devastating impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, towards the end of March, the second wave of infections took over the country, prompting localised lockdowns across the country.
Road to 2022 Elections: Game, Set, Alliance
With one month left in 2021, parties across the country are stitching final pre-poll alliances for the 2022 Assembly elections. Captain Amarinder Singh’s announcement to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the repeal of the farm laws ...
Winter Session of the Parliament: Everything You Need To Know
According to experts, 17 of the 29 bills tabled in the current session have not gone through a meaningful consultation mechanism with stakeholders. Due to a lack of proper consensus building, the government might face a similar backlash ...
How COVID-19 has affected Mid Day Meals in India’s schools
A study published in June 2021 in Nature Communications, a scientific journal published by Nature Research, highlights the intergenerational benefits of mid-day meal schemes in improving the health standards of children in India.
Where are the Naga peace talks headed after the recent ceasefire?
On 8th September 2021, the Centre signed a ceasefire agreement with the Niki Sumi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland Khaplang (K), one of the many factions of the larger Naga representative body, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).
Will the Akali Dal- BSP alliance sweep the Punjab elections?
With the 2022 Assembly Elections less than six months away, politics in the state of Punjab is already in turmoil. The Indian National Congress (INC) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have retained their space as the two main contenders in the state.
Parliament Monsoon Session 2021: Everything You Need To Know
The Monsoon Session of Parliament started on 19 July 2021, and will likely run for 19 business days until 13 August 2021. Over 400 Members of Parliament (MPs) and 200 staff have received the Covid-19 vaccinations before the start of the session.
Delhi Master Plan 2041: Future Roadmap Challenges
Urban planning and development are vital for the future of a city’s growing population. Unless the city’s development stays ahead of this process, it can result in great difficulties managing the ever-increasing demand for resources and infrastructure in the long run.
What Does the Congress Infighting in Punjab Mean for State Elections?
The infighting in the Indian National Congress (INC) in Punjab has made news over the last few months. The news took precedence in April after the Punjab and Haryana High Courts quashed the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) report ...
Indian Households Crumbling Under Retail Inflation
Managing inflation has been a herculean task globally during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Global value chains are more connected than ever, and the change in prices of goods and services in one country has an impact in several parts of the world.
COVID 19 Poll: Fear of Coronavirus amongst Indians rises as daily cases reach a record high
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter daily tracking poll conducted from March 22nd 2020 to April 14th 2021 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
Polstrat Opinion Poll 2021: Voices from West Bengal
The Polstrat West Bengal Opinion Poll was conducted from March 12th to 15th with a sample size of 10,000. The survey was conducted using Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) interactive computer system where respondents can carry out interviews on the phone.
Budget 2021 in Focus: What does it mean?
As the Indian economy continues to struggle against the crippling financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s first full-time Finance Minister announced the Union Budget 2021. For the first time, the voluminous Union Budget documents were not printed and the budget was announced in a paperless format.
Indian Politics’ Pandora’s Box: Uttar Pradesh 2022
While in the throes of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in September last year, political parties in India shifted their focus to the Assembly by-polls being conducted in Uttar Pradesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully won six out the seven Assembly seats in the by-polls.
The Road Not Taken: Rajnikanth’s Tryst with Politics
As the Tamil Nadu legislative elections are getting closer, discussions over the political dynamics within the state have been on the rise. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s influence has been growing steadily throughout the country.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Questions on Everyone’s Mind
As of December 2020, worldwide around 57 vaccine trials are underway, with 17 trials in Phase 2 or 3. No vaccine trial has so far successfully completed a Phase 3 trial, although, several vaccines in Phase 3 have been approved for emergency use in various countries.
The Cost of ‘Free’ Water
In the last few weeks, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections have been covered extensively in the news. In the run-up to the elections, various parties revealed their manifestos in order to attract voters. Free water supply was a common promise in the manifestos of all the parties.
‘The Paswan Factor’: Can Chirag Shoulder the “Weatherman’s” Legacy?
The first phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly Elections was conducted on Oct 28 while the country continued to battle with the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Undoubtedly, this is going to be a very crucial election for many reasons.
Caste, Crime and Alliances: History of the Bihar Elections from 1990–2020
As the number of total Coronavirus cases in India has surged past 50 lakh, making it the second-worst affected country in the world, the Election Commission team has returned from initial inspections in Bihar, and are likely to announce the dates of the state election any day.
COVID19 Poll: What steps are Indians taking to improve their mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic?
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter Corona Tracker Mental Health survey waves 1–3 carried out in June 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID19 Poll: Finances and job security cited as the most common cause of stress by Indians during the Coronavirus lockdown
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter Corona Tracker Mental Health survey waves 1–3 carried out in June 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID 19 Poll: Rise in number of Indians who think the threat of the Coronavirus is being exaggerated as the economy opens up
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter daily tracking poll conducted from March 22nd 2020 to June 20th 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID 19 Poll: Percentage of Indians who disagree with the government’s handling of the Coronavirus crisis has been rising as the economy opens up
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter daily tracking poll conducted from March 22nd 2020 to June 17th 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID 19 Poll: Throughout the lockdown, 13% of Indians only had rations for a few days
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter daily tracking poll conducted from March 22nd 2020 to June 17th 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID-19 Poll: 39% of Indians who had domestic help in the past will cut down on it in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter COVID 19 survey Wave 4 carried out in June 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID-19 Poll: 25.2% of Indians think life will come back to normal once the Coronavirus lockdown is lifted
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter COVID 19 survey Wave 4 carried out in June 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID-19 Poll: 22.2% of Indians still report being out of work despite opening up of economy during #Unlock1
All survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter COVID 19 survey Wave 3 and 4 carried out in May and June 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID 19 Poll: Fear of Coronavirus in Indians rises as lockdown relaxations are introduced
Current survey findings and projections are based on the Team CVoter daily tracking poll conducted from March 22nd 2020 to June 5th 2020 among 18+ adults statewide, including every major demographic.
COVID-19 Poll: 33.8% of Indians report loss of trust in private sector banks and indicate they will move their savings and money to public sector banks
From Polstrat, a non-partisan political consultancy which aims to shift the narrative of political discourse in the country from a problem-centric to a solutions-oriented approach.
COVID-19 Poll: About 20% of Indians had difficulty in getting general medical care and food during the Coronavirus lockdown
The Team CVoter Corona Tracker Economy Battery (Wave 3) survey conducted from 18th to 23rd May 2020 asked respondents about their view of the effect of the Coronavirus crisis and lockdown on their economic condition.
COVID-19 Poll: 67.5% of Indians expressed worry about not being able to afford testing or treatment for Coronavirus
The Team CVoter Corona Tracker Economy Battery (Wave 3) survey conducted from 18th to 23rd May 2020 asked respondents about their view of the effect of the Coronavirus crisis and lockdown on their economic condition.
COVID-19 Poll: Only 35.5% of Indians think the Coronavirus aid and relief provided by the government is completely sufficient
The Team CVoter Corona Tracker Economy Battery (Wave 3) survey conducted in May 2020 asked respondents about their view of the effect of the Coronavirus crisis and lockdown on their economic condition.
COVID-19 Poll: Indians more hopeful about the recovery of their personal financial condition than the economy due to the Coronavirus crisis
The Team CVoter Corona Tracker (Wave 2) survey conducted in May 2020 asked respondents about their view of the effect of the Coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19 Poll: 69.5% of Indians express concern about losing jobs because of the Coronavirus outbreak
From Polstrat, a non-partisan political consultancy which aims to shift the narrative of political discourse in the country from a problem-centric to a solutions-oriented approach.
Personal Wellbeing Index: Indians report improved satisfaction with their future security amidst the Coronavirus Crisis
From Polstrat, a non-partisan political consultancy which aims to shift the narrative of political discourse in the country from a problem-centric to a solutions-oriented approach.
Personal Wellbeing Index: Indians report improved satisfaction with their spirituality and religion
From Polstrat, a non-partisan political consultancy which aims to shift the narrative of political discourse in the country from a problem-centric to a solutions-oriented approach.
Personal Wellbeing Index: Indians report improved personal relationships and sense of community amidst the Coronavirus lockdown
Team CVoter conducted a series of surveys in December 2019, April 2020 and May 2020 to find out the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI) of Indians across the country.
Personal Wellbeing Index: How have satisfaction levels changed during the Coronavirus lockdown in India?
From Polstrat, a non-partisan political consultancy which aims to shift the narrative of political discourse in the country from a problem-centric to a solutions-oriented approach.
COVID 19 Poll: Mapping Symptoms in the #CoronaTracker
Breaking down Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) symptoms reported using the daily tracker Apart from using the daily #CoronaTracker to capture the public perception of the Coronavirus, the Team C-Voter poll also asks respondents to report any ILI (Influenza Like Illness) symptoms they are suffering from.
COVID 19 Poll: Do Indians think the threat from the Coronavirus is exaggerated?
In today’s infographic we breakdown whether Indians think the threat from the Coronavirus is exaggerated and how the public perception of the threat from the virus has changed over the past 6 weeks.
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