Regulations and COVID-19 Response: Concerns in the Indian context
Are the Indian regulations and legislative frameworks equipped to combat the COVID-19 crisis? This article locates the responsive measures to COVID-19 in India in its two central legislations and analyses the gaps in regulations that renders the response to the pandemic non-democratic and inadequate. Alok Arunam proposes to drive a shift in the notion and understanding of security from a macro to a micro perspective, rooted in the security of individuals and communities
In conversation with Srikanth Viswanathan
In conversation with Paavi Kulshreshth, Commissioning Editor at ISPP Policy Review, Srikanth Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer of Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, talks about some of the biggest urbanisation challenges and opportunities that India is likely to witness in the years to come.
India and Covid-19: Economic Challenges, Impact and Policy
India’s fight against COVID-19 has been on for some time, yet, new ambiguities and uncertainties surface with the ever-evolving nature of the crisis. Sukanya Mukherjee in her article engages with the numerous challenges facing the Indian economy, the impact of the crisis and whether the policy responses have been robust.
In conversation with Amit Varma
In conversation with Sagarika Unnikrishnan, Public Relations Editor at ISPP Policy Review, Amit Varma, writer and the host of the popular podcast “The Seen and the Unseen”, asks eight questions to aspiring policymakers and shares his productivity hack. He also talks about his North Star, and why incentives are important to think about, amongst many other things in this hour-long session.
COVID -19 and War Terminology of World Leaders
War terminology carries with it important functions but also sets about the culturation of a dangerous environment with ominous precedents. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the usage of much the same type of militaristic language. This article explores the behaviours and systemic changes this can cultivate and result in.
Tackling COVID-19: The Need for Effective Capacity Utilisation of Health Professionals
With a doctor-patient ratio of 1:1248, and only 1.5 nurses available per thousand patients, India’s race to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic is a steep uphill battle. The urgency of the situation calls for an immediate planning for effective capacity utilization of health professionals. Rhythm Behl illustrates two methods that can help.
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