-TheWire.in It is important to look at the issue not just through the binary of whether one is for it or against it. The Delhi government’s decision to make public transport free for women has been hotly since it was announced on Monday, with many people taking a strong position on either side. I think it useful to view the many dimensions of the issue, instead of seeing it as a binary...
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Corruption, unemployment and inflation top concerns this election, shows survey -Hina Rohtaki
-The Indian Express The issue of corruption remained at the top, with 32.19 per cent favouring the agenda, followed by unemployment and inflation respectively. A survey by the Institute for Development and Communication found that corruption was the most talked about issue during Lok Sabha polls in 2014. ?People were asked about the issues which they think should be addressed by their elected representative. The issue of corruption remained at the top,...
More »A meaningful safety net for the poor -Kirit Parikh
-The Indian Express Government’s scheme to pay Rs 6,000 every year to poor rural households will increase their expenditure, reduce poverty by 10 to 20 per cent in many states. In the last week of February, the government launched a scheme to pay Rs 6,000 every year to poor rural households who own less than 2 hectares of land. The scheme will have an annual outlay of Rs 75,000 crore. The...
More »88 clinical trial volunteers died in 4 years due to direct side effects: Health ministry data -Sadaguru Pandit
-Hindustan Times With little transparency on how such deaths are investigated, and new rules relaxing how clinical trials are conducted in India, this data could be a poor estimate, said experts. Mumbai: At least 1,100 people who took part in clinical trials over the past four years have died, and 88 of these deaths were caused by direct side effects of the trials, the health ministry told the Rajya Sabha last week. But,...
More »Think differently about healthcare -Ravikumar Chockalingam
-The Hindu India’s public health system can no longer function within the shadows of its health services system In India, public health and health services have been synonymous. This integration has dwarfed the growth of a comprehensive public health system, which is critical to overcome some of the systemic challenges in healthcare. A stark increase in population growth, along with rising life expectancy, provides the burden of chronic diseases. Tackling this requires an...
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