Covid-19: How tech can ensure equity in education
Published on: 7th Jul, 2020
Blended online learning can remove barriers, and take education to girls, marginalised groups and remote areas
Data and the Road to Recovery from Coronavirus Pandemic
Published on: 30th Jun, 2020
A coordinated approach is required to ensure we don’t end up data rich, information poor.
A Robust Monitoring & Evaluation System Can Prove Effective During Pandemics
Published on: 13th Jun, 2020
Having a robust M&E system in place can assist in the recovery as it can ensure that the money is spent wisely through an effective and efficient tracking of the expenditure.
Covid-19: Opportunity to equalize India’s EdTech story
Published on: 21st May, 2020
Author: Swarnima Bhattacharya and Shivangi Saxena
Covid-19 prompted schools and colleges around the world to close down. By the end of March 2020, over 180 countries had closed down schools, affecting over 1.5 billion ( 87.4%) learners.
A mental health crisis is brewing. Here's how governments can prepare
Published on: 9th Jun, 2020
Author: Shivangi Saxena and Swarnima Bhattacharya
COVID-19 has exacerbated an already grim mental health picture around the world. As such, governments must build mental health into their policy responses to the pandemic.
Why India needs to finance its maritime sector to emerge as a world leader
Published on: 5th Jun, 2020
Author: PARAS PAREKH AND GUNJAN SAINI
For the last 5,000 years, shipping has been at the forefront of the world economy, transporting goods and people across the seven continents.
Helping Indian civil aviation take flight once again
Published on: 22nd May, 2020
Author: Tanvi Bramhe and Veenu Singh
Air travel, democratised in the contemporary world by technology, has created new opportunities for billions of people. In the wake of COVID 19
Covid-19: An Awakening!
Published on: 22nd May, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to heel the most powerful nations in the world and ground life to a standstill. India too is currently in Lockdown 4.0 and struggling to combat the spread of the virus.
Battling Emotions During Covid-19
Published on: 22nd May, 2020
The National Commission of Women has reported a rise in domestic and gender-based violence since the imposition of the countrywide lockdown. Financial hardship, risk of unemployment, worry of pay-cuts and the fear of contracting the disease are all affecting our collective mental well-being.
The concept of ‘nudge’ can lead to social and economic change in India
Published on: 9th May, 2020
Author: Sanyukta Samaddar, Sumitra K and Anand Trivedi
Driving responsible individual behaviour to achieve collective well-being through public policy is not new to governments.