In the eighth edition of our newsletter we present an opinion piece laying down measures for a climate conscious Punjab, review of seminal research on the Aspirational District Programme, and some reading recommendations. In this edition of the newsletter, we are privileged to interview Prof Lakhwinder Singh on the topic of ‘Human Capital and Innovation […]
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Anmol Rattan Singh and Dr Deepratan Singh The carbon credit, once a market abstraction introduced under Article 17 of the Kyoto Protocol’sClean Development Mechanism (CDM) (Article 12) in 1997, has now evolved into a potent globalinstrument for channeling investment into emissions mitigation. Broadly bifurcated intocompliance and voluntary mechanisms, carbon credit systems today serve as foundational […]
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Read our latest #PANJPrimer on the state of affairs of Punjab’s fiscal management. This edition presents an analysis of the state’s revenue, expenditure, and fiscal deficit and also compares each with other states.
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Shefali Saini Theories of international trade—from classical to modern—have consistently emphasised the benefits of trade in fostering economic growth. Among these, the Gravity Model of Trade posits that countries in closer geographic proximity are more likely to trade with one another. This is evident in India’s engagement with South Asian and Southeast Asian nations. Notably, […]
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Be a part of PANJ’s research study and witness a research idea come to life – from data collection to policy proposals. Apply now to be a part of PANJ Foundation’s summer internship cohort! Write to us at info@panj.org.in with your CV and cover letter.
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In the seventh edition of our newsletter we present an opinion piece which policy proposals for stubble burning in Punjab, review of seminal research on relation between firm size and corporate income taxes, and some reading recommendations. In a special addition to our newsletter this #MayDay, we share a data insight about an average Punjabi […]
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Durgesh Jha Conventional policy approaches are ineffective in tackling stubble-burning! A mix of regulations, bans, technology, and information often overlooks human behaviour, the problem’s core. Every winter, North Indian states are shrouded in smog, revealing a disconnect in our present strategies. We need to move beyond targeting structural or systemic factors in isolation and focus […]
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Read our latest #PANJPrimer on the state of affairs of Education in Punjab. This edition presents an analysis of the state’s literacy rates, learning outcomes, educational infrastructure, and also compares each with other states.
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Statecraft is a selection-based club established under the aegis of PANJ Foundation, committed to the cultivation of serious public leadership in Punjab. Statecraft offers a first-of-its-kind platform in Punjab: a discreet space for structured dialogue, rigorous reading, and long-term civic orientation. Punjab is at a pivotal moment—marked by economic stagnation, institutional weakening, and rising social […]
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We are excited to launch our flagship program — ‘Statecraft’ The program is designed to cultivate a vibrant community of young thinkers in Punjab, tackling the state’s critical gap in research and reflective dialogue. We believe that reading and research are the cornerstones of innovation, essential for uncovering solutions and bringing attention to urgent challenges. […]
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