Originally published in the Hindu BusinessLine In May, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs convened a two-day brainstorming session to review the status of urban planning and governance across India. Recognising that urban development is primarily a state responsibility, it becomes essential to study state-specific issues for nuanced policy deliberations. Thus, we turn our […]
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Punjab’s groundwater situation is critically distressed, with severe overexploitation threatening the region’s long-term water security. Over 78% of wells in Punjab are considered overexploited, with groundwater extraction alarmingly high at 163.76% in 2023, the highest among all Indian states. Read our latest #PANJPrimer highlighting groundwater distress and governance in Punjab. Download the primer here.
Read More »Energy, groundwater, and agriculture are intricately linked, each influencing the other in significant ways. This interdependence is crucial for sustainable development, resource management, and food security. A reliable and efficient energy source can optimize groundwater usage, but the provision of highly subsidized or nearly free electricity for agriculture has long been a key concern in […]
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We are out with our second #PANJPrimer! In this issue, we discuss the state of affairs of innovation policy in Punjab, highlight key initiatives, and show how the state fares against other states. Download the primer here.
Read More »“Punjab, as an agricultural region, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s food security, primarily through its dominant rice-wheat cropping system. Covering over 80% of its cultivated land, this intensive farming practice has contributed 21% of India’s rice and 31% of its wheat production during 2021-22, despite occupying a mere 1.5% of the country’s geographical […]
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A Tuition Market: An Alarm Bell One of the markets in Ludhiana, the largest city of Punjab, has a strangely funny name: Tuition market. A significant proportion of the “market” is filled with coaching centres – training students mostly in IELTS, in addition to competitive exams such as JEE and NEET. Another similar site in […]
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Originally published in the Bar and Bench “Proposals for structural reforms within state/administrative institutions have disproportionately prioritised the executive and legislative branches, neglecting the imperative for commensurate attention to judicial administration. It is opportune to redress this imbalance by advocating for similar efficiency reforms within the judicial domain, especially digital.” Resisting the allure of ‘isomorphic […]
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We are thrilled to release our ‘Primer of Punjab’s Budget 2024’. PANJ Foundation’s researchers analyse the state budget in comparison with previous years, the state’s fiscal health, and other states. Read to engage with visual insights on the financial landscape of Punjab and discover the hits and misses of AAP government’s third budget! Download the primer here.
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Originally published in Moneycontrol Despite a vision document spelling out the precarious situation of the present and enlisting the steps needed to become a Developed Punjab by 2047, Budget 2023-24 failed to stick to the path of fiscal consolidation, and instead cut back on much needed expenditure needed to sustain human capital, industry and infrastructure […]
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