The development of power sector of a nation is closely linked to the overall economic growth of the nation. The importance of the power sector can therefore never be underestimated. India being a developing nation has even more to expect from this sector. Read more »
Challenges faced by coastal shipping in India
Coastal shipping is the term used for describing the movement of cargo by ships within a particular country. It has numerous advantages: it is cost-effective, environment friendly and more favored than alternative modes of cargo transport in developed countries. Despite its wide scope and popularity in other nations, India has sadly never realized coastal shipping’s true potential. Read more »
Can UN continue in its role as international peacekeeper?
The recognition of an international responsibility to protect civilians in times of crisis and the brutal reality of modern day conflict and has made peacekeeping more crucial and more important than it was before. Read more »
Components of liberalisation
Jain (2007) also lists the two major components of liberalization policies:
- Freedom to enter restricted/reserved areas of production: Liberalisation, particularly in the Indian context, gives the private sector freedom to enter several reserved areas of production. Many core industries such as power, iron and steel, air transport, defence equipments and ship building are those included in this category, which were opened up to the private sector. Read more »
Insurgency in North-East India
The North-East India is presently enduring relative instability. The acute signs of stability are imminent in the Central Government’s success in utilizing cross-border military co-operation for emphasizing pressure on the rebellious groups and ceasefires are in line with some of the largest insurgents in North-East India. Read more »


