The provisional payroll data for February 2024 released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) show a positive trend in employment figures. An expansion in the organized labor market is reflected in the figures, which show a net rise of 1.548 million members for the month. The data also provide insight into the age and gender distribution of the recently enrolled members, pointing to positive trends in youth employment and more diversity in the workforce. Notably, the data shows that a significant 56.36% of all newcomers in February 2024 fall into the 18–25 age group. This implies that the majority…
Author: Staff Reporter
Pathbreaking, Historic, Transformational – the list of adjectives describing India’s G20 presidency is a long one. India’s G20 Legacy: Shaping a New World Order includes original perspectives and insights by practitioners, diplomats, and strategic experts that illuminate the multi-faceted legacy of India’s G20 presidency. Edited by Manish Chand, a leading foreign policy expert and author, India’s G20 Legacy: Shaping a New World Order is an invaluable reference for policy-makers, practitioners, scholars, students, and strategic experts. The book brings out vividly how visionary leadership and a pragmatic approach can rally the world around a transformational global agenda, paving the way for…
Since 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity has grown exponentially – and so has the formidable organizational machine of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These two factors will be key to delivering the BJP a likely third consecutive victory in the Indian general election, starting today. While much ink has been spilled on Modi’s populist leadership and personality cult, the same does not hold for the party organization that he and his close ally, Amit Shah, have developed over the past decade. Yet, this has been crucial to the party’s electoral success. How? As part of my research on…
To attract investors that want to diversify their investment portfolios away from China, India has set an ambitious goal of securing at least $100 billion in FDI annually. This aim has significantly exceeded the average annual foreign direct investment (FDI) of $70 billion over the five years prior to March 2023. Speaking in an interview, Rajesh Kumar Singh of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade expressed optimism that the target may be met in the next five years and that existing signs point to a good future, with this year’s FDI predicted to surpass $100 billion. India…
The BJP pledges to enhance infrastructure development along the borders with China, Pakistan, and Myanmar, stating, “We will introduce technological solutions on fenced portions to make fencing smarter.” The party commits to fully implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act and granting citizenship to all qualified individuals. Regarding the Uniform Civil Code, the BJP asserts, “Bringing Uniform Civil Code: Article 44 of the Constitution lists Uniform Civil Code as one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. The BJP believes that women will only get equal rights, and the BJP reiterates its stand to draw up a uniform civil code,…
In its manifesto for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pledged to persist in its support for renewable energy sources, energy storage, and electric mobility as part of its broader aim to secure energy independence for India by the year 2047. One of the prominent objectives outlined in the BJP’s manifesto is to transform India into a global manufacturing center for renewable energy. The party has committed to creating a Center of Excellence dedicated to clean energy technologies and aims to establish India as a global manufacturing hub for wind, solar, and green hydrogen technologies.…
A prominent Indian-American legislator has proposed a resolution in the House of Representatives denouncing Hinduphobia and other forms of hate crimes directed towards the Hindu community. The resolution, put forward by Congressman Shri Thanedar, highlights the challenges faced by Hindu Americans, including stereotypes, misinformation, bullying in educational institutions, and discrimination. The resolution celebrates the contributions of Hindus and Hinduism to the United States, declaring the country as welcoming to the diversity brought by Hindu Americans. It explicitly condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance. The document also emphasizes the need to make copies of the resolution available to the public…
