All Things Policy

In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar, COO of Takshashila Institution, is in conversation with Bhumika Modh from The Association of People with Disability (APD, India). They talk about the recent developments in the accessibility space. Using the framework of society, markets & government - they dwell on what it takes to make accessibility a reality for PwDs in India.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

It is a season for one nation, one ‘fill in the blank’. The Government of India, on 25 November 2024, approved One Nation One Subscription — or ONOS for short — as a Central Sector Scheme. Lokendra sits down with Shambhavi — head of research at Takshashila, to unpack the ONOS and discuss its upsides and downsides.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

In this episode of All Things Policy, Vanshika Saraf discusses India’s regional connectivity efforts with Riya Sinha, who has extensively worked on the CSEP Sambandh Database. From the inspiration behind the project to the challenges faced in compiling and maintaining the database, the conversation explores how India has stepped up its integration efforts with the neighbourhood by intensifying infrastructure development and diplomatic initiatives.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

While it may feel strategic, could a political apology be a necessary feature of a healthy democracy? You've seen many a political leader take to a public apology whether it be to address historical injustices or government failures, but what's the value of a political apology anyway? And what are some of the features of a "good" political apology? Join Kripa Koshy and Shreya Ramakrishnan as they unpack a few examples of political apologies in the Indian and global context and tackle these broader questions in this episode of All Things Policy.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

Aditya R and Shambhavi Naik discuss the ongoing plans for updating the biological weapons convention, a key UN treaty that prevents the development and use of bioweapons.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

Join Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam in a thought-provoking conversation with Ms Ingvild Brodtkorb, guest speaker at the United Service Institution (USI) recent annual conference on UN Peacekeeping Missions. This engaging discussion explores how climate change is reshaping the challenges faced by modern peacekeeping operations. Key topics include strategies for adapting peacekeeping efforts, integrating climate resilience into mandates, and forging partnerships to strengthen conflict prevention. A must-listen for anyone interested in the nexus of climate action and global security.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

India and Bangladesh have had cordial relations in various geopolitical frontiers. While a successful Ganges water treaty came into existence in 1996, the Teesta River dispute remains unsolved today. but not so much when it comes to the transboundary river, Teesta. While there was a successful Ganges water treaty that came into existence in 1996, Teesta river dispute remains unsolved till today. In today's episode of All Things Policy, Yusuf Unjhawala sits with Dr Nithiyanandam and Swathi Kalyani to discuss this issue, its implications on the bilateral relations of India and Bangladesh and the importance of Geospatial technology in planning a solution for the same.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

After years of delays, India's ambitious Venus Orbiter Mission is set to launch in 2028. Space writer Jatan Mehta joins Ashwin Prasad and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the incredible challenges of mapping Venus' hellscape. He also provides a fascinating description of subsequent missions planned by the European Space Agency and NASA.

Check out Jatan's blogs:Indian Space Progress Moon Monday

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

In a follow-up to a previous discussion on the Starship, Ashwin and Swathi delve into the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), a cutting-edge rocket recently green-lit by India's Union Cabinet, analysing its potential to revolutionise the country's space program.

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.

Private players in India do not spend enough on Research and Development. India’s in-house industry R&D spending is a mere 36.4 per cent of India’s gross expenditure on R&D, compared to 77 per cent in China and 75 per cent in the US. This underinvestment limits India’s innovation capacity and, consequently, growth potential. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the key policy impediments that hinder technological upgrades and innovation for Indian firms. Additionally, they explore potential solutions to address these challenges.

Resources referred to in the episode -

https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/policy-tweakscan-push-private-sector-rd-3305698

https://the1991project.com/writing/papers/indias-climb-innovation-ladder-policy-enablers-and-impediments

https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w31308/w31308.pdf

All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.