DECODE_Issues_Unfolded

For feedback, comments, and discussion please message on the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decodewithcv/ EP 8 on the National Education policy 2020 delves into the provisions of the policy which could propel India towards a knowledge economy. 1) The critical importance of Pre-primary education in developing a knowledge economy. 2) How does NEP remove the rote learning from the system ? 3) Critical analysis of the digital push for education 4) Reforms in Higher Education and R&D The podcast is available on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/decode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iIQi2q Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VWlscS Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ABVvrI Castbox: https://castbox.fm/va/3013412 Radio public: https://radiopublic.com/decode-issues-unfolded-Gbb2qJ

For feedback, comments, and discussion please message on the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decodewithcv/ Please send in your suggestion mails to eia2020-moefcc@gov.in . (before August 11th 2020). Reference : 1) https://1drv.ms/b/s!AsyegmE3PL2caldLVmewY9qJd34 - color marked EIA draft 2020 2) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sYIWoWY3lYNHgJDN_63aC7sx_NwSmsbB/view?usp=sharing (download the file to get the color marked text) 3) https://sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/article/eia-2020-legitimises-environmental-damage - draft mail by experts. (Use this as a reference to draft in your own words) EP 7 on 'DRAFT EIA 2020' delves into the critical issues in the notification. 1) What are the problematic provisions in the draft? - Looks into 5 of them. 2) What are the real impediments to 'ease of doing business'? 3) How should the EIA be reformed? The podcast is available on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/decode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iIQi2q Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VWlscS Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ABVvrI Castbox: https://castbox.fm/va/3013412 Radio public: https://radiopublic.com/decode-issues-unfolded-Gbb2qJ Other references : 1) https://journal.rostrumlegal.com/the-environment-impact-assessment-mechanism-of-india-the-need-for-reform-and-the-shift-towards-the-essence-of-sustainable-development-by-bhagirath-ashiya/ 2) https://www.cseindia.org/understanding-eia-383 3) https://www.livemint.com/Politics/pId1kx1OoBBmjYYeDEsbTM/CAG-pulls-up-ministry-for-failing-to-ensure-environment-prot.html 4) https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2016/2562/2562_2016_0_1501_21582_Judgement_01-Apr-2020.pdf (with respect to Ex post facto clearance - Alembic Pharmaceuticals case) 5) https://cag.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Government_Report_39_of_2016_PA.pdf (CAG report on the environmental clearance system deficiencies)

Do not missout on the reference materials. For feedback, comments, and discussion please message on the Instagram/ Twitter id: https://www.instagram.com/decodewithcv/ Episode 6 on ' TO PRINT OR NOT TO PRINT' delves into the debate over direct deficit financing by RBI. 1) What is the deficit finance mechanism? 2) Why is the Govt contemplating on the direct monetization of debt by RBI? 3) Is the money from RBI really free money? 4) What are the concerns with regard to the process? Will, it led to hyperinflation? Where and how should the Govt. spend the money? The podcast is available on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/decode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iIQi2q Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VWlscS Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ABVvrI Castbox: https://castbox.fm/va/3013412 Radio public: https://radiopublic.com/decode-issues-unfolded-Gbb2qJ References : 1. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raghuram-rajan_monetization-neither-game-changer-nor-catastrophe-activity-6664154377692958721-ples (important) 2. https://www.spglobal.com/en/research-insights/articles/the-missing-piece-in-indias-economic-growth-story-robust-infrastructure 3. https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/covid-19-affect-on-indias-rating-it-is-not-clear-just-what-will-drive-a-sustained-recovery/1988918/lite/ 4. https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/the-covid-19-shock-learnings-from-the-past-addressing-the-present-i.html (important) 5. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/monetising-the-deficit-is-not-a-good-idea/article31567772.ece# 6. https://www.bloombergquint.com/opinion/past-fiscal-profligacy-should-not-stop-deficit-monetisation-now 7. https://www.cprindia.org/news/analysis-economics-paying-covid-19-stimulus-package 8. https://www.sbi.co.in/documents/13958/3312806/2007201124-Ecowrap_20200720.pdf/8e39aee1-fa33-d97f-f400-72c32aa8334d?t=1595224549468 (important)

For feedback, comments, and discussion please message on the Instagram/ Twitter id: https://www.instagram.com/decodewithcv/ Episode 5 on the privatisation of railways delves into analyzing the major reform in the transportation sector. 1) Busting misconceptions on this policy 2) Exploring the potential benefits arising from the privatization 3) Discussion on the criticism and concerns over the step - is privatization anti-poor?  4) Remedies and quick fixes for negative externalities from the reform Will privatization rejuvenate the railways or will it take the Indian railways the BSNL way? The podcast is available on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/decode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iIQi2q Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VWlscS Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ABVvrI Castbox: https://castbox.fm/va/3013412 Radio public: https://radiopublic.com/decode-issues-unfolded-Gbb2qJ References :  1) https://www.prsindia.org/policy/discussion-papers/state-indian-railways#:~:text=The%20share%20of%20Railways%20in,30%25%20in%202011%2D12. 2)http://sanhati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/RUPE_Debroy.pdf 3)https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/railway-privatisation-india-must-hasten-slowly/article29711689.ece

In this part 2 of episode 4, we delve into the consumption-led growth story of India from 2010 to 2018. This episode analyses two aspects of consumption-led growth. 1. How the consumption saw a steep increase from 2010 to 2018 becoming the sole engine of India's growth. 2. Why consumption faltered after 2018? The podcast is available on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/decode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iIQi2q Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VWlscS Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ABVvrI Castbox: https://castbox.fm/va/3013412 Radio public: https://radiopublic.com/decode-issues-unfolded-Gbb2qJ For feedback and comments please message on the Instagram/ Twitter id: https://www.instagram.com/decodewithcv/

Economic measures to address Covid crisis needs to first solve the pre covid structural issues. Part 1 of the episode 4 delves into two questions! 1) Has India's growth traditionally been Consumption oriented? - This is addressed by analysing previous high growth period of 2000-2010. 2) Why did Investments decline post 2010? - the episode discusses the global and local events which form the root causes for the decline. For feedback and comments message @decodewithcv on Instagram.

This episode details out 3 aggressive options that India should explore to counter Chinese aggression. 1) One China policy 2) Malacca Strait 3) Multilateral groupings. Thanks to Murugesh for collaborating on the content. Check out his podcast @ https://anchor.fm/thempspodcast

With the Corona virus and strategic overtures of China, the anti - China actions have taken the center stage. This episode looks at a more devious strategy of China to capture the global financial system. You will find answers to Why $ dollar is the dominant currency? How China is planning to counter $? What is the role of new digital yuan in Chinese strategy? And How can the world counter China?

This is a 360° take on the India - Nepal border issue. Here I have addressed 3 aspects: 1) The chronology of the issue 2) The link with a 200 yr old event and 3) Role played by Nepal's politics. Reference: 1) https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-and-nepals-kalapani-border-dispute-an-explainer-65354/. 2)https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2020/06/04/limpiyadhura-kalapani-lipulekh-dispute. 3)https://indianexpress.com/article/research/mapping-the-history-of-kalapani-dispute-between-india-and-nepal-6423687/. ------ send in your reviews to decodewithcv@gmail.com.