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The need to reassess urbanisation and housing in Punjab

Avishi Saini & Aryaman Setia     Punjab is experiencing a shift from an agrarian society to more of an urban-based society.  According to the 2011 census, about 37.49% of Punjab’s population (10.39 million people) lived in urban areas of a total...

A Punjabi Household and Its Bijli Pani Story

Dr Amanpreet Singh Gill & Sehaj Singh    When Greek philosopher Socrates tried to define justice, he asked the question in a gathering of Sophists. Justice is the interest of the stronger, said Thrasymachus . Yes, it is. If we look at the justification...

PANJ Primer | Industrial Landscape of Punjab

Read our latest #PANJPrimer on Punjab’s industrial landscape. This edition presents the current state of affairs of the total industries, employment, and top sectors in Punjab. The primer also presents Punjab’s status in comparison with other states. Download now....

Skill Development in Punjab: An Analysis of Policy and Performance

Inderpal Singh & Gaganjyot Kaur Narwal    For a long time now, unemployment and underemployment have remained two of the key issues in Punjab’s development question. The India Employment Report 2024 by the International Labour Organisation and the...

Policy Brief #1 | Land acquisition in Punjab

The first edition of our Policy Brief presents an economic and policy analysis of land acquisition in Punjab. Download now.  

How PPP model can propel Punjab’s economic growth

Sh Suresh Kumar (Former Chief Principal Secretary, Punjab) and Anmol Rattan Singh  This article was originally published in The Tribune.  Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have the potential to revolutionise infrastructure development and services delivery by...

PANJ Primer | Municipalities in Punjab

Read our latest #PANJPrimer on municipalities in Punjab. This primer talks about the existing setup, presents comparison of different states on performance and spend of municipalities, and urbanisation in Punjab. Download now.  

PANJ Primer | State subsidies | Punjab

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. Read to know more. Visit our website to read more research-based...

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