Originally published on Babushahi.com Punjab is traditionally known for producing both, leading sportsmen and sports equipment. Sports like Kabaddi and Weightlifting originated in the “akhadas” of Punjab. From shuttlecocks and footballs to cricket bats, Jalandhar has developed as the epicenter of sports production in India. The recently concluded 2024 Olympics saw one of the highest […]
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We are out with our latest #PANJPrimer on state subsidies in Punjab. Take a look at how have subsidies progressed in the state over the past five years and what this means for Punjab’s coffers. Download the primer here.
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We are excited to bring out a new issue of PANJ Foundation’s monthly newsletter. In our first edition, you will read a latest piece from our desk on future of sports in Punjab, a review on seminal research concerning Punjab, an interview with leading scholar on Punjab’s sports policy, and lastly quick recommendations on latest […]
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The 2023 Punjab agriculture policy draft aims to tackle the state’s deep-seated agrarian challenges, drawing insights from earlier drafts in 2013 and 2018. Key initiatives include introducing a Punjab-specific crop insurance policy, promoting organic farming, and instituting a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The policy emphasizes structural reforms such as digitising land […]
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Punjab’s agricultural crisis is a ticking time bomb that threatens the very foundations of the state’s economy and the well-being of its people. As water tables plummet and soil fertility declines, the once-thriving breadbasket of India — Punjab — is now on the brink of an environmental and humanitarian disaster. An examination of Punjab’s agricultural […]
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Punjab has made significant strides in e-governance, with a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing service delivery and digital infrastructure across various sectors. Overall, Punjab’s digital governance initiatives reflect a concerted effort to leverage technology for industrial growth and public service improvements, but further enhancements are needed to match the offerings of more digitally advanced states. […]
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Originally published in The Telegraph In a bid to accelerate the adoption of solar energy across residential and commercial uses nationally, the Government of India recently declared its intent to hire and train nearly one lakh individuals for the installation process. This is in line with the Government’s larger mission of encouraging adoption of solar […]
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Originally published in the Hindu BusinessLine In May, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs convened a two-day brainstorming session to review the status of urban planning and governance across India. Recognising that urban development is primarily a state responsibility, it becomes essential to study state-specific issues for nuanced policy deliberations. Thus, we turn our […]
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Punjab’s groundwater situation is critically distressed, with severe overexploitation threatening the region’s long-term water security. Over 78% of wells in Punjab are considered overexploited, with groundwater extraction alarmingly high at 163.76% in 2023, the highest among all Indian states. Read our latest #PANJPrimer highlighting groundwater distress and governance in Punjab. Download the primer here.
Read More »Energy, groundwater, and agriculture are intricately linked, each influencing the other in significant ways. This interdependence is crucial for sustainable development, resource management, and food security. A reliable and efficient energy source can optimize groundwater usage, but the provision of highly subsidized or nearly free electricity for agriculture has long been a key concern in […]
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