Editorial Analysis

Recent passage of the several bills and acts related to India’s maritime governance are intended to align India’s maritime framework with global standards, but carry significant concerns regarding federalism, ownership safeguards, and burdens on smaller players.

Only one woman judge serves among the Court’s full strength of 34 judges as of now, raising questions about inclusivity, equity, and the broader implications for justice delivery.

Over the past decade, India’s health insurance coverage has surged, largely due to government schemes seen as progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). However, critics argue that insurance alone cannot replace strong public health infrastructure.

India possesses a demographic dividend, with over 65% of its population under the age of 35. This latent potential needs to be harnessed and transformed into tangible prosperity.

Recent controversies around paper leaks, irregularities, and opacity in major entrance examinations such as NEET, JEE, CUET, UGC-NET have raised questions about the credibility of India’s exam system.

India’s youth is often hailed as the nation’s greatest asset, but this so-called ‘demographic dividend’ could become a liability without relevant skills and may spiral into crisis if systemic issues remain unaddressed.

India’s power sector is grappling with technical and administrative hurdles, compounded by macroeconomic constraints that could shape the nation’s economic trajectory.

In an era of global economic uncertainty and rising protectionism, like the recent U.S. hike on Indian steel and chemical products, India’s tourism sector stands out as a resilient, inclusive, and tariff-proof engine of growth.

Recently, the Parliament of India has passed the ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025’, to regulate and prohibit certain gaming formats having social and economic concerns.

India has nearly 63 million people with disabilities (NFHS-5), yet their representation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education remains marginal.