In this episode, we explore the need for decriminalisation, simplification, and digitisation in business regulations. We dissect the implications of the Jan Vishwas Act and proposed amendments and delve into the progress of decriminalisation across the nation, identifying states leading the charge in reform efforts. Join us as we unravel the complexities and envision the future of business regulations. Speaker: Rishi Agrawal, Co-founder & CEO at Teamlease Regtech. Rishi is the co-founder & CEO at Teamlease Regtech. Rishi firmly believes in the power of technology to transform the way ..read more

In the 2023 annual Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India saw an advancement in its ranking, now positioned at 127 out of 146 countries, marking an improvement of eight places compared to the previous year. However, the report emphasised that India’s attainment of only 36.7% parity in economic participation and opportunity underscores the ongoing challenge of addressing gender disparities, particularly concerning women’s access to economic opportunities. The involvement of women in the workforce serves as a significant gauge of a country’s economic advancement. Recent Perio ..read more

Generative AI is projected to increase annual global GDP to the amount of trillions if implemented properly, according to analysts. What is India’s stake in this new global phenomenon? In today's podcast, we look at generative AI and LLMs, the issues they pose, the effect they have on Indian society and industry, and how we can look forward to regulating AI while allowing it to grow and provide value to the greatest extent.  Our guest, Nidhi Singh, is a Programme Officer, with CCG Delhi. She is an expert in AI, privacy, internet governance, and emerging technologies. She is hosted by Vars ..read more

In this podcast, we will be diving into the topic 'Decriminalisation of business laws in the state of Kerala'. Kerala, with a Gross State Domestic Product of 7.8 lakh crore, has shown promising growth potential. However, it currently ranks 15th in the Ease of Doing Business ranking within the country, indicating room for improvement in terms of business friendliness. Establishing a favorable legal environment is crucial for enhancing the ease of doing business. The presence of numerous laws governing business activities prompts us to question whether these laws facilitate or hinder the growth ..read more

In this podcast, we will be diving into the topic 'Decriminalisation of business laws in the state of Kerala'. Kerala, with a Gross State Domestic Product of 7.8 lakh crore, has shown promising growth potential. However, it currently ranks 15th in the Ease of Doing Business ranking within the country, indicating room for improvement in terms of business friendliness. Establishing a favorable legal environment is crucial for enhancing the ease of doing business. The presence of numerous laws governing business activities prompts us to question whether these laws facilitate or hinder the growth ..read more

Women's economic opportunities are affected by entry level barriers to the tourism and hospitality sector, which is growing in popularity. The Periodic Labour Force Survey 2020-21 estimates the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) on a usual status basis for both males and females aged 15 and above at 73.5% and 31.4%, respectively. The hospitality sector must be gender inclusive for the nation's growth to be successful in a service-based economy. In this podcast, Ms Anu Maria Francis, Research Associate at CPPR, is in conversation with Ms Shatbhi Basu, recognised by the President of India as 'India ..read more

The podcast on "Opportunities for Srilanka and it's recovery" discusses the scope of Srilanka's economic recovery through partnership with the Bay of Bengal nations while also discussing the potential of tourism development through blue economy. The podcast also touches upon India - Srilanka relations through people to people connectivity ..read more

India’s G20 presidency offers a momentous opportunity for the nation to bolster its endeavors in addressing the growing challenges of food security for resilient and equitable food systems. In the context of the recent trends of burgeoning climate insecurities, prolonged global conflicts, rising food prices, and a growing global population, this podcast will examine India's priorities for food security and agriculture as the G20 president ..read more

This is Part 3 of #PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast on Visible Women, Invisible Equality. In this episode, Anu Maria Francis from CPPR is in conversation with Mr Tom K Thomas on the practical challenges faced by employers in hiring women employees in factories. Mr Tom is the former director of Projects and R&D at Ceat Tyres Ltd. He has 45 years of experience in tyre industry. He played a key role in bringing out a policy for women employment in tyre factories of CEAT and was successful in states like Maharsatra and Tamilnadu ..read more

This is Part 2 of #PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast on Visible Women, Invisible Equality. In this episode, Soumya Singh from CPPR is in conversation with Ms Mitali Nikore on the social and cultural barriers faced by women in getting employed in the manufacturing sector, especially in factories.  Ms Mitali is an experienced Economist and Public Policy specialist with a demonstrated history of advising multilateral organisations (ADB, World Bank, United Nations) and private sector consulting firms (PwC, and Genesis Analytics). She is also the founder of the research group, Nikore Asso ..read more