India’s problem of overtreatment and overmedication

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Ircon to monetise 4 highway assets; PSU plans to unlock 3,000cr value as part of GoI's infra monetisation.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Ircon International has placed four highway assets for sale in a government-led monetisation programme. These assets include toll-road and hybrid annuity model projects located in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat. The enterprise value of the assets

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Bihar joins Maharashtra, UP in curbing sale of non-subsidised fertiliser.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Bihar has imposed restrictions on the sale of non-subsidised fertilisers to control access for farmers. These restrictions could limit the availability of advanced crop nutrition products through existing distribution networks. Industry executives warn that this move may lead to significant losses

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “MSMEs need to focus on quality, cost to gain from new FTAs: Secy.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India's expanding network of free trade agreements is creating new opportunities for MSMEs to grow. The MSME ministry emphasizes the need for improved quality and cost competitiveness to access these opportunities. Moreover, government support for first-time exporters through practical assistance is cruci

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Strong statistical systems key to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, says PM's principal secretary.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India requires a reliable and technology-enabled statistical system to aid evidence-based policymaking. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra emphasized the need for stronger state-level statistical institutions. He highlighted the importance of integrating d