Op-ed

Op-ed July 11, 2021

Opinion | Why linking Aadhaar with voter ID is a dangerous idea

The absence of robust data protection standards, increased scope for fraud and the fractured experience of previous integrations show why government must not rush this move

Op-ed July 4, 2021

Opinion | COVID-19: trauma from India’s second wave may have lingering effects on its frontline workers

By Nikita Kwatra & Sofia Imad

About a fourth of Accredited Social Health Activist workers on Covid duty were not provided masks.

Op-ed June 10, 2021

Opinion| Decentralisation and social mobilisation during the second wave of COVID-19

By Vibhav Mariwala & Kadambari Shah

In this piece, the authors outline how states have harnessed institutional reform, decentralised governance, and social mobilisation to fight the pandemic.

Op-ed April 21, 2021

As vaccination opens up, design a smarter communication plan

By & Shilpa Rao

As the vaccination drive expands, citizens will be more convinced of the need to take the jab. But instead of only leaving it to them, it is important to craft communication that combines motivation, relevant information and appropriate messaging.

Op-ed April 13, 2021

Opinion | Lack of Relevant, Credible Data Is Compromising India’s COVID-19 Efforts

By Harsh Vardhan Pachisia, Sharmadha Srinivasan & Anushka Bhansali

Ultimately, governments need to think long term here.

Op-ed April 13, 2021

Lack of relevant, credible data is compromising India’s COVID-19 efforts

By Harsh Vardhan Pachisia, Sharmadha Srinivasan & Anushka Bhansali

Improvement in the collection, analysis and sharing of health data could pave the way for a faster recovery from the pandemic and become a part of the playbook for navigating all future public health crises.

Op-ed April 6, 2021

Opinion | Strengthen state capacity: This is a must if budgeted funds are to be used effectively for fostering growth

By Kadambari Shah & Vibhav Mariwala

While the Centre has promised economic stimulus, government spending without attention to building adequate state capacity to effectively use those funds will arguably not achieve the desired impact.

Op-ed February 8, 2021

Opinion| How India can improve urban public health with lessons from COVID-19

By Suchi Kedia & Harshita Agrawal

Major efforts where made during the COVID-19 pandemic to generate regular and reliable data. The authors argue this should be replicated for other diseases and become a policy focus for urban public health in India.

Op-ed January 9, 2021

Ease of Vetting: Digitisation can help streamline govt audits

By Prakhar Misra & Vibhav Mariwala

A digitised approach to audits can provide real-time data to Parliament, civil servants and citizens, which can hold governments at all levels accountable for their actions

Op-ed January 7, 2021

Opinion | Devising a vaccine strategy for India

By Dr. Reuben Abraham & Dr. Anup Malani

India is embarking on a monumental mission, not just in terms of vaccinating its own population, but also vaccinating a large part of the world thanks to its position as the world’s leading vaccine producer.