ISSN (Print) - 0012-9976 | ISSN (Online) - 2349-8846

2019Subscribe to 2019

An Assessment of the JPC Report on PDP Bill, 2019

This article assesses various changes to the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee in the Data Protection Bill, 2021. The article points to the possible shortcomings of the JPC proposal and makes suggestions to strengthen the Data Protection Bill, 2021.

A (Re)look at the Proposed DNA Regulatory Board

The provisions of the bill for forming a DNA Regulatory Board are discussed. The constitution, powers, and framework of functioning of the board are also examined.

Overlooking the Idea of Common School in the Education Policy

The Draft National Education Policy, 2019 lacks commitment to the idea of common school and encourages segregation and differentiation of schooling experiences for different socio-economic groups.

Vision without Basis

The Draft National Education Policy, 2019 strives to provide a vision, albeit not presenting any statistical basis or taking into account the sociopolitical and historical contexts, the regional or statewise variations and disparities, financial responsibilities, and the gains made by the earlier initiatives.

What’s in It for School Education?

The Draft National Education Policy, 2019 is silent on the role of the state in providing equality of opportunity in and through access to school education. It has fallen into the trap of measuring outcomes while remaining indifferent to input shortcomings and systemic inequalities.

BJP’s Sweeping Electoral Victory in Haryana

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in Haryana in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections has highlighted the changing nature of politics in the state. The BJP overshadowed the regional parties which used to be its coalition partners in past elections. Dynastic politics which was one of the main features of Haryana politics was rendered ineffective as the BJP was accepted across various socio-demographic indicators.

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