India Today - March 21, 2022

Taking India To The World

Exports are already at a record high, and new trade agreements could give it a further boost. But a slowing global economy is cause for worry

No Child's Play

The government has taken several steps for the welfare of women and children, but the real challenges run deeper

A Force Of The Future

Keeping the Chinese at bay, streamlining and modernising the armed forces, fortifying defence infrastructure and building self-reliance...it has been a long and demanding to-do list

Bold And Brave

Faced with a polycrisis, Narendra Modi pushed through daring reforms to weather the storm. But the challenge is to stay the course

Water Vows

The Jal Jeevan Mission has made a commendable effort in trying to ease India's water woes and get functional tap connections to rural households. Much work remains in other projects

Mixed Signals

The aim to widen the broadcast coverage is commendable, but the ministry has to shed its 'controller' image

A Thinner Canopy

India has set ambitious environmental goals for itself. But achieving them will require more than just conviction

Restoring Balance

The new minister has his work cut out-iron out differences with the judiciary, strengthen judicial infrastructure and help reduce case pendency

Wiring Up the Nation

Speedy building of infrastructure and a push for indigenous production of telecom equipment have remained a key thrust

Reaching for the Stars

The ministry has pushed collaborations, be it private sector in space, PSUs for N-power stations or scientific research