In this issue

Highlights of Tatsat Chronicle Vol 1 - Issue 1 - June 2021 issue:

• TRIAL AND ERROR- India’s clinical trial industry for drugs and vaccines, valued at ₹9,000 crore, is steeped in controversy. Lack of accountability and transparency, lax enforcement of regulations, and poor oversight are some factors that put the lives of participants in such trials at grave risk. The opaque manner in which the trials are conducted and monitored and the way data is presented raise serious ethical and moral questions

• SHAKEN TO THE CORE - The sweeping Covid-19 pandemic has struck at the fundamentals of Indian society. Even as we deal with the ravages of the massive second wave across the country, here’s a look at the most severely affected social sectors, which will bear the scars of the devastation for years to come, if not decades.

• SOUTHWARD BOUND - Interim data reveals that CSR spending for 2021 has reduced by more than 50 percent from the previous year to a shade over ₹7,800 crore with a substantial chunk going to the PM CARES Fund. As a result, work in some of the most critical areas of the development sector has taken a hit and will continue to be starved of funding in years to come

•FOOTBALLING FOR GOOD-The Zinc Football initiative, which is powered by CSR funds, provides a template for corporate India to invest in sports for the long-term and sustainable development of the community. The project intends to revive the passion for the beautiful game in Rajasthan

• QUESTION OF THE COLLECTIVE- First the global financial meltdown in 2008 and now the Covid-19 pandemic have been forcing economic thinkers to question the wisdom of pursuing neo-liberal economics, who are increasingly coming round to believe that community building might be the way out of the current mess

All this and much more in the June 2021, issue of Tatsat Chronicle. So, buy now!

Tatsat Chronicle Magazine Description:

Tatsat Chronicle is India's first Social Sector focused magazine covering 360-degree news and views of Social Welfare, Social Development, CSR-Philanthropy and Conservation-Sustainability in India and abroad

The social sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India. Given the current size of the social sector—accounting for approximately 8.8 percent of India’s GDP in spending terms—and the number of people who are directly and indirectly involved with this field, it doesn’t have a robust media platform that engages with the various stakeholders involved in this sector. It’s this gap that Tatsat Chronicle intends to fill and carve out a niche.

The print magazine will have a monthly frequency, while the digital platform will be updated with news, analysis, opinion, insight, and blogs on a daily basis. Overall, Tatsat Chronicle will offer a deep dive into the rapidly evolving social sector space for a better understanding and appreciation of the work being done by various stakeholders towards creating a more equitable society. It will shine the spotlight on the most important issues that impact the social sector.

Objective

The main objective of Tatsat Chronicle is to inform, engage, and stimulate readers with ideas, case studies, and well-researched insight, covering the entire gamut of social sector activities in India. The digital platform of the magazine will be an enhanced version of the print edition. Tatsat Chronicle will act as a facilitator for debate and discussion.

Our Editorial Pillars

The edifice of Tatsat Chronicle will rest on four editorial pillars. There are:

Social Welfare: The role of the State in delivering social goods to its citizens.
Social Sector: The magazine will examine and appraise the role played by various stakeholders engaged in this sector.

CSR and Philanthropy: We will cover the entire gamut of CSR activities that are carried out by the corporate sector and PSUs, and charity and philanthropy by individuals.

Conservation and Sustainability: We will maintain a strong focus on various issues that impact the environment and sustainability in India.