Editor’s Note ✍️
This week, we bring you perspectives of farmers, students, business owners, factory workers and scientists on the lasting impact of rising temperatures on working conditions and productivity, in the face of climate change. You’ll also find an op-ed on how the Indian government has been hard-selling millets as nutri-cereals; however, its push is yet to gain widespread traction. Lastly, we bring you an exciting fellowship opportunity for early stage researchers to advance publishable writing on urbanisation in India. Keep scrolling!
With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #109!
This Week’s Policy Focus 🔎
Police Reforms: much known but less done
Yash Anil Pund writes: The police are the front runners regarding a negative perception of dealing with government by citizens. Let’s discuss some chronic issues plaguing the police forces in India and the reforms suggested, if they have been implemented and if possible, devise new ways to improve the functioning of the police system.
Policy Charcha 💬
The best Podcasts, Videos, Essays and Fellowships for this past week from the world of Policy and Governance!
🎥 Video: Can India adapt to extreme heat?
📝 Op-Ed: Why India’s push for millets is yet to gain widespread traction
📚 Fellowship: Writing Urban India Fellowship
📷 Simplifying Policy Issues: PolicyGram
Databases and Guides 📚
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Jobs Post 💼
A curated list of some of the best jobs and internship opportunities this week from the world of public policy, development sector, impact consulting and communications at large
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