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Policy Post #151
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Trust you’re well :) This week, we’ve got some really exciting highlights for you! From a deep dive into how women in Punjab are navigating social structures through IELTS scores, to the Viksit Bharat Fellowship offering a chance to shape New India’s growth—there’s plenty to explore. We’ve also curated some excellent videos and research papers to expand your understanding of policy and governance.
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #151!
Policy Charcha 💬
The best of Podcasts, Videos, Essays, Fellowships and other Career resources from the world of Policy and Governance from the week gone by!
📝 Article Highlight:
In Punjab, women with high IELTS scores are navigating patriarchal social structures to secure marriage proposals, as their English proficiency becomes more valuable than caste or class. This trend highlights both the exploitation and empowerment of women within a system driven by aspirations to emigrate abroad.
💻 Fellowship Highlight:
The Viksit Bharat Fellowship by BlueKraft Digital Foundation invites diverse professionals to contribute to New India's growth, shaping its journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047.
🔎 Databases and Guides:
100s of free Career Resources + Databases ✨
Video Highlight:
👉🏽 In this episode of Everything is Everything, Amit Varma and Ajay Shah dive into the art of writing papers. Drawing on decades of experience, Ajay shares insights not just on becoming a better writer, but also a sharper thinker. Whether you're in academia or any other field, this episode offers valuable lessons on structuring ideas and presenting them effectively.
Research Highlight:
The latest working paper by EAC-PM explores the shifting economic performance of Indian states over time, examining their contributions to the national economy and changes in per capita GDP. It highlights key trends in states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and the Southern states, offering insights into regional economic dynamics since the 1960s.
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