Author: Kerala Blogger
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Reforms in Public Procurement of IT and E-Governance Projects | Kerala
To facilitate and enable the development of a thriving market for IT/ITES (Information Technology/Information Technology Enabled Services) entities and technology startups in Kerala, specific reforms in public procurement of IT and E-Governance projects should be considered. By implementing these reforms, Kerala can create a more conducive environment for IT companies to participate in public procurement […]
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The Birth of Silicon Valley and Valuable Lessons for India
The Code serves as a valuable lesson for India. By learning from the historical context presented in “The Code: Silicon Valley and The Remaking Of America,” policymakers in India can better understand the dynamics that drive technological advancement and innovations in the USA.
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Oommen Chandy: A Compassionate Governance Icon
As I write this, the cortege carrying the mortal remains of two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is yet to reach his hometown- Puthuppally. It’s been over a day since his cortege started from Thiruvananthapuram slowly wading through the masses of onlookers lining the roads for a last glimpse of this greatly beloved man. Oommen Chandy. […]
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Incentivize Waste Management- Kerala
Implementing incentives for waste management can be a more efficient and economical approach for Kochi authorities for waste management services. Its basic Indian culture that we look at opportunities to not pay for services or go for products which has FREE written in it in screaming letters. Here are a few reasons why incentivizing citizens […]
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Shadows of Supremacy: The Rise of Dharmik Raksha
Originally posted on Reddit July 7 2023 DISCLAIMER: The following article is a work of fiction and should not be construed as a reflection of any specific individual, political party, leader, or tyrant, living or dead. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, either living or deceased, is purely coincidental. If by some cosmic mishap, […]
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Increase Government Spend on E-Governance | Kerala.
In the face of financial constraints, Kerala’s government faces a significant challenge in allocating funds to various sectors. Yet, with a treasury facing struggles and an economy heavily reliant on remittances, lacking substantial growth in the local business arena, a clear path to stimulate the economy emerges: prioritizing the technology sector through increased government spending […]
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Murder by State and A State of Betrayal
Twenty-two souls perished in a tragic boat accident—deaths that could have been averted had the state government and local authorities possessed even an ounce of inclination to safeguard the lives of its citizens. But why should they care? No member of any minister’s family or MLA met their demise in that watery grave.
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Why You Should Care About Public Policy
Kotasthane & Jaitley’s Missing in Action- Why You Should Care About Public Policy is one of the rare books by academics written for everyone, those who are not academics but have a keen interest in public policy and how the state runs and manages itself the way it does. The book itself is proof that […]
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Blockchain in Waste Management- A Plan
Blockchain in waste management? Sure! Why the hell not! Here’s what we need to do to incentivize citizens with a rewards program and for the hell of it validated on a blockchain to motivate us the people to manage waste at the source and dispose of it safely after segregation: I have used information extensively […]
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Catch 22- Joseph Heller
Sheer madness, that’s how one gets to reprise Joseph Heller’s Catch-22, a WWII satirical narration of the epic adventures of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps and his confreres in a US Army squadron based in Italy. The storyline itself is in a non-chronological form and makes little sense at […]