Category: Kerala

  • Urgent Call for Action: Reckless Bus Operators Endanger Lives in Kochi

    Two children as young as nine and six were forcibly separated from their mother by a rogue bus crew with their dangerous and aggressive driving tactics in order to compete with other private bus operators. The mother had stepped off the bus at her destination, but the rogue bus crew did not give her children […]

  • Unchain Kochi-24X7

    Kochi is not what one would call a boom town but nevertheless it is the commercial capital of Kerala and undeniably has become a hub for immigrants from other states as well as people from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargode moving here, seeking a better life, a better job, a better city or maybe just to get […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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. […]

  • E-Governance for Kerala

    There’s an app for everything! Increasing government investments in technology, championing digitization, and modernizing our systems and procedures is poised to forge an advantageous landscape, benefiting not only our citizens but also presenting an enticing opportunity for technology enterprises to establish their presence in Kerala. This digitally advanced ecosystem and streamlined government operations offer a […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]