Documenting The Lives of The Ordinary
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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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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 […]
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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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Blockchain in Waste Management, Kerala?
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize waste management systems by improving transparency, traceability, and accountability. While real-life use cases specific to city/municipal waste management may still be limited, here are a few examples where blockchain technology has been applied in waste management and related fields: It’s important to note that while blockchain technology shows […]
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An Ode to Kochi
Swamped without a plan, they drown in the bog of their own creation. Their plans trickle down the drains, washed out with the swill into the once-magnificent Vembanad. The plumbing does not work anymore. And why they do not know.Dig a canal here, widen one there. And find a sitting duck for they cannot find […]