Suspending Iron Ore Mining in the State of Goa
The purpose of the study was to understand the economic impact of the mining suspension on the Goan economy and relevant stakeholders of the iron ore mining sector using primary and secondary research methodologies. The Assessment Period of the impact was March 2018-January 2021. The study also tries
Hanuman Laxman Aroskar vs. Union of India (Mopa Airport Case)
The study aimed to understand the economic impact of the stoppage of Mopa airport construction in Goa, if any, on its project cost and timeline, including first-order impact on key stakeholders. The delay in the construction of the Mopa airport and suspension of EC was avoidable had the GoG
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board vs. Sterlite Industries (I) Ltd (Sterlite Copper Plant Case)
The closure of the Sterlite Copper Plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, in 2018 (Copper Plant) – the manufacturing plant of Vedanta Limited – typifies the debate of balancing human rights and economic rights. Various economic and social models have evolved to understand and recognise human-centricity at all fronts, environment and
National Green Tribunal Bar Association vs. Ministry of Environment & Forests and Ors. (Sand Mining Case)
This study aims to analyse the economic impact of the sand mining stoppage in Gautam Buddha Nagar, if any, on relevant stakeholders. The period of the study is from August 2013 to September 2017. The study takes a bottom-up approach to understand only the first
Vardhman Kaushik vs. Union of India & Ors. (NCR Construction Ban Case)
The objective of this study was to assess the first-order economic impact of the said order, if any, on concerned stakeholders. During the field visit to Delhi NCR for data collection for the case, the team met several different categories of stakeholders ranging from the Development Authorities
Future of Non-Personal Data Governance in India: A Consumer Perspective
The Non-Personal Data (NPD) governance framework aims to unlock the value of data in a way that leads to the fulfilment of ‘public interest purposes’ through establishing a community rights framework. Apart from the NPD governance framework, sectoral-level initiatives include the Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture and National
Power Sector Transformation: Enabling Civil Society Participation for Inclusive Reforms
Electricity supply is an essential public good service that impacts living comfort, productivity, livelihood opportunities, and access to other critical services such as healthcare. The need for effective consumer participation in the electricity sector arises from the fact that, while being a critical public good service, the performance and efficiency of distribution companies are intricately linked to
Ease of E-Mobility in India: Policy Imperatives of COVID-19 on 2W, 3W, and 4W Electric Vehicles
The Government of India has set ambitious targets for the deployment of EV in India. It strives to achieve 30 percent of the total vehicle fleet of emobility in the country by 2030. However, the COVID-19 crisis has adversely affected the global economy and forced major automobile companies to put the EV projects on
Regulating Innovation in Urban Mobility in India
CUTS International has applied the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) framework to estimate costs and benefits of select provisions of the Maharashtra City Taxi Rules, 2017. The analysis has been informed by in-person interactions with 1,000 drivers and 1,000 users of city taxi services in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and
Economic Impact Analysis of Supreme Court Judgment Prohibiting Sale of Alcohol on Highways
Understanding the role of Maize Market Queens in the Procurement of Maize, 2016
Maize is GhanaÃs most important cereal crop produced by a vast majority of households in all parts of the country. Maize marketing is traditionally a private sector system which takes place largely in informal markets. It has been observed that, GhanaÃs domestic maize trade is
Ensuring Sustainability of Off-Grid Projects
This Policy Brief discusses the need to introduce off-grid power systems as a viable option to overcome challenges in access to power. This is in response to a felt need to enable access to consistent quality and quantity of power that in turn, can be expected to reinforce other developmental initiatives, further correlated to
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