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    A small step forward : a study of India’s position in the semiconductor value chain
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Asthana, Rajat
    In the wake of COVID-19, the world has realized the importance of resilient supply chains. At the same time, the world is currently facing a ‘chip’ shortage. These chips, form the heart of a value chain, that runs at the heart of our digital economy. At the heart of these chips are semiconductors, the starting basis for all electronic circuitry. This study finds that though India is a huge customer of semiconductors, it has an extremely negligible share of the global value chains. Recognizing this, the Government of India has launched new schemes and policy measures. The study delves deep to find to what extent are these schemes well informed by past international experience, and what policy choices we exercise. The main recommendation is to clearly articulate a scientific and technological goal, beyond the current barr
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    The Nexus Between Agriculture Credit and Debt
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Paul, Vijay
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    Dalit Women Access to Health and Nutrition in India
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Pathak, Indranuj
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    Urban Green Governance in India : A Case Study of Delhi
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Gupta, Yavish
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    Estimating Economic Impact Through Nighttime Light Imagery : Case Studies of COVID-19 and Abrogation of Article-370 in J&K
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Katara, Vishal
    The official estimates of GDP data at sub-national levels are generally not available in developing countries. If available, they are available with a considerable lag of 2-3 years. In times of economic shocks like COVID-19 and the abrogation of Article-370, the unavailability of economic data at the sub-national levels make it difficult to assess the real impact of the shocks at the sub-national level. The present study exploits the existing literature of using nighttime light data as a proxy of economic activity to estimate the economic loss at the sub-national level. We use nighttime light data obtained from SNPP-VIIRS satellite imagery. For the case of COVID-19, the study analyses the impact on the nighttime light at the national, state and district level. We also adopt the spatial approach to estimate the economic impact of COVID-19 for the districts of Uttar Pradesh. The colorized difference images depict the changes in light levels during and after the lockdown. Statistical analysis is used to estimate the impact for categories of the districts in the country. For the case of abrogation of Article-370, we first ascertain the utility of the nighttime lights for estimating the economic activity in hilly areas of the country. Then we estimate that the economic activities in the districts of the Kashmir region were more affected in comparison to the districts of the Jammu region due to the abrogation. We find that the estimated negative impact in the Kashmir region was small enough in magnitude to be set off by the growth in the districts of the Jammu region to achieve an overall growth at the state level.
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    Underutilization of Maternal Healthcare Services amongst Tribal Women in Maharashtra : A Study of Two Blocks in Nandurbar
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Meshram, Vinisha Sanjay
    Nandurbar is the only district in Maharashtra which has the highest outlier tribal population and the maternal mortality ratio amongst this community has been higher as compared to the average state. Maximum number of women belonging to the tribal blocks of Dhadgaon and Akkalkuwa receive inadequate maternal healthcare services, even though these services are available to them either free of cost or at a subsidized rate. This study tries to unearth the specific problems, to examine the individual responses and the reasons which result in underutilization of these services. Twenty women from Dhadgaon and Akkalkuwa, that is ten from each were interviewed regarding the pattern in which they utilize maternal healthcare services, to understand the individual barriers towards the application of these services. Apart from this, other respective stakeholders were also interviewed to understand the supply side barriers which results in improper utilization of these services. Conclusion of this study is inclusive of the observational analysis at the Anganwadi centres, Primary Healthcare Centre and the Government Hospital. There were various barriers which resulted in underutilization of maternal healthcare services however, the most relevant being a) Remoteness, cultural practices and belief in local leading to a situation wherein there is a reluctance in using modern healthcare practices b) Lack of awareness amongst the women themselves regarding the rights that they are entitled to c) lack of adequate infrastructure and improper behaviour of healthcare workers to provide maternal healthcare services. There is no individual barrier which results in underutilization of maternal healthcare services. They are always embedded within each other. Thus, it is crucial to address all these barriers with their own specific interventions. This can only happen when these interventions are innovative to cater to the specific needs of the population and are implemented at grass-root level to ensure that the benefits of the services are accrued by the women. Lastly, there is a need for the rights of these tribal women to be guaranteed and respected in an efficient manner by providing these relevant services in a well-organized manner.
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    Interstate Migration and Children’s Education : A Study from Ernakulam District, Kerala
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) M, Vignesh
    Mandating education as a fundamental right in the Constitution of India came after decades of fight by concerned individuals and associations. But even after a decade of proclamation of the Right to Education Act, the absence of specific attention to the education of migrant children in India is an important policy problem that has not received much attention. In that context with a targeted approach, this study explores the education of migrant children in the state of Kerala. The objectives of the study are to identify the nature of family migration to Kerala, then to evaluate the equitable access to education for the children of migrant workers and finally to initiate a citizen-centric education policy framework in addressing the concerns of the migrant children and family. The study is conducted at Ernakulam District of the state of Kerala based on a qualitative primary research method to ensure the primacy of public opinion in policymaking. Through in-depth interviews with the migrant community as well as the associated stakeholders, the study is narrating the diverse response of the people on their migration to Kerala and the access to education for their children. The study concludes with a wide range of suggestive policy recommendations in which some of which are appreciating the recent grassroot interventions and some are questioning the existing policy practices promulgated by the national and state-level educational policies.
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    Business Models for Clean Power : Improving Financial Viability of Distributed Energy Resource Projects
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) B R, Varun
    The Indian electricity market is poised to undergo a paradigm shift in line with India's climate change mitigation commitment. As India sets to achieve its renewable energy targets, it is faced with a challenge to counter the variability and reliability issues associated with renewable sources of energy. Distributed Energy Resources are necessary in this regard, as they provide ancillary services and capacity reserves among other applications. The electricity distribution companies (DISCOM) in India have poor financial health. This prevents the undertaking of renewable projects, as they are deemed financially unviable. Distribution sector reforms relating to Tariff structure and Power Purchase Agreements have been widely discussed to improve the financial viability of the DISCOM. Identifying suitable business models for the distribution utilities thus becomes critical and is the core objective of this dissertation. The Business Model Ontology is employed to structure the arguments and corresponding business model recommendations have been the output of this study. Three major categories of DER namely - Demand Response/ Energy Management Services, Energy Storage and Solar PV have been perused as part of this study.
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    Identity and Education : Substantive Capabilities for the Scheduled Caste Community (A Case Study of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society)
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) N, Thejas
    Caste as an identity poses significant problems in the way of social mobility. The stereotypes and stigmas associated with the caste identity include low self-confidence, low motivation, lesser aspiration and inferiority, as mentioned in several studies. This has an impact on their social interactions and social emancipation even with the current affirmative actions. Education is a significant vehicle in the process of social mobility. It has been recognised as a substantive capability for the emancipation of the oppressed communities. The scheduled caste communities can gain immensely through the effective utilisation of education. The current caste discourse has given significantly less focus on education as a mobility vehicle. The immense potentiality of education has not been explored by the state. Given the lack of incentive for the private institution in the social emancipation, state-run institutions have a significant role to play in this process given their resources and reach. Hostels and scholarships have been used as an incentive for the scheduled caste communities to access higher education. Along with this several state-run institutions have been established. But given the historical baggage of oppression and its impact on the psychology of the Scheduled Caste members, mere routine way of education would not suffice in the process of emancipation. Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) has been a pioneer in utilising the power of education in social mobility and emancipation using novel pedagogical methods. The students are not merely given education in the formal sense but also a psychological capability in the process. Along with the provision of education, TSWREIS has been instilling an alternative identity for the Scheduled Caste communities through which they can fight the stereotypes and stigmas associated with the Dalit identity. The ideals are prescribed for the identity and it has been internalised through the repeated invocation of the power of this identity. Thus, with education, the state-funded TSWREIS has been able to instil a new identity which is a novel reform movement that takes the shape of new ideological discourse in shaping the fight against the evils of caste structure. In this thesis, I have studied the various pedagogical tools employed by the institution and the impact it on the students on their motivation, their approach, their aspirations, their confidence and their inferiority. The study includes the investigation of the idea of SWAERO identity, how it is being used by the institution and its impact on the students. To study it, the researcher has employed multiple methods to triangulate the data obtained. Observation is conducted of the students in the class and after-class, their interactions with teachers and fellow students and their attitude towards studies, and life. The author had informal group discussions and interactions with the students to know more about these aspects. The author conducted a qualitative survey of the students using a questionnaire. These data were corroborated with the observations and interactions with the students. Formal interviews were conducted with Dr RS Praveen Kumar, the Secretary of TSWREIS; Mr George Varkey, Chief Academic Officer; Mr Durga Prasad, Chief SWAERO Co-ordinator; Principals and teachers of the institutions. A focus group discussion was conducted with the Alumnus of the institution Mr Srujan and Mr Chotui Prabhakar on the issues faced by the scheduled caste community members. Data obtained from various sources was triangulated to arrive at a better analys
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    The Aravalli Dilemma : Mining–Conservation Dichotomy in Haryana
    (National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2021) Bhadana, Takshila
    The Mining Sector is one of the most important sectors of India. However, in India, the Mining Sector has been stagnant for decades as a result of various policy and institutional roadblocks. This is a point of concern as the evolution of the Mining Sector in a particular region creates a whole economy around it involving various stakeholders and elements such as land utilisation, generation of income and employment, providing a resource base for industries and environmental aspects. The Aravallis are considered the oldest mountain range in the world and are abundant in mineral and geological resources, which make them extremely important, taking into consideration India’s dependence on other nations for basic raw materials. They are considered a national treasure for the country and the Supreme Court has ordered: “to protect them at all costs.” The Aravallis today lie extremely threatened and vulnerable to the risk of exploitation through miners and the real estate lobby. The Aravallis are also home to valuable biodiversity along with 240 villages who struggle for existence. The abysmal state of the Aravallis points towards the failure of the environment as well as mineral policies and the various plans that were developed for the region. Moreover, the presence of multiple stakeholders and social, economic, political, environmental and religious issues add to the difficulty. This conundrum of the Aravallis makes it a wicked problem indeed and relevant for a public policy practitioner to study.