“Responsible Drinking – A Survey Based Study in Andhra Pradesh ”

In 2019, the Government of Andhra Pradesh made an announcement for bringing in prohibition for sale of alcohol in the state. However, in 2020 this stance changed and the Chief Minister stated his intent to move from Nishedham (prohibition) to Niyantrana (restriction). Even though the state government has decreased the number of liquor outlets in the state and brought the entire liquor business under…

“Prospects for Improving Production of Used Cooking Oil Based Biodiesel”

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has been working on the development of production modes of biofuels like used cooking oil (UCO) based biodiesel. This dovetails with the National Biofuels Policy’s (2018) focus on stepping up production and adoption of biofuels. Pahle India Foundation has undertaken a study to assess the current status of biodiesel…

” An Integrated Value Chain Approach to Ease of Doing Business in India”

The private sector and government are cornerstones of an economy that cannot exist in isolation. While advocating complete control to private sector would result in inequitable social matrix, excessive regulations bear the risk of adversely impacting ease of business. We need to strike a fine balance by making smart regulations that would create a conducive…