Category: Strategy Sessions

Central Idea: 5 Years of Khelo India

• The Khelo India Mission has completed 5 years. It is a GOI program aimed at providing international standard sports infrastructure and promoting fitness for citizens.
• The ultimate goal is to make India a sporting nation, and the program has been running since 2018, supporting over 2500 athletes in different disciplines.
• The success of Khelo India and its challenges will be discussed in this edition of the article.

What is Khelo India Mission?

• Khelo India is a national program launched by the Indian government in 2018 with the aim of promoting sports and fitness in India.
• The program seeks to provide sports infrastructure of international standards to budding athletes, promote a holistic approach towards fitness for citizens, and ultimately make India a sporting nation.
• It focuses on encouraging and promoting sports at the grassroots level and providing access to sporting facilities and infrastructure to all citizens, regardless of their economic background or geographical location.
• It also aims to develop and train coaches who can provide high-quality coaching and training to athletes at the grassroots level, identify young talent and provide financial assistance.
• The program also emphasizes the importance of teamwork, socialization, and the participation of girls in sports.

Achievements of the program

(1) Support to Young Athletes

• 2500 young athletes are being supported with Rs. 6.28 lakhs annually under the scheme and are being identified to represent India at international competitions.
• Successful athletes are further being inducted into Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for higher levels of training. 110 Khelo India athletes are part of TOPS.

(2) Organizing Competitions

• To ensure competition opportunities for young athletes, 5 Khelo India Youth Games with 43K participants have been organized.
• Khelo India Leagues are held throughout the year, with a special focus on girl athletes. More than 1.25 lakh girls have participated in it.

(3) Sports Infrastructure Created

• To ensure sports infrastructure availability in remote corners of India, 946 Khelo India Centers have been set up.
• By August 15, 2023, 1000 KICs are expected to be operational, giving every district in India a sports facility for the training of grassroots-level athletes.

(4) Indigenous Games Inducted

• A special emphasis on indigenous games under Khelo India has ensured the popularity of India’s traditional sporting disciplines like Gatka, Thang-Ta, Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu and Yoga.
• These games have also been included in KIYG to give athletes an impetus to practice them.

Significance of the Program

• Promoting the importance of sports and fitness: The program promotes the importance of sports and fitness in one’s life, as playing sports inculcates team spirit, and develops strategic and analytical thinking, leadership skills, goal setting, and risk-taking.
• Improving confidence and social skills: Participation in the program has helped athletes improve their confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, and socialization. The program emphasizes the importance of teamwork, providing opportunities for children to learn how to work with others and manage different personalities, find their way as leaders etc.
• Encouraging the participation of girls in sports: The program emphasizes the participation of girls in sports, providing them with a great opportunity to showcase their talents.
• Promoting diversity and inclusivity: The program’s emphasis on indigenous games and the participation of girls in sports is also a significant step in promoting diversity and inclusivity in sports.
• Creating world-class sports infrastructure: The program aims to create world-class sports infrastructure in the country, including training facilities, stadiums, and sports complexes. This will help create a conducive environment for athletes to train and compete at the highest level.
• Promoting sports for development and peace: The program aims to promote sports for development and peace by using sports, physical activity, and play to attain specific development and peace objectives.

Various challenges

• Lack of awareness and participation: One of the significant challenges of the Khelo India program is a lack of awareness among the masses. Despite the program’s efforts to promote sports and fitness at the grassroots level, many people are still not aware of the program’s existence, which affects participation.
• Infrastructure challenges: Another challenge faced by the Khelo India program is infrastructure challenges. Despite the program’s efforts to create world-class sports infrastructure in the country, many areas still lack the necessary infrastructure, including training facilities, stadiums, and sports complexes.
• Shortage of trained coaches: The program’s success is also dependent on the availability of trained coaches who can provide high-quality coaching and training to athletes at the grassroots level. However, there is a shortage of trained coaches, which affects the program’s effectiveness.
• Funding issues: The program’s effectiveness is also dependent on funding. Despite the government’s efforts to provide financial assistance to promising athletes, more funding is needed to create world-class sports infrastructure and to support athletes in their training and development.
• Lack of support for indigenous games: Although the program aims to promote indigenous games, there is still a lack of support and infrastructure for these games, which affects their popularity and development.
• Gender bias and lack of opportunities: Despite the program’s efforts to promote the participation of girls in sports, there is still a gender bias in many areas, and girls often face a lack of opportunities and support, affecting their ability to participate and excel in sports.

Other initiatives for sports promotion

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has formulated the following schemes to promote sports in the country, including in rural, tribal and backward areas:

• Assistance to National Sports Federations
• Special Awards to Winners in International sports events and their Coaches
• National Sports Awards, Pension to Meritorious Sports Persons
• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Sports Welfare Fund
• National Sports Development Fund; and
• Running Sports Training Centres through Sports Authority of India

Benefits of Augmenting Sports

• Alternative career development: For those for whom opportunities are few, and jobs are scarce, sport becomes a powerful mobility device. A strong sports sector encourages an average/ poor academic student to make a career in sports.   
• Reaping demographic dividend: India is having a very young population and is soon going to become the world’s youngest country. In such a scenario, a robust sports sector can help in reaping the potential demographic dividend. 
• Revenue generation: Developing robust sports infrastructure in the country will allow India to host a greater number of international events. Such hosting boosts tourism in the country and results in enhancing the revenue and employment in the region. Ex. IPL
• Promotes the spirit of Unity in Diversity: People cheer for the Indian athletes and Indian teams at international events. An improvement in sports automatically fosters the spirit of brotherhood amongst the people of diverse nations. For instance, the Pan India support enjoyed by Indian cricket team enhances belongingness between India’s north and south. 

Way forward

• Increasing awareness and outreach: The government can increase awareness and outreach efforts to promote the program and encourage more people to participate in sports and fitness activities.
• Promoting indigenous games: The government can promote indigenous games by providing the necessary infrastructure, support, and funding for these games to increase their popularity and development.
• Ensuring gender equality: The government can ensure gender equality by promoting the participation of girls in sports and providing equal opportunities and support for both male and female athletes.
• Collaboration with private sector: The government can collaborate with the private sector to increase funding and support for sports and fitness activities.
• Uniformity in sports activities: Sports being a state subject, uniformity in sports activities across various states in India is essential to provide equal sporting opportunities to all citizens of the country.
• Collective action for talent development: To develop a talent pipeline, it is necessary to take collective action to create a system and environment where young talent is spotted and nurtured.
• Integration of sports with education: To introduce a sports culture in India, there is a need to integrate sports with education, making it a mandatory part of the curriculum.
• Increase allocation of funds: The allocation of funds to sports, as a percentage of the budget, can be increased to broad-base sports in the country and provide adequate funding for sports development.
• Spreading awareness in society: There is also a need to develop a sports culture in the whole country by spreading awareness in society and educating people about the benefits of sports in life.

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Context

• India is the world’s largest producer of films, and this industry is growing rapidly.
• However, piracy in the entertainment and music industry has been a problem for decades leading to huge revenue loss for this sector.
• Aiming to curb piracy in film content and protect the creative industry, Union Cabinet approved the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, of 2023.

What is the Cinematograph Act, 1952? : The Cinematograph Act of 1952, was enacted by the Parliament to ensure that films are shown in accordance with the limits of tolerance of society. The Act establishes the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC, or the censor board) to certify films. Under the Act, the Board scrutinizes the films following the procedure laid down in the Act and can either reject or grant a certificate, valid for ten years. The Act authorizes the police to perform search and seizure actions if the film is being exhibited in contravention of any of the provisions of the Act.

Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023: Key Highlights

Aims/Proposals

	Details
Amendment	The bill proposes to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952
Harsher Penalty	The act has provisions for harsher penal provisions for film piracy
New Age Categories	It introduces new sub-age categories for films to bring about uniformity in categorisation across platforms
Perpetual Certification	The certification once given will be perpetual
New Sub-age based Certification	UA-7+’, ‘UA-13+’, and ‘UA-16+’ in place for 12 years
Alignment	The act will be aligned with Supreme Court judgments
Recertification	Recertification of the edited film for television broadcast
Public Exhibition	Only Unrestricted Public Exhibition category films can be shown on television
Uniformity	It will make the act provisions in line with the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 to maintain uniformity

Stringent Laws against Piracy

	Details
Imprisonment and Penalty	It includes imprisonment for three years and a Rs 10 lakh penalty for those found involved in piracy
Legal Offence	The act of piracy will be a legal offense, and even transmitting pirated content will be punishable

Indian Cinema: A Backgrounder

• The history of Indian cinema dates back to the late 19th century, with the screening of the Lumiere Brothers’ short films in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1896.
• Dadasaheb Phalke is considered to be the father of Indian cinema.
• The first Indian-made film, Raja Harishchandra, was released by him in 1913 and marked the beginning of Indian cinema.
• The first Indian talkie, Alam Ara, was released in 1931, marking a new era in Indian cinema.

Contribution of Indian Cinema to the Society

• Entertainment: Indian cinema has been the biggest source of entertainment for people of all ages and backgrounds. From the early silent movies to the latest high-budget blockbusters, cinema has always been a popular form of entertainment in India.
• National Integration: Indian cinema has played a crucial role in bringing people from different regions, cultures, and religions together. Hindi cinema, in particular, has become a unifying force for people all over the country.
• Employment: The film industry provides employment opportunities to millions of people directly or indirectly, including actors, writers, directors, technicians, set designers, and more. This contributes to the overall economic growth of the country.
• Education and Awareness: Movies can be a powerful tool for educating and raising awareness about various social issues. Many films have addressed social issues such as poverty, gender inequality, and corruption, among others.
• Promotion of Culture: Indian cinema has helped promote and preserve Indian culture by showcasing traditional dances, music, and stories. Indian cinema also contributes to the country’s international image and soft power, with films and stars gaining popularity across the globe.
• Technological advancements: Indian cinema has played a significant role in the development of new technologies in the entertainment industry. It has led to advancements in sound and visual effects, camera technology, and more.

Economic Impact

• Revenue source: Indian cinema is a major contributor to the country’s economy, with a revenue of over Rs 180 billion in 2019. The govt earns significant revenue from taxes on film production, distribution, and exhibition.
• Employment generation: It provides direct and indirect employment to millions of people across the country, including actors, producers, directors, and camera crew, technicians, and support staff.
• Allied sectors: The film industry also provides a boost to related industries such as advertising, hospitality, tourism, and fashion.
• Entertainment economy: Cinema houses and multiplexes generate revenue through ticket sales, concessions, and merchandise sales. Services such as music albums, merchandise, and tourism to filming locations.

Social impacts of Indian Cinema

• Social cause: Many movies have addressed important social issues like poverty, gender inequality, caste discrimination, and communal violence, creating awareness and encouraging discussions about these topics.
• Breaking gender stereotypes: The portrayal of strong female characters in movies has challenged traditional gender roles and has had a positive impact on the status of women in Indian society.
• Accessible entertainment: Cinema has helped break down barriers between different social classes by providing affordable entertainment that is accessible to people from all walks of life.
• Inspirational aspects: Movies have also served as a source of inspiration for many people, especially the youth, who look up to their favourite stars and aspire to emulate them.

Role in nation building

• Promotion of Social Harmony: Indian cinema has played an essential role in promoting social harmony by creating content that showcases the diversity and cultural richness of India. For instance, the movie ‘Lagaan’ (2001) showcased the spirit of communal harmony and depicted how people from different religions and communities could come together to achieve a common goal.
• Inculcation of Moral Values: Indian cinema has also played a crucial role in inculcating moral values among the masses. Movies like ‘Taare Zameen Par’ (2007) highlighted the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding towards children with special needs, while ‘Swades’ (2004) showcased the significance of social responsibility and patriotism.
• Creating Awareness about Social Issues: Indian cinema has also been successful in creating awareness about various social issues prevalent in the country. For instance, the movie ‘Padman’ (2018) aimed to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and broke the taboo surrounding it. Similarly, the movie ‘Pink’ (2016) highlighted the issue of consent and the importance of women’s safety and empowerment.

Issues with Indian Cinema

• Portrayal of violence and sexuality: Many films depict violent acts and sexual content, which can have a negative impact on viewers, particularly on younger audiences.
• Reinforcement of stereotypes: Women are often portrayed as submissive and objectified, while members of certain castes and religions are portrayed in a negative light.
• Promotion of materialism: Many films promote materialism, consumerism, and extravagance, which can encourage viewers to adopt unrealistic expectations and values.
• Lack of diversity: Although Indian cinema has made progress in recent years, there is still a lack of diversity in terms of representation of different communities, especially in mainstream films.
• Undue commercialization: The Indian film industry is heavily commercialized, which can lead to a focus on profit rather than on producing quality content.  
• Nepotism: The practice of giving preference to family members or friends in the industry, often at the expense of more deserving and talented individuals is more prevalent.

Way forward

• Revising the certification process:  The process should be more transparent and accountable, and filmmakers should be given a chance to appeal any decision.
• Protecting artistic freedom: The government should ensure that the certification process does not infringe upon artistic freedom.  
• Encouraging regional cinema: The government should encourage and promote regional cinema by providing incentives, tax breaks, and subsidies to filmmakers.  
• Promoting cultural diversity: The government should encourage filmmakers to explore different cultures and promote intercultural dialogue through cinema.
• Combating piracy: Piracy is a major issue in the film industry and it hurts the revenues of filmmakers and the government.  
• Developing film infrastructure: The government should invest in the development of film infrastructure such as studios, post-production facilities, and film schools.  

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Central idea

• PM flagged off India’s 15th Vande Bharat express train running between Ajmer and Delhi Cantonment.
• The first Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off on February 15, 2019 on the New Delhi Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route.

Why discuss this?

• The discussion on the growth and transformation of Indian Railways highlights progress made in this sector over time and ongoing efforts for a modern, efficient, and sustainable railway system.
• The National Rail Plan and Vision 2024 provide a roadmap for achieving this goal.
• The focus is on increasing the modal share of railways in freight transportation, electrification of railways, and multi-tracking of congested routes.
• The significant allocation of funds in the recent budget shows the government’s commitment to railway development

About Vande Bharat Express Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is a semi-high-speed, fully air-conditioned train in India that runs on electric traction. It is named after the country’s national slogan “Vande Mataram” and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, India. The train is equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, an infotainment system, and a GPS-based passenger information system, among others. It has a maximum speed of 180 km/h and is considered to be one of the fastest trains in India. It is designed to be an energy-efficient and eco-friendly train, and is expected to provide a comfortable and safe travel experience to passengers.

Why Vande Bharati Express is a success?

The Vande Bharat is considered a success for several reasons:

• Fastest train in India: The Vande Bharat Express is currently the fastest train in India, with a top speed of 180 kmph. This results in reduced travel time between the cities connected by the train, making it an attractive option for travellers.
• State-of-the-art features: The train comes with features such as Wi-Fi, information and infotainment screens, and the KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System), which is a state-of-the-art safety feature. These features provide passengers with a comfortable and safe travel experience.
• Modern ergonomic design: The train’s modern and angular design, with a dual colour scheme of white and blue, and a protruded nose of the engine, is eye-catching and unique compared to other trains in India. The train reaches 0-100 kmph in just 52 seconds, making it one of the fastest-accelerating trains in the world.
• Covers important routes: The train covers important routes in India, including Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Shirdi, and Chennai-Mysuru, making it a convenient and efficient mode of transportation for passengers.
• Environment-friendly: The Vande Bharat Express is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly train, with ACs that are 1 percent more energy efficient compared to the previous version. This makes it a more sustainable option for rail travel.

Issues with the train

• Technical glitches: There have been instances of technical glitches and breakdowns on some of the Vande Bharat Express trains, leading to delays and inconvenience to passengers.
• High fares: The fares for the Vande Bharat Express are generally higher than those of other trains on the same routes, making it less accessible to some passengers.
• Limited routes: While the Vande Bharat Express covers important routes in India, it is currently limited to only a few routes, and there are plans to expand its network.
• Safety concerns: There have been concerns about the safety of the Vande Bharat Express, particularly with regards to the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), which has not been fully implemented on all trains.
• Maintenance issues: Due to the train’s modern design and advanced features, maintenance and repair of the Vande Bharat Express can be more complex and expensive than that of other trains.

Indian Railways: Quick stats

Statistics	Figures
India’s railway network ranking	Fourth largest
Number of operating trains in India	Over 22,593
Daily passenger count in India’s railway network	24 million passengers
Total freight transported in India’s railway network	203.88 million tonnes
Indian Railways’ revenue in the 2022-23 financial year	Rs 2.40 lakh crore
Increase in Indian Railways’ revenue from previous year	Nearly Rs 49,000 crore
Indian Railways’ passenger revenue growth in 2022-23	All-time high growth of 61% to reach Rs 63,300 crore
India’s projected global share of rail activity by 2050	40%

Issues with Indian Railways

(1) Services

• Safety: India has witnessed a series of rail accidents over the years.
• Quality: Poor quality in services delivered, especially in meals served on board and management of linen used in the trains.

(2) Administration

• Monopoly: The government is the sole player in the rail transportation system in India, resulting in poor quality service delivery and inefficient management of the system.
• Highly centralised: Railway Board has the powers of policy making, operations, and regulation, while zones have very limited powers.
• Non-core functions: Railways is engaged in several un-remunerative peripheral activities, imposing a huge financial burden.
• Political involvement: Indian Railways has often been used as a tool for political patronage.
• Dilemma of identity: Indian Railways suffers from a dilemma of identity as a commercial entity or a government department.

(3) Finances

• Cross-subsidy: Driving away freight business by subsidizing passenger fares has affected the internal revenue generation of the Railways.
• Operating inefficiency: Large number of delayed and stranded projects adds to the stress of operating the railways.
• High revenue expenditure: Railway meets salary and pension obligations out of its own earnings, bound to strain finances further.
• Heavy reliance on budgetary support: Dependence on budgetary support for capital expenditure has been on the rise.
• Self-sufficiency vs. social obligation: Caught up between making it a self-sufficient organization and serving its social obligation as a poor man’s mode of transport.

Various modernization projects

• High Speed Rail Corridors: Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is a work in progress.
• Induction of semi-high speed trains: Intention to introduce 400 Vande Bharat trains during the next five years.
• Tejas Rajdhani trains: Ultra-modern Tejas trains introduced on LHB platform with sleeper coaches.
• LHB coaches: Large scale proliferation of Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches which are technologically superior.
• ‘KAVACH’ System: Automatic train protection system to avoid train collisions.
• Automatic Signalling (ABS): To increase line capacity to run more trains on existing High Density Routes.
• Theme-Based ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Tourist Circuit Trains: To showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places.
• Station Redevelopment: Station development as the main focus area to enhance customer satisfaction.

Way forward

• Split the three roles: The policy-making function should remain within government control, while an independent body can handle regulation to ensure a level playing field for all entities.  
• Encourage private entry: The Railways can encourage private entities to run both freight and passenger trains, introducing competition that can improve the quality of services.
• Establish Railway Regulatory Authority of India (RRAI): An independent regulator can ensure fair and open access, establish tariffs, and adjudicate disputes.
• Focus on core activities: The Railways should focus on its core activities and distance itself from non-core activities that impose a financial burden on the sector.
• Investment Advisory Committee: The Railways can set up an Investment Advisory Committee consisting of experts, investment bankers, and representatives of institutions to recommend raising new resources.
• Refinement in accounting and HR processes: Indian Railways can improve the way it prepares and maintains accounts, costs, activities, and services, recruitment, and HR processes.
• Decentralization of Railways: The Railways can decentralize its operations and give more autonomy to zones, enabling them to contribute more effectively to the sector’s revenue.

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Setting new goals is easy. Beginning with a fresh dose of motivation is also easy. What’s not easy? Staying consistent with your daily routines and daily targets. That’s the part where we wish we had some practical, life-saving hacks.

Hasn’t it happened to all of us?

We binge-watch IAS toppers on Youtube on how they kept up for 25 hours, 9 days a week, or create multiple copies of their timetable only to find ourselves lost again. Worse still, we look up to our peers on their best days of preparation and compare our worst, most unproductive days, and genuinely feel a sense of loss.

This has happened to all of us. To 100% of the IAS Toppers as well. Trust us, we have mentored 10,000+ students on their IAS journey since 2016 and know their most honest, sincere struggle moments.

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1. Utilize the power of accountability (works 95% of the time)

Oftentimes, our mind makes the dumbest of excuses to get ourselves out of a task that we should, but don’t want to. And that is why you should OUTSOURCE accountability to other people.

It could be someone you think highly of, and they won’t let you divert from your goals. You need to be accountable to not yourself, but to that person for the completion of a specific task.

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Staying consistent becomes all the way more cumbersome if you have too much on your plate. Your mind is already struggling with trying to muster up the courage to complete something, and then you burden it with additional tasks. This ends up delaying both tasks rather.

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Context

• The Prime Minister has called for people’s participation and collective efforts in combating climate change at a World Bank event.
• A Global call for Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) was given by PM Modi, at CoP26, held at Glasgow in October-November, 2021.
• Subsequently, Mission LiFE was launched by PM Modi on 20 October 2022.

What is Mission LiFE?

• PM Modi introduced the concept of Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) at UNFCCC-COP26 in 2021.
• Mission LiFE is an international mass movement aimed at protecting and preserving the environment.
• It envisions a shift from a ‘use-and-dispose’ economy to a circular economy, which promotes mindful and deliberate utilization.

Approach of Mission LiFE

1. Emphasize Individual Behaviours: Make Life a Jan Andolan (mass movement) by targeting the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and communities.
2. Global Co-creation: Utilize the expertise of the world’s leading universities, think tanks, and international organizations to crowdsource empirical and scalable ideas.
3. Harness Local Cultures: Utilize climate-friendly social norms, beliefs, and daily household practices of different cultures worldwide to drive the campaign.

Key Strategy: Pro-Planet People

• LiFE aims to utilize the power of social networks to influence climate-related social norms.
• To achieve this, the Mission plans to establish and foster a global network of individuals called ‘Pro-Planet People’ (P3).
• The Mission aims to encourage people to undertake simple daily actions that can significantly contribute to addressing climate change.
• P3 members will have a shared commitment to adopting and promoting environmentally friendly lifestyles.
• Through the P3 community, the Mission intends to establish an ecosystem that enables and reinforces sustainable environmentally friendly behaviours.

Significance of the LiFE Mission

• Efforts Refinement: It will aid in converging with measures such as the establishment of solar power plants, installation of solar panels on canals, and water conservation in drought-prone areas.
• Disaster Management: It will facilitate efforts to combat environmental disasters and set global trends for sustainable development.
• Global Initiative: It serves as India’s global initiative to combat climate change and promote sustainable living to achieve the UN sustainable development goals by 2030.
• Pro Planet People: It embodies the P3 model’s spirit, promoting a ‘Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet, and by the planet’.
• India-UN Partnership: Both entities have joined forces in this new initiative that is expected to be a global success.
• Nature Harmony: It encompasses every lifestyle adopted by our ancestors related to nature and environment conservation, which has become part of our present-day lifestyle.
• Climate Change Battle: Combating climate change goes beyond policy-making and requires wider support from individuals, families, and communities to protect the earth and humanity against climate-related disasters and extreme weather events.
• Circular Economy: The mission promotes the adoption of the ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’ concept, which helps strike a balance between development, economic growth, and sustainability.
• Net Zero Target: It aids India and many other countries in achieving their net zero carbon footprint goals.

Indian efforts to mitigate Climate Change

• International Solar Alliance: India, along with France, launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in 2015, aimed at promoting the use of solar energy worldwide.
• National Clean Energy Fund: The Government of India established the NCEF to promote research, development, and deployment of clean energy technologies.
• National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change: The NAFCC was set up to support climate adaptation efforts in India, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, water, and forestry.
• National Action Plan on Climate Change: The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) outlines India’s strategy to combat climate change, with specific goals for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture.
• National Solar Mission: The National Solar Mission aims to achieve 100 GW of solar energy capacity by 2022, making India a global leader in solar energy. 
• Ujjwala Yojana: The scheme aims to provide free LPG connections to below-poverty-line households, reducing the use of traditional fuels like wood and charcoal, which contribute to indoor air pollution and carbon emissions.
• Smart Cities Mission: It aims to promote sustainable urban development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of technology and innovation in cities.

Way Forward

• Collaboration: LiFE should work with civil society, government, private sector, academia, and international organizations for effective strategy implementation.
• Communication: Effective communication is crucial for making LiFE a mass movement. The campaign should leverage social media, community radio, and other tools to spread awareness.
• Behaviour Change: LiFE should promote behaviour change by providing information, incentives, and tools for sustainable lifestyles.
• Innovation: LiFE should support innovations like green technologies, circular economy models, and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Capacity Building: Capacity building is essential for creating a self-sustaining ecosystem of sustainable behaviours. LiFE should focus on building the capacity of individuals, communities, and organizations.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: LiFE should regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of its strategies. It should collect data on the adoption of sustainable practices, carbon emissions reduction, and improvement in the quality of life.
• Global Cooperation: LiFE should encourage global cooperation to address climate change. It should collaborate with other countries, international organizations, and initiatives to work towards global sustainable development goals.

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Context

• Prime Minister visited Assam and inaugurated AIIMS Guwahati the first AIIMS in the northeastern states.
• He also inaugurated three new medical colleges and laid the foundation stones for a bridge, the beautification of Rang Ghar, and the Assam Advanced Health Care Innovation Institute.
• He witnessed a Mega Bihu dance performance attempting to create a new Guinness World Record.

North East India: A Backgrounder

• The Northeast region of India comprises eight states- Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim.
• According to 2011 census this 3.78% of country’s population resides in this region.
• It also comprises approx. 7.98% of country’s area including 5,483 Km of India’s international borders.
• These eight states also constitute 3.37% of country’s total agriculture land holding and 34.5% of the total bamboo bearing area in the country.

Various associated issues

[A] Security

(i) Leftist insurgency

• The Maoist rebellion in Northeast India is at present in its ‘latent phase’. It basically involves arms dumps and identification of local militant elements.
• However, these days, militancy and extortion has become an organised activity in the region and is one of the major sources of funds for the militants.

(ii) Drug smuggling

• Golden Triangle comprises of the regions of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar it has been one of the largest opium-producing areas of the world since the 1950s.
• Drugs produced there enters into India through Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland from Bhamo, Lashio, and Mandalay in Myanmar.
• Moreh (Manipur), Champai (Mizoram), Dimapur (Nagaland), and Guwahati (Assam) have become the nucleus of drug trafficking industry in India’s northeast.

[B] Developmental issue: Connectivity with mainland

• The NER is connected to mainland India only through a narrow stretch of land (about 22 km wide) in West Bengal called the ‘Siliguri Corridor’, sometimes known as the “Chicken’s Neck”.
• Except for this narrow Siliguri Corridor, the entire northeastern part of the country is bound by international borders.

[C] Sovereignty threats

• Neighbouring countries like China and Myanmar are accused of promoting insurgency in the region.
• China’s claim on Arunachal Pradesh and its water diversion plans on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet are creating a public perception in the northeast that China is a threat to India.
• This has created positive influences on the minds of the insurgents.

[D] Sub-national aspirations

• The region is populated by a number of different communities, with diverse cultures, languages and customs.
• It is also marked by difficult terrain, backward areas, and limited connectivity. This area was known for the active presence of a number of militant groups.

Key issues:

1. Demands for autonomy: This demand arose in Tripura and Manipur which compromised the state of Assam. This majorly arose when the non-Assamese political leaders felt that the Assamese was forcibly imposed upon them.

2. Secessionist Movement: The Mizo hills area in Mizoram never felt that they were under the British therefore after independence they did not consider themselves as part of India. Several campaigns started to be independent states.

3. Movements against outsiders: This issue has taken place in several states of the Northeast. The Assam movement was such a movement against outsiders because they suspected that there were huge numbers of illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

Root causes of turmoil in NE

• Colonial past: The connection between the NER and the rest of India is relatively recent, dating back to 1826 with the signing the Treaty of Yandaboo.
• No historical ties: It was when Burma ceded Assam, Manipur, Jaintia hills, Tripura and Cachar to the British at the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War.
• Heavy militarization and AFSPA: Even under the British, the region was mostly seen as providing a ‘buffer zone’ from Burma and China. This perspective continued after independence leading to heavy militarization.
• Abrupt integration: The integration of NER into the rest of the country was ‘abrupt’, with no prior history. The states were integrated and demarcated into ad hoc units for administrative convenience.
• Political disconnect: The participation of the northeastern state governments in any development activity is nearly non-existent. Politics for them has merely left to Tribal Affairs.
• Local aspirations: The region’s own politics or the political aspirations of fragmented tribes were marginalised within the larger political discourse.
• Others: Inflation is another fuel to the turmoil. Distribution is mostly road-based and disruptions in movement, particularly during the six-month-long rainy season, causes sporadic fuel scarcity in the hill States.

Opportunities in the NER

[A] Tourism

• NE Region of India has immense resource potential to develop tourism.
• Assam is the leading state in terms of overall inflow of tourists’ in the region while Sikkim proves to be preferred destination of foreign tourists.
• The region offers enchanting visits for tourists interested in wild life, religious, cultural and ethnic tourism, river cruises, golf and a host of others.

[B] Emerging market

• The North East is a fast-growing market with untapped opportunities for investment, trade and tourism.
• It has the potential to become a nodal point of India’s growth story.
• It is abundantly endowed with natural resources, mineral and forest wealth, diverse flora and fauna and fertile land for cultivation of exotic fruits and vegetables.

[C] Agricultural Potential

• Traditionally, the North East is known for tea, but it could also offer plantation and export opportunities for a wide range of crops including oil palm.
• Similarly, the region has about 50 species of bamboo, 14 varieties of bananas and 17 varieties of citrus fruits.
• North-Eastern states also have a huge production of fruits such as pineapples and oranges.

[D] Rich mineral resources

• The Northeast region of India has an abundant mineral comprising chiefly of limestone, coal, natural oil and gas, uranium, feldspar, and others.
• The total hydrocarbon deposits (oil and gas) accounts for 20% of the total India.

[E] Gateway to the East

• The NE region is a vantage entry point to south-eastern Asian markets.
• Given its location, the Northeast assumes the role of bridging the space between mainland India and other Southeast Asian nations.
• Taking this idea forward, the government decided to focus more on improving its relation with ASEAN and the East Asian countries.
• It was also aimed at eliminating the insurgency problem in the NE once and for all by way of opening up the region to Southeast Asia.

Connectivity in the region

(A) Road

• Under Bharatmala Pariyojana (BMP) roads stretches aggregating to about 5301 km in NER have been approved for improvement.
• Out of this, 3246 km road length has been approved for development of Economic Corridors in the North East.
• Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, road length of 20,708 km has been already constructed.
• Other major development include construction of bridges of over the Brahmaputra to narrow down distances.

(B) Railway

• There are plans to provide a railway link for the NE states through 20 major railway projects, encompassing 13 new lines with a length of nearly 2,624 kms.
• The Murkongselek (Assam) and Pasighat rail project is already under implementation.
• The most important of them is 378-km Bhalukpong (West Kameng, Arunachal)-Tenga (Arunachal)-Tawang (Arunachal) rail connectivity that will reach a height of 10,000 ft to the Tibet border.

(C) Air connectivity

• The Pakyong Airport in Sikkim is the first greenfield airport in Northeast India. It is situated around 30 kilometers from Gangtok.
• The launch of the UDAN regional air connectivity scheme (2016) saw a number of new air links in the region.
• The most important of them is Pasighat (2018), the first-ever commercial air link to Arunachal.

(D) Digital connectivity

• Telecom Commission has approved a comprehensive strategy to implement BharatNet in North East Region (NER).
• Under this strategy, 4240 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the North-East are to be connected by broadband and by satellite connectivity.

Way forward

(i) Infrastructure and connectivity

• These are two basic requirements essential for economic development of a region.
• The need for infrastructure becomes more acute for hilly and mountainous areas that are on one hand difficult to traverse and on the other hand tend to be sparsely populated.
• Thus, there is a need for heavy investments in infrastructure development.

(ii) Timely completion of projects

• Most North Eastern States are resource-starved and it is vital that funds are properly accounted for.  
• In addition, projects that are retained and put on priority lists raise the expectations of the people.
• This further contributes towards deficits in confidence of the people upon the Central Government.

(iii) Single nodal agency

• Another challenge is that there are multiple bodies and agencies like the NEC, DoNER and the recently created North East Forum.
• There is a need for clarity on the roles between these bodies and budgets need to be allocated to the States.
• Flexibility should be allowed for the State governments for utilization of these allocations.

(iv) Tourism

• Tourism is one of the alternatives that can play a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of the NER.
• The challenge lies in making the region accessible to the tourists from mainland India and other countries.
• Sense of integration can be imbibed through various projects such as Dekho Apna Desh etc. among the NE youth.

Conclusion

• It is evident fact that, for a long time, the North East was a neglected and forgotten part of the country.
• The region has great potential to develop not just as a self, sustaining economic unit of India but also contribute to the success story of the country.

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