Punjab model of irrigation is characterized by excess demand for water for irrigation, coupled with unconstrained mining of groundwater, for meeting the food bowl requirements of the country. It is a model guided by populist political decisions than a sound economics. In the process, the model...

Rural economy of Punjab has been undergoing structural transformation. But the dependence of rural population in general and rural labour in particular for earning livelihood from the rural economy continues. This process of rural transformation has perpetuated the distress among the rural...

Indian economic growth is likely to lead to a huge increase of energy use in buildings but so far, policies to address this issue are lacking. Standard building energy use concerning glazing, air conditioning and lighting in different climatic zones across India leads to energy use per m2 which...