Public Policy and Governance

**Public Policy and Governance** refer to the frameworks, processes, and institutions through which governments make decisions and implement solutions to address societal challenges. Public policy encompasses the planning and execution of laws, regulations, and programs aimed at improving public welfare. Governance, on the other hand, involves the mechanisms of accountability, transparency, participation, and rule of law that ensure policies are effectively designed and implemented. Together, they shape how power is exercised and how public resources are managed for inclusive and sustainable development.

Food Wastage in India : Analysis

November 12, 2025 by Soumyadeep Dutta

‘In India, an estimated 78 million tonnes of food are discarded each year, even as over 20 crore Indians go to bed hungry’ | Photo Credit: AP

Food waste represents a moral, environmental, and economic challenge that affects every section of society — farmers, retailers, hoteliers, and families alike. Reducing food waste requires coordination among the government, private sector, civil society, and individuals.

Suspicion as Evidence: The Legal Puzzle of Preventive Detention

November 12, 2025 by Nirja Khetan

Preventive detention, while constitutionally permissible, embodies a dangerous paradox as it seeks to preserve democracy by momentarily suspending its core value: liberty. What was intended as a temporary emergency provision has evolved into a permanent feature of governance, frequently used for administrative convenience rather than genuine security threats.

Rewiring Energy Governance: Leveraging DPI for Sustainable Supply Chains

November 4, 2025 by Shredha Vijay

rewiring energy governance (cdfa publications)

Globally, renewable energy costs have hit a new milestone. In 2025, the “levelized cost of electricity” (LCOE) for solar PV in the Middle East & Africa was recorded to be as low as US$37/MWh (Mackenzie, 2025), signalling that renewables are now among the most competitive power sources..