CRITICAL ANALYST

  Does decentralization bridge the gap of social inequality? Decentralization through 73 rd and 74 th constitution amendment act (in 1992) came in the purview of constitution and forced towards decentralized democracy, while at the same time some communities or groups were facing the socioeconomical inequality, like women representation, Dalit and backwards castes communities’ representations. So, the question arises that, after the 20 years of remarkable decentralized system of democracy such as PRI (Panchayat Raj Institutions) and municipality system, Is the social gaps or inequality filled by decentralization or not? Decentralization is not necessarily conducive to local democracy. In fact, in situations of sharp local inequalities, decentralization sometimes heightens the concentration of power and discourages rather than fosters participation among the underprivileged. To illustrate, in some tribal areas where upper caste landlords and traders dominate village affairs,...

Topic: How can blended finance deliver low carbon transition in energy sector? Modern world which is totally depend on technology and energy devices, from our domestic LPG to mobile phones and laptop, where energy plays a great role to run this modern world. It is very important to understand, from where this energy comes? Energy as a electricity comes either from fossils or from non-fossils fuels due to lack of technology, viability and efficiency in renewable or non-fossils energy in past, resulted tremendous growth of fossils energy sector but now it is possible with modern technology and behavioural approach towards climate to increase the proportion of renewable source of energy and helps to low carbon transition in energy sector, which further plays vital role to decrease carbon emission and save environment in long run. What are the causes that hinders the path to deliver low carbon transition in energy sector? ·          Unpredictab...