Articles by Akshay Rout
Building on the gains of Swachh Bharat Mission
Beyond some counter data crunching, there is universal and scientific admission that India’s toilet revolution brought a range of benefits for human health and well-being
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Hold parties accountable for fair conduct in elections
Parties like parents will bear some brunt for the failings of their leading members and they will need to develop internal mechanisms to deal
Published on Jun 03, 2024 10:08 PM IST
How ECI intends to push voter turnout
Election managers are trying to cover all fronts to make voting as pleasant an experience as possible in the harsh summer of this large country.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Onus is on the ECI to build trust in elections
The conduct or rather misconduct in the recent Chandigarh mayor election, though outside ECI’s jurisdiction, was a jarring note.
Published on Apr 01, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Getting the youth to engage with elections
Home to the largest youth aggregate in the world, and with half its population below 25 years, India deserves better from its youth.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 01:28 AM IST
In Surat’s turnaround in sanitation, a story of hope
By 2047, about half of India’s population will reside in urban areas. These areas need to be kept clean.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 10:09 PM IST
LiFE lessons for a liveable planet
The India-led mission focuses on people’s action towards environmental and climate protection and- offers a blueprint for global renewal
Published on Dec 26, 2023 10:17 PM IST
More women are voting, but not many in the House
Women may get into boardrooms and space missions, but women-led development can become a reality only when they are integrated as voters and candidates
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:12 PM IST
Steps to increase voter turnout in elections
A rigorous revision of the electoral rolls and remote voting that can empower millions of internal migrants are steps to increase voter turnout in elections
Published on Sep 11, 2023 09:59 PM IST
Can the malady of urban voter apathy be remedied?
Bengaluru’s weak electoral participation record is a reflection of a larger malady of urban apathy towards elections across the country.
Updated on May 09, 2023 08:51 PM IST
Remote voting for migrants will bolster democracy in India
Nine state elections are scheduled in 2023, giving plenty of lab space for the RVM prototype to be tested and perfected
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 08:14 AM IST
India is paving the way for truly accessible elections
The postal ballot facility was extended to PwDs and senior citizens since 2019. This will lead to greater participation in the democratic process.
Updated on Dec 06, 2022 08:47 PM IST
India needs a united front to fix its garbage problem
Several new missions have taken off with varying degrees of success, but none match the SBM in its people connect. India’s new fight is against garbage.
Published on Sep 27, 2022 08:18 PM IST