Pratyasha Rath

Pratyasha Rath

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Pratyasha is a researcher working in development sector with an expertise in applied behavioral science. She is a keen observer of politics, policy and culture with a special interest in the churni ...more

Pratyasha is a researcher working in development sector with an expertise in applied behavioral science. She is a keen observer of politics, policy and culture with a special interest in the churning in her home state of Odisha. She writes and comments on the same in various portals and tweets at @pratyasharath.

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Why PM Modi repealed farm laws
Repeal Of Three Farm Laws: Costly Trade-Offs

The trade-off behind this decision seems to be made on two critical aspects. The first and the more obvious reason seems to be the real politic based reasons with elections in Punjab and UP round...

Election Rallies Allowed During Covid But Hindu Festivals Not Allowed
The Only Indian Festival For Covid Times - Elections

Away from the election, the rules for the common person awaiting the festivities are quite different. There have been several restrictions in Odisha ranging from the absurd to the downright bizarre.

Covid-19 Vaccine
India Needs A Vaccine Demand Generation Strategy, Now!

While Odisha is one of the few states which has been registering a higher vaccination rate compared to the national average, it is still far behind states like Rajasthan which has been able to vaccinate...

Covid-19 Vaccine Policy in India
The New Vaccine Policy And The Limits Of Experimentation

With the onset of the Covid-19 second wave in some states in mid-April, a concerted campaign started taking place which was led by some states and the Opposition parties in power there.

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Battling Second Wave: A Few Quick Learnings For Odisha

In the collective memory of the nation, few times would come close to the shared despair, fear and gloom that is prevalent all across now. Certain parts of the country…

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Reservation - Odisha Government's Way Of Camouflaging Inefficacy!

The Odisha government has recently notified 15 per cent reservation of seats for government school students in medical and technical courses. This move was based on the recommendations of the…

Pratyasha is a researcher working in development sector with an expertise in applied behavioral science. She is a keen observer of politics, policy and culture with a special interest in the churning in her home state of Odisha. She writes and comments on the same in various portals and tweets at @pratyasharath.

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