BRIDGE POLICY THINK TANK
Public Policy Advisory & Research, Advocacy, Capacity Building and Impact Assessment

🌱 Unlocking the Potential of Waste: In the stakeholder consultation on solid waste management organized by Bridge Policy Think Tank, Ms. Anu Khandelwal highlights how proper segregation can transform food and municipal waste into high-value fertilizers like biochar and natural pesticides. Let’s take responsibility and turn waste into wealth! ♻️ #sustainability #solidwastemanagement #wastesegregation #circulareconomy #bridgepolicythinktank

This video explains in detail how to file a complaint before Independent Redress Mechanism through slides and audio.

Mr Anuroop Omkar, Honorary Director at Bridge Policy Think Tank explains the resolution process at IRM, what steps are taken and how a conflict is resolved.

Our interview series, "Policy Perspective," continues with an insightful second edition featuring Alpana Killawala, author of "A Fly on the RBI Wall" by Rupa Publications India. Having joined the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the early days of its communication department, her remarkable journey is a testament to her pivotal role in its evolution. Check out the full episode here!

A popular social media influencer, was filming a video in a bustling market when the unthinkable happened, she was groped by a man. Stunned and overwhelmed, she froze, knowing she had just been violated but unsure where to seek help. As an influencer without a traditional employer or HR department, accessing justice became a complex challenge. This incident highlights a larger issue for gig workers, influencers, and women in the unorganised sector, who face increased vulnerability to workplace harassment. While the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 (“PoSH”) offers legal protections, navigating the system remains difficult. Women in the informal sector are required to file complaints with Local Complaints Committees (“LCCs”). However, with only 29% of districts having established LCCs and many victims unaware of their existence, justice remains out of reach for most. This points to an urgent need for reform: LCCs must be strengthened, better funded, and adequately trained to handle harassment cases with sensitivity and efficiency. These critical issues were discussed on November 8, 2024, at a panel hosted by Vijay Foundation on "Empowerment of Women: PoSH Challenges and Concerns." Moderated by Bridge’s honorary director Ms. Kritika Krishnamurthy. The session featured distinguished panellists including Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, Ms. Vimla Mehra, IPS officer (Retd) and Ms. Nandani Rao, Social rights activist. They delved into the challenges of enforcing PoSH, particularly in the unorganised sector, and called for stronger legal frameworks to ensure the safety and dignity of all workers. #POSH #BridgePolicyThinkTank #VijayFoundation #WomenEmpowerment #WorkplaceHarassment #LegalReforms #GenderEquality

#Democracy is the expression of citizens' autonomy over the contours of their society. It is most important at the municipal or city level because local policies greatly impact citizens' everyday lives. Although #climatechange, #inflation, and #affordablehousing sound like national or international issues, local policies can go a long way in alleviating these issues. In the first edition of Bridge Policy Think Tank's Policy Perspectives, Kritika Krishnamurthy, Honorary Director, interviews Mr Tarun Ghulati- an independent candidate for the post of Mayor of London, where elections are to be held on May 02, 2024. He brings a #CEO approach to #policymaking, emphasizing #problemsolving, stakeholder identification and management, relying on expert opinions and not being swayed by one-upmanship, instead relying on #evidencebasedpolicymaking. In short, he sounds like a policy enthusiast's dream come true. Hear the full interview on the role of municipal laws and policies with case studies from #london on: 🎤 Climate Change 🎤 Inflation, affordable housing and unemployment 🎤 Democracy 🎤 How policies for London impact the entire United Kingdom and the world

India is the third-largest biotech destination in the Asia Pacific Region. The biotechnology industry in India has 600+ core biotechnology companies, approximately 2600+ biotech startups, over 100 plus BIRAC-supported and DST supported bio-Incubators. India has the second-highest number of US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA)-approved manufacturing plants outside the US. In 2018, the bio-services accounts for 16% of the Biotech industry as India and has been becoming a leading destination for clinical trials, contract research, and manufacturing activities. In light of the COVID pandemic, the baton of finding an end to the crisis has been handed over to the biotechnology industry. This has exposed the industry to realms of innovations and increased attention from private and public players. This webinar aims to discuss the road ahead for the industry in India and its facets which require attention to ensure its prosperity. The Chief Guest - Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO - NITI AAYOG Moderator: Mr. Tarun Nangia, Associate Editor, NewsX Dr. Jitendra Kumar – Managing Director, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre, Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka Dr. Manisha Acharya – CEO, Indigram Labs Foundation Dr. Krishnan G Sreenivasan – Vice President, ABLE Dr. PM Murali – Ex-President, ABLE and Chairman Jananom group of companies Dr. Rudra Dubey – President, Ontogenes Life Science Consultancy, USA Mrs. Kritika Krishnamurthy – Director, Bridge Policy Think Tank

This video explains the importance of the Independent Redress Mechanism through slides and audio.

This webinar revolved around the theme of ‘Imagining Central Bank Digital Currencies for India’, along with the following sub-themes : 1. Difference between Cryptocurrency and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) 2. Imagining Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for New Digital India- Key Features & Concerns 3. Flattening the cross-border payments hegemony while flattening the curve 4. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain for faster transfer of funds under various government benefit schemes 5. Issues of trading and taxation Moderator – Mr. Tarun Nangia - Associate Editor (Special Projects), News X Panelists 1. Shri Subhash Chandra Garg - Advisor to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh; Former Secretary, Ministry of Power and Ministry of Finance, Government of India 2. Shri P. K. Dash - Former Special Secretary and Member, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Ministry of Finance, Government of India 3. Shri Rajesh Bansal - Senior Adviser, Carnegie India; Independent Consultant, Asian Development Bank 4. Mr. Anuroop Omkar - Partner, AK & Partners 5. Matthew Van Niekerk - Cofounder and CEO of SettleMint and DataBroker