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Policy UpdateGowri KodaliIntroductionThe Government of India has stepped up various initiatives to build India’s position in the global innovation and manufacturing landscape by boosting the country’s skills development system including strengthening of technical education. It is acknowledged that just...
Blog PostSunderam SaxenaAs we move towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, there is an increasing demand for land to accommodate industries for manufacturing, mining rare earth minerals and producing hydroelectric power, etc. At the same time, India,...
Policy UpdateKarnavi ShendeBACKGROUNDThe Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission (ANIRLM), operating under the Directorate of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the Union Territory Administration, has been implementing rural financial inclusion programmes...
Policy UpdateDebjani ChatterjaniBackgroundGirls in Rajasthan have historically faced barriers to higher education due to household financial constraints, limited transport facilities and the distance between villages and colleges. These challenges can make daily commuting difficult and discourage girls from continuing...
Policy UpdateDebjani ChatterjeeBackgroundWomen in Gujarat, particularly those from low income households, have often faced difficulties in accessing affordable bank loans to start small businesses or expand existing livelihood activities. Limited access to credit and delays in loan approvals restricted...
Policy UpdateKhushiMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA) | National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)BackgroundSexual offences present significant challenges for law-enforcement agencies, particularly when investigations involve repeat offenders, movement across State boundaries or the verification of criminal antecedents. Fragmented information across police...
Policy UpdateManisha KumariBackgroundEducation plays an important role in developing students’ knowledge, confidence and understanding of society. However, learning confined to textbooks and classrooms may not always provide students with direct exposure to history, culture, science and public institutions. Educational...
Policy UpdateHimanshi SinghBackgroundIndia’s neighborhood diplomacy and South–South development cooperation have undergone a major strategic transformation over the past two decades. Central to this evolution is the paradigm of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs)—formerly known as Small Development Projects...
Policy UpdatePurbaa JagannathBackgroundAs India’s cooling needs continue to increase, the challenge for policy is at a crossroads between climate change, public health, energy security and economic development. With the rising temperature and the fast urbanisation, the expansion of infrastructure,...
Policy UpdateArjya Shree PandeBackgroundThe National Commission for Women (NCW) NRI Cell was established to address the growing challenges faced by Indian women in marriages involving Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) or overseas Indians. In view of the seriousness of issues...
