IMPRI INSIGHTS

Policy UpdateAyana N KBackground Punargeham is Kerala’s flagship relocation programme for fisher families living within 50 metres of the High Tide Line (HTL). Implemented by the Fisheries Department under the broader LIFE Mission housing framework, its core premise is simple:...

Policy UpdatePurbaa JagannathBackgroundTechnological innovation, industrial competitiveness and economic growth rely on a skilled workforce in the knowledge-driven global economy, which includes the research and development (R&D) sector. The development of indigenous technologies and the conversion of scientific knowledge into...

Policy updateSaachi SaxenaBackgroundIndia’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2035 sets out next phase of climate action under the Paris Agreement, building on earlier commitments while balancing economic growth, energy security and climate resilience. The Union Cabinet approved the...

Policy UpdateMannat AbbotBackgroundThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on 1 July 2017 to create a more unified indirect tax system and reduce the cascading effect of taxes. Under the normal GST system, the supplier of...

Policy UpdateViksha AdhinarayanAbstractThe BRICS Summit 2026, hosted in New Delhi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the summit emphasized digital transformation, sustainable development, and multilateral reform. Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa...

Policy UpdateTanisha HoodaBackgroundIndia’s expanding economy has increased the need for efficient transportation networks and a well-coordinated logistics system. Roads, railways, ports, shipping, aviation and inland waterways play an important role in the movement of goods and passengers. However, when...

Policy UpdatePurbaa JagannathBackgroundIn an era of fast technological change, startups now play an important role in the growth of the Indian economy and job creation, innovation, and digital inclusion. The Indian startup ecosystem, however, has traditionally been marred by...

Aatrishnu HalderThe Out of Pocket Expenditures (OOPE) on health is one of the primary barriers impeding a sustained access to quality healthcare in India. While the National Health Accounts Estimates for India (2021-22) reports a reduction in OOPE as...

Policy UpdateSneha KohliBackground Maternal health remains an important indicator of a country’s healthcare accessibility, quality of medical services, and broader socioeconomic development. In India, barriers such as poverty, geographical isolation, limited awareness, and the cost of childbirth have historically affected...

Policy UpdatePrisha SachdevaBackgroundFASTag is India’s flagship electronic toll collection system, introduced in 2016 to enable seamless, contactless payment of user fees at toll plazas using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. It was launched by the National Highways Authority of...