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Policy UpdateShivali YadavBackgroundFor almost sixty years, India operated its Major Ports based on the Major Port Trusts Act of 1963. That system relied significantly on Boards of Trustees, while tariffs were mostly determined by another entity, the Tariff Authority...
Policy UpdateSruti HalderBackgroundThe Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme was conceived as part of a broader strategy to curb India’s heavy reliance on physical gold imports, which were seen as a drag on the current account deficit and a source...
Policy UpdateKhushiBackgroundThe rapid expansion of digital technologies has created new opportunities for economic and social development, but it has also led to increasingly sophisticated forms of cybercrime. Recognising the need for a coordinated national response, the Ministry of Home...
Policy UpdateCB Kavin AdithyaBackgroundThe proliferation of digital technologies underscores the importance of cybersecurity, critical technologies, and supply chain resilience to Australia’s and India’s national security, economic growth, and innovation capacity. Advancements in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and...
Policy UpdatePritha ChowdharyBackgroundAgriculture remains a cornerstone of India’s economy and rural livelihoods. Agriculture and allied activities employ around 46.1% of the country’s workforce, making the sector one of the largest sources of employment in India, while contributing nearly one-fifth...
Understanding the Nuances of Climate Change in the Indian Subcontinent Cohort 3.0 | An Online International Monsoon School Program | A Six-Weeks Immersive Online Introductory Certificate Training Course | July-August 2026 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearningParticipants’ List & DetailsParticipants’ List & DetailsUnderstanding the Nuances of...
Policy UpdateNeha KumariBackgroundIndia’s coastline is one of the most consequential stretches of land in the country. The country’s coastline was officially reassessed from 7,516.6 kilometres to 11,098.81 kilometres in 2025, following updated measurements using modern GIS software and high-resolution...
Policy UpdateAmrutha Lahari KolluruIntroductionIt’s been ten years since the Paris Agreement and the Presidency at COP30 in Belem launched the Global Mutirao as a part of its Belem political package that came along with matters on global stocktake, adaptation...
Policy UpdateMannat AbbotBackgroundInsurance plays an important role in protecting individuals and businesses from unexpected financial losses. It provides financial support during difficult situations and helps reduce the burden caused by unforeseen events. By spreading risks across a larger group,...
Policy UpdateGargi BishtBACKGROUNDConsidering the growing urbanisation and lifestyle changes, India’s material consumption has increased six-fold between 1970 and 2015 and is expected to double again by 2030. According to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India...
