Policy UpdateSoorya SubbuInceptionA Global Capability Center (GCC) is an establishment that helps a company use global talent and technology to upgrade its business. The Global Capabilities Center (GCC), also referred to as Global In-house Center (GIC) was established in...
Policy UpdateMeyhar Kaur WaliaBackgroundThe Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in August 1998 to provide term loans for the agricultural needs of farmers. The issuance of KCCs is based on farmers’ land holdings to ensure uniform adoption and...
Policy UpdateGayathri PramodIntroduction Tonnage tax schemes, a unique form of taxation primarily found in the maritime industry, provide shipowners and operators with an alternative to traditional corporate taxation. Instead of taxing profits, these schemes assess taxes based on a...
Policy Update Riya RawatIntroductionThe Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) serves as the cornerstone of India’s economic framework, fostering entrepreneurship, employment generation, and industrial growth. The MSME sector is often regarded as the backbone of the Indian...
Mahera ImamIntroductionThe participation of women in governance has been a cornerstone of democratic decentralization in India, aimed at fostering inclusive decision-making and equitable rural development. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was a landmark reform that institutionalized gender...
Mahashweta MukherjeeIn India, where over 62 million tons of municipal waste is generated annually, a silent workforce toils to keep our cities clean. These are the informal waste workers—men and women who painstakingly collect, segregate, and recycle waste. Among...
Policy Update“Trade without borders is a vision of progress; trade with efficiency is the reality of opportunity.” – AnonymousR Sonali Devi I. IntroductionFor several decades, traders delivering products across borders have been constrained by regulatory obstacles and “paperwork.” The simplifying,...
Maya PIntroductionIndia’s energy sector has witnessed rapid growth, driven by ambitious policies aimed at sustainability, energy security, and economic development. However, achieving a just energy transition requires addressing gender disparities in energy access, workforce participation, and benefits distribution. While...
Policy UpdateGayathri PramodINTRODUCTIONIndia’s mining sector has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s economic development, supplying essential raw materials to industries such as infrastructure, energy, defense, and technology. The country has vast mineral resources, including coal, iron ore, bauxite,...
Policy UpdateDeepankshi AgnihotryAs another year passes, March 14th marks the International Day of River Restoration, a moment to reflect on the vital role rivers play in human civilization. For millennia, rivers have nurtured societies, economies, and ecosystems, yet their...
