TK ArunWhile the economic and geopolitical consequences of a second Trump term have been widely discussed, certain facets of Trump’s victory have not received the attention they deserve.The straws in the wind pointing to a troubled economy are cumulating...
Dr Anandajit GoswamiA change in approach can help developing countries challenge the historically negative outcomes of the negotiation process and adopt a positive outlookIn a recent book, environmental lawyer Svitlana Romanko speaks of a Ukrainian movement towards a permanent embargo on Russian...
ARUN KUMAR The nation is not at peace. News of violence and protests have become routine. The result is a diversion of the nation’s energies from tackling urgent long-term national and international challenges that are piling up with implications...
Policy UpdateRiya RawatBackgroundThe Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PM Vishwakarma) scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, is a pivotal government initiative targeting India’s vast community of artisans and craftspeople, traditionally referred to as “Vishwakarmas.” These individuals are engaged in trades passed...
Policy UpdateRiya RawatBackgroundMission Vatsalya, a centrally sponsored initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, strives to provide comprehensive care and protection for children across India. Building on the foundations of the former Child Protection Services (CPS) Scheme,...
ADITI NARAYANI PASWANIndia is the largest democracy in the world. Women’s participation in politics helps advance gender equality and affects both the range of policy issues that get considered and the types of solutions that are proposed.In elections across...
Policy UpdateAnamitra SinhaBackgroundThe Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is a significant initiative aimed at empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India. Its origins trace back to 2018, when the Cabinet approved the scheme for the initial period of 2018-2021,...
Policy UpdateAnamitra SinhaBackgroundThe Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme introduced by the Government of India as part of a broader initiative to bring about a “Blue Revolution” through sustainable development of the fisheries sector. This...
Policy UpdateRiya RawatBackgroundIndia’s vehicle scrapping policy, initially launched in 2021 under the Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP), was designed to enhance road safety and reduce environmental impact by mandating the scrapping of older vehicles. The original guidelines required...
Event ReportSana AnsariThe IMPRI Center for Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development (CECCSD) at the IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, conducted the ‘Environment Policy and Action Youth Fellowship,’ an online international summer school program. This two-month,...
