Policy UpdateShivashish Narayan Ministry of Rural Development The Ministry of Rural Development, comprising the Department of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources, is the key agency driving development...
Policy UpdateShivashish NarayanIndia has recognized education as a cornerstone for socio-economic development, leading to the enactment of landmark legislation in 2010 that made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14. This initiative reflects the country’s...
TK ARUNIndia-US ties are growing on the back of strategic convergence. An election outcome won’t alter the long-term trend. However, America has the world’s most impactful culture and what happens there ripples out. Donald Trump negativity, therefore, represents a...
Policy UpdateSrishtistuti RoyHistoryThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) functions as the principal agency of the Government of India, responsible for formulating policies, plans, and schemes aimed at promoting renewable and non-conventional energy resources. It serves as the...
A AMARENDER REDDYThe One Health approach provides the world, including India, a robust framework to address complex challenges, from zoonotic diseases and food safety to antimicrobial resistance and biodiversity conservationAs the world observes One Health Day on November 3,...
Sameer UnhaleThe introduction and positioning of Municipal bonds in global south, as source of infrastructure financing and project funding, despite last three decades, have not seen any mainstreaming, beyond attempts of hype and drumming and trumpetting of couple...
Policy UpdateMeenu MohanHistoryThe Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) was established in January 1985. It is responsible for promoting industrial research and development in India. The department also oversees various administrative functions such as personnel management, vigilance, foreign...
Policy UpdateArohi SanyalINTRODUCTION:Rape Culture in India The prevailing feminist narrative typically describes rape culture as the societal normalization of male aggression in sexual violence against women. This understanding has its roots in radical feminist interpretations of patriarchy from the...
Harsh V Pant Shairee MalhotraIndia and Germany embark on a path of cooperation leading with trade and securityTHE INDO-GERMAN strategic partnership, dating back to 2000, has remained lacklustre, especially when compared with India’s dynamic ties with other Western partners...
Policy UpdateNaushabaThe prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine is showing no signs of abating. The conflict has been going on for more than two & half years now, reportedly either killing or wounding between 462,000 and 728,000 soldiers. Despite...
