Policy UpdateDipankar MazumderBackgroundThe Ministry of Culture is the apex Indian government ministry dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and enrichment of a nation’s cultural heritage. The Ministry was constituted with the primary objective of preserving national heritage, promoting cultural diversity...
Policy UpdateBhavya Jain Background:PM e-Vidya is a key program introduced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on May 17, 2020, as an element of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan. It was launched in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Policy UpdateBhavyaIntroduction The “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” scheme was launched in December 2014 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, with a timeline up to 31st March 2026. It aims to contribute to...
Policy UpdateSreeja MukherjeeFig.1. Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/zHsC79mGzGZ1VvEf8BackgroundThe National Knowledge Network (NKN) is a state-of-the-art, high-speed gigabit-class network infrastructure established to connect educational and research institutions across India. The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) approved NKN in March 2010 with an outlay...
Policy UpdateSreyoshi MitraIntroduction to Gram Panchayat Development PlanA Gram Panchayat Development Plan is a comprehensive document outlining a village’s development goals and their strategies, focusing on economic, social and physical development. It is a bottom-up approach and is a...
Policy UpdateBhavyaIntroductionThe National Housing Bank (NHB), through its Refinance Scheme for Construction Finance for Affordable Housing, aims to enhance the supply of affordable housing across India. This initiative provides concessional refinance support to Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) like Scheduled...
Policy UpdateBhavya JainIntroductionMission Vatsalya is a flagship child welfare and protection initiative launched by the Government of India in the year 2021 which was implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development aimed at ensuring the safety, protection...
Policy UpdateYash KumarBACKGROUNDIndia’s strategic engagement in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) reflects its commitment to integrating into the global economy and enhancing trade relations....
Parul ShelarSustainability in architecture is often framed through high- tech solutions and institutional interventions, yet one of the most effective models exists in the unplanned spaces of Dharavi. This dense, self- organized settlement operates on a remarkable circular economy,...
Anil TrigunayatThe recent India-Pak limited but decisive war was provoked by heinous terror attacks that killed innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, carried out by terrorists backed by the Pakistani deep state. These attacks hit the nerve...
