Policy UpdateTuba AtharSource: Nepal, India jointly inaugurate road link connecting Indo-Nepal border- The WeekBackgroundNepal and India have deep cultural, social, and religious ties and have a unique and resilient connection. Tourism is a vital economic driver for both India and...
Policy UpdateCharu Singh The deepening of India-Israel Defence ties. Observer Research Foundation. https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-deepening-of-india-israel-defence-tiesBackgroundAs India is trying to advance its security and technological self-reliance, India-Israel cooperation in anti-terror and drone technology is deepening. These relations formally go back to the...
Meghana Sri LakshmiThe Indian Constitution enshrines a solemn promise of equality and non-discrimination in Articles 14 and 15, committing the nation to protect citizens equally before the law. Yet, feminist legal reforms in India often assume a uniform category...
Policy UpdateRiya SinghBACKGROUNDThe One District One Product(ODOP) policy was started by Yogi Adityanath, Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, on January 24, 2018. The scheme aims to encourage sales of indigenous and specialized products/crafts of Uttar Pradesh, generating employment...
Policy UpdateRiya SinghBackgroundIntegrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a coastal management process that considers geographical and political boundaries and focuses on sustainability. The concept was developed in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and outlined in...
EGBVF Ending Gender-based Violence Fellowship- Cohort 2.0 | Theme: Strategic Responses Towards Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence | An Online National Autumn School Program | A Three-Month Online Immersive Certificate Training Course | September-November 2025 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearningFellows List...
Policy UpdateVanshika KhannaBackgroundThe National AYUSH Mission was launched by the Government of India in 2014 with the vision of promoting and advancing Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). The program aims to provide cost-effective healthcare by prioritising...
Policy UpdateAditi BishtBackgroundIndia and Portugal have a deep-rooted and growing partnership that has developed into a modern partnership based on technology, innovation, and sustainability. The bilateral relationship, which dates to the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, will celebrate...
Policy UpdateAditya SharmaBackgroundModified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) started in July 2012 as a three-year scheme addressing India’s growing import dependency. In 2015, it underwent its first major revision, extending the program to 2020, adding 15 verticals, and simplifying...
Policy UpdateMallika AmaleFor nearly 75 years, India and Indonesia have shared strong bilateral ties spanning political, cultural, and economic cooperation. A key pillar of their relationship is the robust palm oil trade, which has become a cornerstone of economic...
