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Policy UpdateAtharva SalunkeBackground:The Jiyo Parsi Scheme, initiated in 2013-14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, is a first-of-its-kind Central Sector scheme to stem the falling Parsi population in India. Taking cognizance of the demographical woes of the community, the...
Policy UpdateBhavana GiraseBackground Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy and also the primary source of livelihood. It falls under the primary sector and supplies raw material to various other sectors. Therefore, the growth and modernisation of this sector...
Policy UpdatesBhavana GiraseBackgroundIndia is emerging as a global center for its vast digital user base and government initiatives, free and open source software (FOSS) innovation. India’s digital ecosystem is well deployed to use open-source technologies, with more than 96%...
Policy UpdateBhavana GiraseBackgroundIndia-Saudi Arabia share a history of deep economic, cultural and strategic ties. In recent decades, these have been strengthened by high-level exchanges and bilateral agreements. Both countries are committed to a relationship that leverages their respective strengths....
Policy UpdatesBhavana GiraseBackgroundIndia is steadily moving towards self-reliance and technological independence, especially under programs like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on imports across various sectors, including sustainable energy. An essential part of...
Policy UpdatesBhavana GiraseBackgroundIndia is emerging as a global leader in biotechnology, with its biotech sector valued at USD 165.7 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030. Recognising the sector’s vast potential to address global...
Policy UpdateBhavana GiraseBackgroundIndia began its journey with High-Performance Computing (HPC) several decades back, but it was not a smooth beginning. Supercomputers and HPC systems were categorized as strategic and dual-use technologies by many developed nations, which limited the access...
Policy UpdateAtharva SalunkeBackground:Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY), which was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Ayush, is a Central Sector Scheme. The scheme is aimed at upgrading the quality benchmark of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and...
TK ArunThe contrast is stark in the way US is negotiating with China and India. For India, a penal duty of 25% has kicked in for trade with Russia. This will be on top of the higher than expected...
