Sabitri SanyalAbstractThis project explores the imperative of embedding trauma-informed socio-emotional learning (SEL) and comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) into the secondary government school curriculum in urban India. Many adolescent students, especially girls in marginalized urban communities, face unaddressed trauma from...
Policy UpdateElenora Tu’uIntroduction:Cross border integration is a strategic imperative for regional energy security, economic growth, and climate resilience. This article argues that while the initiative has made commendable progress, emerging regulatory and infrastructural challenges must be addressed to unlock...
Melvin DIntroduction Millions of adolescents across the globe suffer silently from uncorrected refractive errors (URE) such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Despite being easily treated with corrective lenses, these vision problems remain one of the leading, yet under-addressed, public health...
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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...
