Policy UpdateSivapriya CBBackgroundThe Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) was established in 1987 as a Public Limited Company, which is now a Public Sector Enterprise under the control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The primary purpose...
Policy UpdateChetan GuptaIntroduction:Critical minerals are non-fuel minerals essential for a state’s economic development, national security and green transition. The demand for critical minerals has accelerated as supply chain vulnerabilities have become more pronounced, and critical minerals have become a...
Policy UpdateArushi Jain BackgroundThe Indo-Pacific region today is more than a geographic construct; it is a critical arena where great power rivalries intersect with global trade. At the heart of this region lies the South China Sea, a vital...
Policy UpdateTanmyi AnthwalBackgroundAs biotechnology reshapes sectors ranging from public health to sustainable agriculture, the need for structured scientific dialogue and public engagement has never been greater. To bridge this gap, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) operates the CTEP (Conference,...
Policy UpdateTanmyi Anthwal The International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multi-modal transportation network that integrates ship, rail, and road routes for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe, and Central Asia. The corridor’s primary objective is to enhance...
Policy UpdateCharu Singh Background:In March 2010, the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) approved the establishment of the National Knowledge Network (NKN) at an outlay of Rs 5990 Crore, to be implemented by NIC over a period of 10 years.The National...
Policy UpdateAkanksha BaroniaIntroduction:Countries have been attempting to improve supply chain linkages as well as searching for resilient and long-term value chains. Countries are interconnected and dependent on one another countries for production inputs leading to exports. The COVID-19 and...
Policy UpdateAditi Singh KaushikBackgroundIn 1947, the unruly British Raj, which had ruled India for almost two hundred years ended with Indian Independence. The Raj left an undeniable impact on the country’s social, and cultural landscape – including, a complex...
Policy UpdateSivapriyaBackgroundIndia has the third-largest reserves of rare earth elements, accounting for 6.9 million metric tons or 7.6 percent of global reserves. But it contributes less than 1 percent of the global rare-earth mining, facing infrastructural, environmental, and regulatory...
Policy UpdateAditi BishtPicture Credit: The Economic Times BackgroundIndia and Germany have had a long-standing relationship since 1947 and a strategic partnership since 2000, with a focus on climate change, sustainable development, and technology cooperation. The Indo-German Green Hydrogen Partnership has...
