Mansi TirthaniBackgroundIndian rupee is under global pressure hitting historic lows to ₹95 per dollar. This macro volatility ceases to be a mere statistic but in reality it transforms into a structural crisis that impacts women differently. Macroeconomic shocks are...
Policy UpdateLubian DuaBackgroundIndia, for a long time, has been facing a serious problem: children dying and suffering from diseases that could have easily been prevented by vaccines. The Universal Immunisation Programme, which was launched in 1985, was a potential...
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya CBIntroductionillicit drug industry has emerged to become one of the biggest threats of transnational security of the twenty-first century. What began as a mere law and order issue has now become synonymous with terrorism, organized crime,...
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya CBIntroductionTechnological progress has revolutionized warfare, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs) have become an important element of military operations. Being initially used for ISR purposes, drones have acquired multiple functions, including conducting precision strikes, electronic warfare, targeting,...
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya CBBackgroundIndia and Oman have enjoyed close relations for more than five millennia, with maritime trade across the Indian Ocean serving as the foundation of their historical partnership. These early commercial and cultural exchanges gradually evolved into...
IntroductionBiotechnology has quietly become one of India’s most consequential growth sectors, yet for years it lacked a single, unifying national framework. The BioE3 Policy, Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment, was designed to fill that gap.The Union Cabinet, led...
Policy UpdateShruti SethiBackgroundPrior to 2015, India’s disability policy was governed by the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 which was a welfare-oriented statute that referenced non-discrimination in access to transport and public...
Policy UpdateShruti SethiBackground India is often described as a young nation, yet it is simultaneously becoming one of the world’s fastest-ageing nations. The country’s elderly population, those aged 60 and above, numbered 149 million as of 1 July, 2022 and...
Policy Update Mehul RastogiIntroduction –India and Norway have shared a long-standing partnership and bilateral relations since February 1947, which have strengthened over the years. 2027 will mark 80 years of diplomatic relations between India and Norway. They have bilateral...
Policy UpdateShruti SethiBackground Health insurance has emerged as a critical policy instrument for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India. Before the introduction of Swasthya Sathi, West Bengal faced significant challenges related to catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), low insurance penetration...
