Policy UpdateArya GuptaBackgroundIn the Economic Survey 2016–17, the idea of a centralised ‘bad bank’ for India was first floated on the background of legacy non-performing assets (NPAs) that had built up in the public sector banks as a result...
Policy UpdateTanisha HoodaBackgroundThe Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme) was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 and approved by the Union Cabinet for establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks in India. Of the total financial outlay of ₹3,030 crore,...
Policy UpdatePritha ChowdharyBackgroundEdible oils form an essential component of India’s food and nutritional security, and oilseeds play a vital role in the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Oilseeds contribute not only to nutritional security but also to farmers’ welfare,...
Policy UpdateAngela RajeevBackgroundThe Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was introduced in 2015 as a voluntary pension scheme to address a pressing gap in India’s social security system. It was originally launched as the Swavalamban Yojana under the UPA government before...
Ayana N KBackground Kerala has long been recognised for its high literacy rate, strong social development, and relatively inclusive educational environment. Yet, the state faces a paradox in higher education. While Kerala produces a highly educated population, many of its...
Policy Update Nayanshi JainIntroductionGovernance is ultimately assessed not by the volume of expenditure or the number of schemes launched, but by the quality of outcomes delivered to citizens. As Indian policymaking has increasingly adopted data-driven and outcome-oriented approaches, the...
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya C.B.BackgroundThe India-Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) is a formal bilateral mechanism established in 2010 following the elevation of India-ROK relations to a Strategic Partnership. This dialogue was further reinforced when the...
BackgroundIndia’s financial inclusion landscape has witnessed significant transformations over the last decade, primarily driven by the expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). While the combination of Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) accounts and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) successfully democratized the...
Policy UpdatePragya RaghavBackgroundThe Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology (TRUST) Initiative was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s working visit to Washington, D.C., on 13 February 2025 during the second term of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra...
Policy UpdateAnshuBackgroundThe Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the National Programme on High Efficiency Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 April 2021, with a total outlay of ₹24,000 crore, to build gigawatt-scale domestic...
