Policy UpdateRiddhi SutharBackground In 1987 India became the first country to receive “Pioneer Investor” status from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB). Nearly 75,000 sq. km. of seabed area...
Policy UpdateTanvi NerurkarBackgroundEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved globally from voluntary updates to a core element of corporate governance. India has both followed and, at times, led this shift. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI),...
Policy UpdateTanvi NerurkarBackgroundAs climate change becomes a greater global concern, many countries are using market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth. Carbon markets have become a key policy tool, putting a price on emissions reductions...
Policy UpdateTanvi NerurkarBackgroundIndian cities are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. Rapid urbanisation, growing populations, and rising infrastructure demands have heightened exposure to challenges such as heatwaves, urban flooding, poor air quality, water stress, and pressure on...
Policy UpdateParidhi PassiBackgroundIndia has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world, but for decades it did not get much policy attention. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells turn...
Policy UpdateParidhi PassiBackgroundIndia has over 10.45 crore tribal people spread across more than 705 communities, most of whom live in or near forested areas. For these communities, Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) is not just supplementary income, it is central...
Policy UpdateParidhi PassiBackgroundIndia’s urban transport system has a gap that has been ignored for far too long. Most mid-sized cities do not have organised bus services, and people are left depending on autorickshaws or private vehicles which are expensive...
Manorama BakshiArjun KumarAt the historic joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resonant address that captured the global innovation spotlight. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron under the aegis of the...
Policy UpdateR.TejaswiniBackgroundIndian silk production is among the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. India is one of the few countries in the world which produces all major varieties of silk, making its silk production unique...
Policy UpdateR.TejaswiniBackgroundThe Indian Handloom sector is one of the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. Yet it is also one of the most unorganised sectors of the Indian economy, which requires an integrated approach for systematised...
