Dr. Manorama Bakshi As we mark yet another International Day of Action for Women’s Health on May 28, we must pause—not to pat ourselves on the back for progress made—but to reckon with what still remains undone.Yes, there has...
Avantika KansalCurrent Political InstabilityWorld is not unknown to the recent coup of Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh which took place on 5th of August 2024. Though it seemed sudden but seldom things which seem to be...
Policy UpdateGauri KhannaBrief History Before 1976, the Department of Export Promotion took care of matters related to the textile industry under the Ministry of Commerce. A separate Department of Textiles was established to focus on this sector in March 1976....
Policy UpdateGauri KhannaSource – National portal of IndiaIntroduction Teachers were using teacher-centered and conventional ways of teaching, which led to poor learning outcomes.The government launched the National Mission to Improve Learning Outcomes at the Elementary Level (NISHTHA) on August 21,...
Policy UpdateBhavya JainIntroductionDigiDhan Dashboard is a full-featured digital platform launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It has the function of monitoring, reporting, and analyzing digital payment transactions throughout the nation. The dashboard...
Policy UpdateSai Srinesh DuppatiIntroductionThe India Innovation for Graphene (IICG), a pivotal initiative aimed at propelling India’s capabilities in Graphene Research, Development, and commercialization. Established through a collaboration between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Government of...
Policy UpdateAyushi SahaBackgroundThe Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence initiative started in 2009 by the Department of Science and Technology in India. Its core objective is to enhance the research capability of universities across India. Since its formation...
Policy UpdateSuranjana MitraScience, as a stream, for a long time has been a male-dominated domain where women have faced discrimination merely on the grounds of their gender. Even today, in medical or engineering fields, women have to face many...
Policy UpdateTuba AtharBackgroundThe Scheme of Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) (Earlier known as Scheme of Grant-in-aid to Voluntary and other Organizations working for Scheduled Castes (SC), 2018) was implemented by Department of Social...
Policy UpdateSai Srinesh DupattiBackgroundSince India’s independence, the North Eastern Region (NER) has experienced a variety of socioeconomic dynamics. The eight states, including Sikkim, have distinct cultures and languages that are founded in diverse socioeconomic and political upheavals. In response,...
