Policy UpdateArjun Brij IntroductionThe National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is India’s main policy instrument to fight rising drug abuse and illicit drug trade. Drafted as...
KartikIn the shadow of the world’s accelerating climate crisis, tribal communities -often the most environmentally conscious and historically sustainable societies- are finding their ways of life increasingly under threat. This blog offers a glimpse into my ongoing research on...
TK ArunThe government announced income tax concessions amounting to a total of ₹1 trillion to stimulate demand in the economy. The savings on tax outgo will take time to accumulate into a meaningful chunk of additional purchasing power in...
Policy UpdateKiranmanonmaniIntroduction:As a step to promote e-governance in the country, the platform MyGov was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, and launched by our Prime Minister, Shri.Narendra Modi on 6th July, 2014. MyGov...
KiranmanonmaniPolicy UpdateIntroduction:As a step to promote e-governance in the country, the platform MyGov was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, and launched by our Prime Minister, Shri.Narendra Modi on 6th July, 2014. MyGov...
Policy Update Gauri KhannaIntroductionThe Ministry of Panchayati Raj was established in 2004 under the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, to monitor all matters related to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and District Planning Committees. The Panchayati Raj plays a crucial...
Policy UpdateRadhika GuptaBackgroundIndia, despite being a rapidly developing country and the world’s fourth largest economy, faces a significant literacy challenge today. Despite the government’s efforts to promote inclusive education and achieve a 100% nationwide literacy rate, 28.7 Crore people...
Policy UpdateVaralika RaizadaIntroduction India’s e-governance efforts and digital empowerment require significant technological advancement and innovation. The introduction of the GI Cloud Initiative, Meghraj, was one significant move made by the Indian government. In order to increase the administrative effectiveness of...
Policy UpdateKiranmanonmani. YIntroductionScience and Heritage Research Initiative is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Government of India, on 16th December, 2019. It was initiated to apply scientific...
Policy UpdateArjun BrijIntroductionLaunched on March 8, 2018, the Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is India’s flagship initiative for improving the nutritional status of children, pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, and other vulnerable groups. It is spearheaded by the...
