Policy Update Saniya Verma & Kashif ManzerIntroductionThe concept of decentralized governance, particularly through blockchain technology, has emerged as a potential solution to India’s bureaucratic trust crisis. This crisis, characterized by issues like corruption, inefficiency, and lack of transparency, undermines...
Anil TrigunayatThe key to addressing the volatility in West Asia is to address Iran’s nuclear programme and find credible and sustainable ways to settle the century-old Palestinian problem, for which a positive shift in the mindset of Tehran, Tel...
SRIKANTH KONDAPALLIThe China-US self-destructive and high-intensity tariff war is an opportunity for India to restructure its industrial and financial markets and intensify high grade trade liberalisation arrangements with advanced economies.Ever since the April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ surprise imposition of...
Namratha KulkarniIntroductionGender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive and devastating human rights violations across the globe. It transcends borders, cultures, and communities—affecting individuals regardless of age, class, race, or sexual orientation. Whether it takes the form of...
Policy UpdateDeepankshi AgnihotryIndustry 5.0 has arrived with full force. Whenever an industrial revolution occurs, it brings with it a host of new beginnings, one of which is the accelerated pace of urbanization.. In India, the world’s most populous country...
Policy Update Omkar ShelarThe Centre of Excellence in AI for Education was announced in the Annual Financial Statement (FY 2025-26) with a budgetary allocation of ₹500 crores to transform the education landscape into AI-aided teaching, personalised education and skill...
Policy UpdateSaniya VermaIntroduction In a world where evidence-based policymaking is the order of the day, the Government of India’s “Impactful Policy Research in Social Sciences” (IMPRESS) initiative reflects innovation, introduced to augment the nation’s social science research environment. Initiated by...
TK ArunThe week in review was dominated by US president Donald Trump, as every week has been since his inauguration on January 20. In his latest move, the US president suspended his reciprocal tariffs on all countries, save China,...
Ashutosh GuptaPolicy UpdateIntroductionIn recent years, India has experienced a significant transformation in its entrepreneurial environment, establishing itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. To promote this dynamic expansion, the Government of India established the Alternate Investment Funds...
Policy UpdateVaralika RaizadaIntroductionAccording to the census 2011, nearly 78 million individuals migrated from rural to urban areas. This increase was due to the availability of better opportunities, higher wages, better education and healthcare in the urban areas. This migration...
