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Changing Nature of Hydrological Regime in Greater Himalayas
The Himalayas, once thought of as a secure “water tower”, are undergoing rapid changes. Problems that were once considered to be climate-related events of the...
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – Decentralized Power Generation with a Focus on INR 220 Billion Budget Allocation in the 2026 Union Budget
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, encourages decentralised solar power generation in rural areas by ensuring that all citizens, particularly...
Investment Facilitation for Development — India’s Stance at WTO MC14
The Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement was concluded in July 2023 through a WTO Joint Statement Initiative involving 128 members. It covers transparency of...
Aspirational Districts Programme – Evaluating NITI Aayog’s local governance initiative through the lens of human development vs. infrastructure outcomes.
The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) represents an ideal shift in Indian governance, moving from top-down planning to “competitive federalism”. While the programme has successfully utilised...
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India’s marginalised students need support beyond quotas
India’s marginalised students need support beyond quotas Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indias-marginalised-students-need-support-beyond-quotas-3794156
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Public Private Partnerships: Bridging the Infrastructure Gap
By Shreyas Ernest Isaac Source: Creative Commons Why do we need Infrastructure? The United Nations Office for Project Services states that infrastructure is not merely...
A Decadal Look at the Political Evolution in Rajasthan: Shifts and Challenges in Welfare and Development (2013-2024)
By Nitisha Lal Source: Hindustan Times, and the Mint. The state of Rajasthan, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscape has witnessed notable...
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The Limits of India’s Climate Justice Narrative
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India. “Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav delivers India’s National Statement at UNFCCC CoP30 High-Level Segment,at Belém, Brazil.” 18 November 2025. India’s climate diplomacy at COP30 fluently demanded global …
Union Budget 2026-27: What it holds for Country’s Gig Economy?
Abhinav Joshi Source- Bizsolindia Pvt. Ltd. India’s booming gig and platform economy continues to operate with restricted social and legal safeguards. This article aims to examine whether the Union Budget 2026-27 makes any meaningful advancement …
Union Budget 2026-27: Making sense of India’s AI trajectory
Source: India Today Amidst the AI fanfare, it becomes extremely important for budding policymakers, scholars and researchers to debunk the myths surrounding AI and to treat it as a technological tool capable of effectively performing …
The Pursuit of Atmanirbharta in Indian Defence: Trends, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
Aditya Singh Rathore Source: HAL Deck India’s push for Atmanirbharta in defence marks a strategic shift which aims at reducing long-standing dependence on foreign imports. While rising capital expenditure and indigenous programmes signal progress, continued …
Assessing India’s Capex-Led Growth Strategy
Nagappan Arun Photo Credits: Frans van Heerden India’s capex has surged from ₹4.39 lakh crore to ₹12.2 lakh crore in less than half a decade, with the government betting that building public infrastructure like roads, …
