The Environment and the Union Budget 2026–27
On the 4th of February, 2026, IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute) Centre for Work and Welfare (CWW), New Delhi, convened a crucial online thematic discussion titled “T
Mr Aaswash Mahanta
Visiting Researcher
Currently associated with IMPRI as a Visiting Researcher, Aaswash has completed his Bachelors in Economics Honors from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi. His interest lies in politics, human development, digital governance and climate policy, among others.
Research Areas
Economy and Infrastructure, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Social Sector
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The Portable Social Shield: Anchoring India’s $10-Trillion Ambition in Universal Health Coverage
Manorama BakshiArjun Kumar As India navigates the transformative journey toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, the benchmarks of national progress are underg
Indian Foreign Services : Frontier Of India’s Diplomacy
The Indian Foreign Services(IFS) is India’s premier diplomatic corps, responsible for projecting the nation’s interests abroad.
India–Canada: South Asian Diaspora as a Cultural Bridge
The South Asian diaspora in Canada, a community of nearly two million people, is a foundational element of the bilateral relationship between India and Canada. This community has l
India-South Korea: K-Culture Meets Bollywood
India and South Korea are experiencing vibrant cultural rendezvous. In the past decade, the Korean Wave, from K-pop and K-dramas to K-beauty and K-food, has surged across India, es
Feminisation of Labour in India: Gender, Precarity, and Development
Women’s labour has always been central to India’s economy. Yet it remains among the most undervalued and least recognised forms of work.
Charting Health’s Future: Budget Imperatives in a Shifting Order
As 2025 draws to a close, viewed from the window of a public health professional, the year offers a clear reminder that health leadership is not merely about systems, policies, or
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India–Laos: Textile Craft Heritage Exchange (2026)
The textile connection between India and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is rooted in a shared civilizational tapestry that spans over a millennium. Both nations view
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India–Myanmar: Buddhist Trail Development (2026)
The shared spiritual landscape between India and Myanmar is anchored in a 2,500-year-old history. Buddhism, which migrated from the plains of Magadha to the shores of the Irrawaddy