Policy UpdateKavin Adithya CB Introduction illicit drug industry has emerged to become one of the biggest threats of transnational security of the twenty-first century. What began as a mere law and order issue has now become synonymous with terrorism, organized…
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya CB Introduction Technological progress has revolutionized warfare, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs) have become an important element of military operations. Being initially used for ISR purposes, drones have acquired multiple functions, including conducting precision strikes, electronic warfare,…
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya CB Background India and Oman have enjoyed close relations for more than five millennia, with maritime trade across the Indian Ocean serving as the foundation of their historical partnership. These early commercial and cultural exchanges gradually evolved…
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Introduction Biotechnology has quietly become one of India’s most consequential growth sectors, yet for years it lacked a single, unifying national framework. The BioE3 Policy, Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment, was designed to fill that gap.…
Prior to 2015, India's disability policy was governed by the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 which was a welfare-oriented statute that referenced non-discrimination in access to transport and public spaces but created no enforceable accessibility standards or implementation timeline.
India is often described as a young nation, yet it is simultaneously becoming one of the world's fastest-ageing nations. The country's elderly population, those aged 60 and above, numbered 149 million as of 1 July, 2022 and is projected to double, reaching nearly 347 million by 2050, accounting for close to 20.8 percent of the total population (United Nations Population Fund).