IMPRI Desk

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  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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Know India Programme

Know India Programme (KIP) is an initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for the youth of India between the age group of 21-35 years. The main goal of this scheme is to build a closer connection between the youth of the country and their ancestral homeland by providing a deeper understanding of India. This programme provides a platform for the youth of Indian origin or the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) youth to familiarise themselves with contemporary India and its diverse aspects This consists of about three weeks ‘knowledge tourism programme providing them exposure to different sectors of growth and development of India. The programme is open to youth of Indian origin (excluding Non-Resident Indians) with preference given to PIOS from Girmitiya countries, which include Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa and Jamaica.

Accelerating State Education Program to Improve Results (ASPIRE) 2021: Transforming India’s School Education System Through Quality-Focused Interventions

The Accelerating State Education Program to Improve Results (ASPIRE) is a significant educational initiative that the Government of India implemented with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Approved in 2021 with a $500 million loan, ASPIRE aligns with the Ministry of Education's (MOE) Samagra Shiksha (Integrated Scheme for School Education) that was launched in 2018 by combining previous central schemes supporting primary education (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan), secondary education (Rashitriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan), and teacher education.

Anekantavada: India’s Pluralist Path in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict 

In an era of escalating global tensions, India’s diplomatic stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict stands out as a blend of restraint and pragmatism. While the world watches polarized powers clash, India has charted its own course, urging dialogue over division. This approach echoes an ancient Jain philosophy—Anekantavada, the doctrine of multiple perspectives or pluralism. 

AI, Digital Sovereignty, and Geopolitics: India’s Strategic Positioning Between the U.S. and China 

This article draws from both domestic and international policy documents and global analyses and explains how India is strategically positioning itself strategically between the two AI superpowers of the U.S. and China. 

Bridging the Cybersecurity Knowledge Gap: A Policy Perspective

The rapid expansion of digital technologies has revolutionised modern life, yet vulnerable groups such as primary school-aged children and retirees remain disproportionately exposed to cyber threats. While these groups are the focus of this policy proposal due to their distinct
challenges—children facing risks such as cyberbullying, and retirees vulnerable to losing their hard-earned life savings to scams—this in no way diminishes the importance of cyber literacy for other demographics.

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