IMPRI Desk

IMPRI Desk

  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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Empowering India’s Growth Engine: A Comprehensive Analysis of the MSME Ministry’s Structure, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) serves as the cornerstone of India's economic framework, fostering entrepreneurship, employment generation, and industrial growth. The MSME sector is often regarded as the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing nearly 30% to the country’s GDP, 45% of total exports, and providing livelihoods to over 110 million people.

Women Panchayats and Digital Inclusion: Transforming Local Governance

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was a landmark reform that institutionalized gender representation by reserving one-third (33%) of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This affirmative action policy significantly increased women’s political participation, enabling them to take on leadership roles as sarpanches (village heads) and panchayat members, thereby shaping governance at the grassroots level (Buch, 2010).

Transforming Global Trade: The Trade Facilitation Agreement Amendment 2017

Policy UpdateR Sonali Devi “Trade without borders is a vision of progress; trade with efficiency is the reality of opportunity.”                          – Anonymous I. Introduction For several decades, traders delivering products across borders have been constrained by regulatory obstacles and “paperwork.”…

Empowering Women in India’s Energy Transition: Bridging the Gender Gap Through Policy and Technology

India’s energy sector has witnessed rapid growth, driven by ambitious policies aimed at sustainability, energy security, and economic development. However, achieving a just energy transition requires addressing gender disparities in energy access, workforce participation, and benefits distribution. While India has made significant strides in renewable energy expansion and electrification, the gendered impact of these transitions remains an area requiring greater focus.

Transforming India’s Mining Sector: Key Reforms, Challenges, and Future Prospects

India's mining sector has long been a cornerstone of the nation's economic development, supplying essential raw materials to industries such as infrastructure, energy, defense, and technology. The country has vast mineral resources, including coal, iron ore, bauxite, and critical minerals integral to industrial and technological advancements. However, the sector faced persistent challenges for many years, hindering its efficiency and sustainability.

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