IMPRI Desk

IMPRI Desk

  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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Blurry Futures, Hidden Barriers: Uncorrected Vision in Adolescents and the Global Call for Action 

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Millions of adolescents across the globe suffer silently from uncorrected refractive errors (URE) such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Despite being easily treated with corrective lenses, these vision problems remain one of the leading, yet under-addressed, public health challenges for young people. The ripple effects extend far beyond blurry sight, impacting education, psychosocial well-being, and future opportunities especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Jiyo Parsi Scheme (2025)

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The Jiyo Parsi Scheme, initiated in 2013-14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, is a first-of-its-kind Central Sector scheme to stem the falling Parsi population in India. Taking cognizance of the demographical woes of the community, the scheme follows a scientific intervention and systematic measures for stabilizing and incrementally increasing their numbers.

Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) Policy Highlights 2024-25: Transforming Indian Agriculture through Sustainable Research and Education.

Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) Policy Highlights 2024-25: Transforming Indian Agriculture through Sustainable Research and Education

Policy Update Bhavana Girase Background Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy and also the primary source of livelihood. It falls under the primary sector and supplies raw material to various other sectors. Therefore, the growth and modernisation of this…

OpenForge 2015–2025: A Decade of Empowering Open-Source Government Innovation

OpenForge 2015–2025: A Decade of Empowering Open-Source Government Innovation

India is emerging as a global center for its vast digital user base and government initiatives, free and open source software (FOSS) innovation. India's digital ecosystem is well deployed to use open-source technologies, with more than 96% of the 4G users accessing the Internet through open-source platforms such as Android. Recognizing this capacity, the Government of India (GOI) has actively promoted the adoption of open-source since 2015, notably through Openforge, an official platform for collaborative development of e-governance applications.

India-Saudi Arabia Evolving Renewable Energy and Investment Partnership 2006-2025

India-Saudi Arabia Evolving Renewable Energy and Investment Partnership 2006-2025

India-Saudi Arabia share a history of deep economic, cultural and strategic ties. In recent decades, these have been strengthened by high-level exchanges and bilateral agreements. Both countries are committed to a relationship that leverages their respective strengths. The Delhi Declaration in 2006 and the Riyadh Declaration in 2010 were two initiatives that built a foundation for cooperation, especially in energy. Since then, the relationship expanded significantly through visits by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, which eventually led to the formation of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) in 2019.

Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Plant: A Major Step Towards Self-Reliance

Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Plant: A Major Step Towards Self-Reliance

India is steadily moving towards self-reliance and technological independence, especially under programs like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on imports across various sectors, including sustainable energy. An essential part of this shift is gaining the ability to access and process critical minerals. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are crucial in making high-performance components like Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs). These magnets are widely used in wind turbines, electric cars, electronics and defense applications.

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