The 21st century has been defined by the ever growing interdependence of human, animals and environmental health. With more than 60% of known infectious diseases in humans and 75% of the emerging infections being zoonotic in nature, the importance of an unified streamline approach is undeniable.
This vision materialized through the creation of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the establishment of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Together, they represent India's commitment to offering a financial hub that is competitive, forward-looking, and aligned with global standards. But beyond competition, there is a deeper ambition: to redefine what a financial centre can be—rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and excellence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words capture this intent clearly when he described GIFT City as a zone designed to serve not just India, but the world.
Manorama Bakshi India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has seen a significant decline, dropping from 556 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 89 in 2022, reflecting an 84% decrease. This progress is commendable, yet it masks persistent challenges that…
Anurag Yadav During a visit to a sun-scorched village in Rajasthan last year, I met Rekha, a woman who radiated determination. As a Jal Sakhi—a water friend—she led her community in building a farm pond to capture rainwater, transforming barren…
Maya P As the world inches closer to critical climate deadlines, the global policy community is rethinking how carbon is priced—and how accountability can span across borders. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the European Union’s ambitious response to…
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) which is part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, introduced the Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology Development (PACE) scheme back in 2012.