IMPRI Desk

Joined: August 6, 2023
Articles: 2428

Insights, Gender Impact Studies Center

Are We Doing Enough to Empower Women in STEM?

Globally, they make up only 28% of the STEM workforce (World Economic Forum, 2021), with even fewer in fields like artificial intelligence, bio-engineering, robotics, and space technology. This disparity is not due to a lack of talent but rather systemic barriers in education, career opportunities, and funding. Breaking these barriers is not just about gender equality, it is essential for driving innovation, scientific advancement, and societal progress.

IMPRI Desk
March 19, 2025

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies

Ukraine-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia: A Path to Peace or a Political Play?

There is little reason for Russia to agree to a cessation of hostilities, after having suffered much.

IMPRI Desk and TK Arun
March 18, 2025

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Centres, International Relations and Strategic Studies

Trump’s Trade Fallacies: From Tariffs to India’s GST

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has called out US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports into the country, saying the import duties would not be paid by some tooth fairy, but by American consumers, and so amounts to a tax on US citizens. This is wholesome fact-checking.

IMPRI Desk and TK Arun
March 17, 2025

Insights, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics

Tariffs Paving the Way for a Trade War: The Future of Free Trade

On March 4, 2025, tariffs kicked in on US’s biggest trading partners - Mexico, Canada and China. India is still negotiating a deal as cutting tariffs on US goods could impact agriculture and industry. Trump may be using the threat of tariffs to get concessions for USA – but, it could boomerang on the US.

IMPRI Desk and Arun Kumar
March 17, 2025

Policy Update, Insights, Thematic Areas

The 1985 National Framework for GCC – Budget 2025

The expansion of GCCs in India will certainly create numerous job opportunities, and foster skill development, while allowing India to attract more MNCs with a competitive edge.

IMPRI Desk
March 17, 2025

Policy Update, Insights, Thematic Areas

Kisan Credit Card Scheme 1998: A Driver of Financial Inclusion in India’s Agricultural Framework

Policy UpdateMeyhar Kaur Walia Background The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in August 1998 to provide term loans for the agricultural needs of farmers. The issuance of KCCs is based on farmers’ land holdings to ensure uniform adoption…

IMPRI Desk
March 16, 2025