Policy Update Riddhi Suthar Background In 1987 India became the first country to receive “Pioneer Investor” status from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB). Nearly 75,000 sq. km. of…
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved globally from voluntary updates to a core element of corporate governance. India has both followed and, at times, led this shift.
As climate change becomes a greater global concern, many countries are using market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth. Carbon markets have become a key policy tool, putting a price on emissions reductions and encouraging more efficient technologies and energy efficiency.
Indian cities are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. Rapid urbanisation, growing populations, and rising infrastructure demands have heightened exposure to challenges such as heatwaves, urban flooding, poor air quality, water stress, and pressure on essential services.
India has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world, but for decades it did not get much policy attention. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells turn rigid and crescent-shaped, which blocks blood flow and causes anaemia, pain, organ damage, and early death in many cases.
India has over 10.45 crore tribal people spread across more than 705 communities, most of whom live in or near forested areas. For these communities, Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) is not just supplementary income, it is central to how households sustain themselves.