Budget. Lessons missed.
The reprioritisation that was so necessary, by allotting substantially higher funds to cater to the needs of the marginalised sections is not visible in the Budget for 2024-25.
IMPRI Desk
Macroeconomic Mastery and Misses: Insights from Budget 2024
No one expects the Budget to be divorced from politics, but no one expects it to be suffused with politics so far away from the next general elections either.
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023
The National Research Foundation (NRF) stands as a cornerstone of research excellence, spearheading ground-breaking initiatives that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and technology. Established with a clear vision, the NRF plays a crucial role in supporting and funding innovative projects. By cultivating a dynamic research ecosystem that encourages collaboration among academia, industry, and government entities, the NRF ensures that the outcomes of research extend beyond theoretical realms, directly impacting industries and society. Through strategic investments and a commitment to fostering emerging talent, the NRF continues to be a driving force in propelling the nation toward scientific and technological leadership.
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2023 Update By India
On December 12, 2015, during the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris, France, several nations submitted their first nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The deal was finalized on November 4, 2016.
Raising And Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme 2022
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing around 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Ministry of MSME, India is home to over 58 million MSMEs, which collectively generate approximately 120 million jobs. This makes MSMEs the second-largest employment provider in India, second only to the agriculture sector.
Expanding Solar Power Access under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (2024)
India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, has experienced a rapid increase in energy demand over the past few decades. The country faces the dual challenge of providing reliable energy access to its vast and diverse population while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to environmental pollution and climate change. In November 2015 our PM Narendra Modi proposed the International Solar Alliance which aims to promote solar power utilisation on a global scale, encouraging member countries to adopt solar energy as a means to achieve sustainable and low-carbon growth.