Policy UpdateAakash Agrawal 1.Introduction Vehicular emissions are one of the largest contributors to Delhi’s chronic air quality crisis, and transport electrification has been the National Capital Territory’s central policy response since 2020. The original EV Policy was an incentive-based programme…
Policy UpdateAakash Agrawal 1. Introduction Ethanol blending mixing ethanol with petrol to reduce fossil fuel consumption is not a new idea in India; the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme was first launched in 2003. What changed after 2018 was the scale…
Policy UpdateAnushree Khare Background India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a monthly indicator from the National Statistical Office (NSO) that measures volume changes in physical production against a base year, acting as an early indicator of economic health. For…
Manorama BakshiArjun Kumar For decades, a central criticism of India’s healthcare system was that while a medical diagnosis itself did not necessarily push families into bankruptcy, the subsequent cost of medicines often did. In a public health matrix where out-of-pocket…
India is celebrated worldwide for its remarkable conservation achievements. From the recovery of tiger populations to the expansion of protected areas, the country has demonstrated a strong commitment to preserving its rich biodiversity.
Mental health issues among college students have surfaced as a major public health concern in India. The rise in levels of anxiety, stress, burnout and emotional distress is caused by academic pressure, career uncertainty, social expectations, financial stress and increased digital engagement.