IMPRI Desk

Joined: August 6, 2023
Articles: 2675

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Fostering Inclusivity in Technical Education: Saksham Scholarship Scheme (2014)

The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial support and encouragement to specially-abled students to pursue technical education. The scheme was officially launched in the academic year 2014-15. It was introduced under the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which has since been renamed the Ministry of Education. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory body for technical education in the country, was tasked with implementing and managing the scheme.

IMPRI Desk
January 17, 2026

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Governance and Law, Social Sector

Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023

In light of technological developments ushered in the past decade, the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has proposed a draft Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023.

IMPRI Desk
January 17, 2026

Insights, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics

Continuity and Change: How Recent G20 Presidencies Have Advanced the Global South Agenda

Anil Trigunayat The last four years of G20 presidency have been remarkable in more than many ways. The most important dimension was that it has been steered by the developing countries and the Global South agenda starting with Indonesia, India,…

IMPRI Desk and Anil Trigunayat
January 17, 2026

Policy Update, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Insights, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) 2025

Policy UpdateVatsala Sinha Introduction Textiles have long been a vital part of India’s economy and culture. The country is a global leader in traditional textiles like cotton, silk, and garments. However, the rise of technical textiles represents a significant change…

IMPRI Desk
January 17, 2026

Insights, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

Rethinking Water Management in Rajasthan: The Interplay of Policy Inefficiencies and Technological Interventions

This article examines the ever-existent problem of water scarcity in Rajasthan with a special focus on the district of Barmer, and its direly grave socio-economic implications on agriculture, health, and education. In their periods of water shortages, the systems and policy frameworks in place fail to uphold themselves perpetuating the unending cycle of poverty.

IMPRI Desk
January 15, 2026

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, South Asia Studies Center

The G20 Through a Global South Lens: South Africa’s Moment

Harsh V Pant and Samir Bhattacharya South Africa’s G20 Presidency represents a landmark moment for Africa and the broader Global South, building on the momentum generated by preceding Global South chairs, Indonesia, India, and Brazil. With South Africa taking charge…

Harsh V Pant and IMPRI Desk
January 15, 2026