IMPRI Desk

IMPRI Desk

  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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India-Maldives Maritime Strategy: An Overview of Joint Surveillance and Anti-Piracy Measures

India-Maldives Maritime Strategy: An Overview of Joint Surveillance and Anti-Piracy Measures

India and the Maldives are both key players within the IOR in terms of seaborne trade, the former a peninsula, the latter an island nation; both have large EEZ and coastal regions. Both nations have always strategically and economically realigned their defence, maritime, and economic partnership to foster their relation and collaboration within the IOR In October 2024, both nations had an agreement to elevate the ties for a comprehensive maritime security partnership, which underscores the stability of the Indian Ocean Region.

India – Russia Revival of Historical Artistic Exchanges 

Artistic

The history of cultural and artistic exchange between India and Russia is very old, as far as in the beginning of the 20th century the Russian artists, thinkers and performers were under the strong influence of the Indian heritage, and the Indian thinkers and writers were under the influence of Russian literature, music and art.

The National Food Security & Nutrition Mission (NFSM): India’s Agricultural Transformation

National food Security Mission (NFSM)

National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in October 2007. The National Development Council (NDC) adopted a resolution in its 53rd meeting, held on 29 May 2007, to launch a Food Security Mission aimed at increasing the production of rice, wheat, and pulses and securing food security for the nation.

India–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Strategic, Economic, and Political Implications (2025)

India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The genesis of the FTA can be traced to the 2030 Roadmap signed in 2021, which outlined the contours of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The roadmap emphasized enhanced trade, investment, defence cooperation, and mobility of people. Both countries have already reached USD 56 billion and have a target to double this by 2030. Additionally, there was a growing recognition on both sides that a structured and liberalized trade framework could provide a mutually beneficial growth to their dynamic economy.

Land-Use Change and the Challenge of Urban Planning in India

Land-Use Change

The review of master plans is never simply a technical exercise. It involves balancing strategies  for transportation networks, housing, infrastructure, social amenities, open spaces, urban design,  environmental management, and phased implementation. Yet in India, this process is  complicated by the fact that planners have limited influence over the most decisive factor of all:  land use. 

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