Category Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

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The Environment and the Union Budget 2026–27

On the 4th of February, 2026,  IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute) Centre for Work and Welfare (CWW), New Delhi, convened a crucial online thematic discussion titled “The Environment and the Union Budget 2026-27.” This event was a significant component of IMPRI’s 7th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of the Union Budget, an initiative designed to move beyond surface-level fiscal analysis and delve into the profound policy implications of India’s most important financial document.

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India–Laos: Textile Craft Heritage Exchange (2026)

The textile connection between India and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is rooted in a shared civilizational tapestry that spans over a millennium. Both nations view textiles not merely as commodities but as profound storytellers of cultural identity, spirituality, and social status. Historically, the exchange began through the spread of Buddhism and the migration of the Tai people, who carried weaving traditions from the Yunnan region into the Mekong Valley.

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India–Myanmar: Buddhist Trail Development (2026)

The shared spiritual landscape between India and Myanmar is anchored in a 2,500-year-old history. Buddhism, which migrated from the plains of Magadha to the shores of the Irrawaddy, serves as the "civilizational glue" for bilateral relations. For Myanmar’s predominantly Theravada Buddhist population, India is Jambudvipa—the sacred land of the Enlightenment.  

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Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, 2023

The Sanchar Saathi mobile app is a citizen-centric cybersecurity initiative developed by the Government of India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to strengthen mobile security for subscribers nationwide. Launched via a web portal in May 2023, the mobile application version was introduced on 17 January 2025 to make services more accessible to smartphone users.

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