Category Center for Human Dignity and Development

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National Forensic Data Centre: Can Forensic Data Integration Strengthen India’s Criminal Justice System?

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Governance and Law

Forensic evidence has become increasingly important in criminal investigation as India moves towards more scientific and technology-driven investigation. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 has further increased the importance of forensic examination by providing for forensic investigation of offences punishable with seven years or more of imprisonment, creating greater demand for forensic infrastructure and trained professionals (Press Information Bureau, 2024).

IMPRI Desk
September 5, 2026

Gujarat Department Wise Schemes Update 2026

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Economy and Infrastructure

The developmental history of Gujarat can be traced back to the State's historical merchant culture. This merchant culture has been shaped by many different historical trading systems throughout India. From ancient time when it was known as "Lothal" which was one of the oldest ports of India, then from medieval time when it was also known as "Cambay" and "Surat", these cities were centers for trade.

IMPRI Desk
September 5, 2026

Village Defence Guards Scheme (2022): Assessing Community-Based Border Security in Jammu and Kashmir

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

This article examines the Village Defence Guards Scheme (VDGS) as a case study in community-based auxiliary security policy in a contested border region

IMPRI Desk
September 4, 2026

Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) (2014): Assessing Digital Invoice Financing for MSMEs

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, Public Finances and Macroeconomics

The Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is an RBI-regulated electronic platform that allows Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

IMPRI Desk
September 4, 2026

SARTHAK-PDS (2026): Strengthening Technology-Enabled Foodgrain Distribution

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare

The Public Distribution System (PDS) plays an important role in ensuring food and nutritional security for vulnerable sections of the population.

IMPRI Desk
September 3, 2026

Strengthening Examination Integrity: Examining the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Governance and Law, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Public examinations determine more than the test of academic capability. For millions of students, examinations determine access to higher education, government employment, and social mobility. Any kind of unfair practices in the public examination process therefore affects not only individual candidates but also public confidence in the state's mechanism.

IMPRI Desk
September 2, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Departments Schemes Update 2026

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Himachal Pradesh attained full statehood on 25 January 1971. Its administrative system has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of functions, from long-established welfare, revenue and development responsibilities to newer areas such as digital governance, environmental management and climate change.

IMPRI Desk
August 31, 2026