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From Welfare to Leadership: Shifting the Paradigm of Global Gender Policy: BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi (July 6- 9, 2026)

Bringing women to the forefront in the wider political and economic discourse is very crucial for the development of our country and to reach its vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India ) by 2047. BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting which recently concluded in Kochi, Kerala ( July 6-9) is pointing towards the fact that BRICS under the Indian presidency is formulating a different approach towards women lead development and BRICS countries are leveling up in their agenda of achieving gender equality.

Participation

From Voters to Decision Makers: Rethinking Youth Participation in India

India is often described as one of the youngest countries in the world. According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, about 65% of India's population is below the age of 35. This is frequently presented as a demographic advantage, a large young population that can contribute to India's economic and social development. But while researching youth participation for my public policy fellowship, I found myself thinking about a different question: If India is so young, how young is its democracy?

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Citizen financial cyber fraud reporting and management system (CFCFRMS): strengthening India’s response to digital financial fraud

India’s rapid expansion of digital payments has increased the speed and convenience of financial transactions, but it has also created new avenues for cyber-enabled financial fraud. Since fraudulent funds can be siphoned off quickly, timely reporting and immediate intervention are critical to preventing further financial loss. The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) was specifically launched to enable immediate reporting of financial frauds and prevent fraudsters from siphoning off funds (Press Information Bureau, 2026). 

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Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (2016): Assessing a Decade of Safer Motherhood

On 9 June 2016, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a scheme built on a deceptively simple premise: that if every pregnant woman in the country were examined by a qualified physician and appropriately investigated at least once during her second or third trimester, a measurable share of preventable maternal and neonatal deaths could be averted.

India’s Climate Solutions and Way Forward

India stands at a critical juncture in addressing the climate crisis, where the imperatives of development, energy security, climate resilience and social justice increasingly intersect. While the country has undertaken several commitments towards mitigating greenhouse-gas emissions and transitioning towards a low-carbon economy, the impacts of climate change are already being experienced through extreme weather events, agricultural losses, disruptions to livelihoods and growing vulnerabilities among marginalised communities.

Climate Disasters in India: Extreme Events, Risks and Resilience

Climate disasters are risks closely linked to climatic conditions and climate change. These include extreme events such as heatwaves, floods, cyclones, and droughts, as well as other climate hazards. Although such events may have natural causes, the extent of their impact is strongly influenced by human exposure, vulnerability, environmental degradation, development patterns, and the capacity of institutions and communities to respond. The need to understand such climatic disasters has increased as extreme events increasingly affect livelihoods, infrastructure, public health, agriculture, ecosystems, and even economic activity.

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