Turkiye’s Green Leap: Policy Lessons for India’s Sustainable Transition
Even as India-Turkiye ties face strain over Ankara’s role following the Pakistan-orchestrated attack in Pahalgam, it is worth examining Turkiye’s climate governance leap.
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India–Gulf Countries: Circular Economy Partnerships
Policy UpdateDevshi Satish Mishra What is meant by “Circular Economy”? The circular economy is a system that could be understood as a move towards sustainable development. It is a system wherein materials are fully utilised, which allows nature to be…
The Hollow Reality of ‘Digital Cities’
It is the season of digital spectacle. From Smart Cities to the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM), the Union government never misses an opportunity to announce a grand plan for “transforming urban India.” Glossy dashboards, artificial intelligence claims, and billion-dollar contracts are flaunted as if technology alone can rescue India’s cities.
Strengthening Social Security: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), 2015
The Indian population is growing, and the country is demonstrating strong growth potential. In this scenario, a lack of financial inclusion can be one of the major challenges faced by the government.
eTaal – Electronic Transaction Aggregation and Analysis Layer, 2013
eTaal (Electronic Transaction Aggregation & Analysis Layer) is an initiative by the Government of India, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Boost to University Interdisciplinary Life Science Departments: DBT-BUILDER
The DBT-BUILDER programme, launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening and modernizing life science education and research infrastructure in Indian universities. Recognizing that universities are critical hubs for capacity building, BUILDER provides financial and infrastructural support to create interdisciplinary departments in life sciences, thereby encouraging innovation and collaborative research.
Part of Biotechnology Sector Growth Strategy (2021–2025)
The Biotechnology Sector Growth Strategy (2021–2025) was launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India established in 1986 with the vision to transform India into a global bio-manufacturing and innovation hub. This strategy is aligned with the national target of building a USD 150 billion bioeconomy by 2025.