Anurag Yadav During a visit to a sun-scorched village in Rajasthan last year, I met Rekha, a woman who radiated determination. As a Jal Sakhi—a water friend—she led her community in building a farm pond to capture rainwater, transforming barren…
Maya P As the world inches closer to critical climate deadlines, the global policy community is rethinking how carbon is priced—and how accountability can span across borders. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the European Union’s ambitious response to…
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) which is part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, introduced the Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology Development (PACE) scheme back in 2012.
National Scholarship Portal is an initiative by the Government of India under the Digital India initiative and national e-governance plan in 2016 to provide a one-stop solution for students to apply, receive, and disburse various scholarships through the portal easily and effectively. It was developed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is a fundamental organization of the Indian government devoted to the advancement and well-being of the nation’s Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Incidents of the past few years highlight a shift in the social and cultural milieu of Himachal Pradesh. A state that once evolved through the determination of its political leadership and the momentum of progressive social and cultural movements is witnessing a resurgence of decadent feudal values. Alongside, a rise in right-wing revivalism is reshaping the state's socio-political landscape. Evaluating this trend in the current context, particularly in light of the missed opportunities for a cultural and intellectual renaissance, is essential.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) initiated the "Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial, and Agricultural Wastes and Residues" under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (2021–2026). This initiative is more than just waste management; it implies a mindful transition towards a circular economy by leveraging the practice of waste converted into renewable energy sources, minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and encouraging decentralized clean energy systems.