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NHB Refinance Scheme (2016): Boosting Affordable Housing Construction in India

The National Housing Bank (NHB), through its Refinance Scheme for Construction Finance for Affordable Housing, aims to enhance the supply of affordable housing across India. This initiative provides concessional refinance support to Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) like Scheduled Commercial Banks and Housing Finance Companies, enabling them to extend construction finance to agencies engaged in affordable housing projects (NHB, n.d.).

Mission Vatsalya, 2021: India’s Flagship Child Protection and Welfare Scheme

Mission Vatsalya is a flagship child welfare and protection initiative launched by the Government of India in the year 2021 which was implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development aimed at ensuring the safety, protection and holistic development of children, especially those in the vulnerable situations for instance the orphans, abandoned kids and distressed children.

Strengthening Trade Ties: India’s Strategic Approach to Free Trade Agreements with the EU, UK, and EFTA

India's strategic engagement in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) reflects its commitment to integrating into the global economy and enhancing trade relations. These agreements aim to reduce tariffs, eliminate trade barriers, and foster investment, promoting economic growth and development.
The negotiations for the India and European Union Free Trade Agreement were initiated in 2007 were stopped in 2013 due to differences in market access and regulatory standards. The discussions were again resumed in June 2022, where both India and the European Union were aiming to finalise the FTA by the end of 2025. The European Union is India’s third-largest Trading Partner, and the FTA is aimed at strengthening this trade relationship and taking it further while also addressing key issues related to trade and investment.

Circularity from the Ground Up: Lessons from Dharavi for Sustainable Architecture

Sustainability in architecture is often framed through high- tech solutions and institutional interventions, yet one of the most effective models exists in the unplanned spaces of Dharavi. This dense, self- organized settlement operates on a remarkable circular economy, where waste is repurposed, materials are reused, and architecture evolves in response to necessity. Despite its efficiency, formal urban systems often dismiss these practices as informal, failing to recognize their potential for scalable impact.

Key Role of Community Participation for a Sustainable Waste Management System

Neethi Nair Introduction Industrialisation, commercialisation, and urbanisation have offered employment opportunities, better living conditions, versatile transportation, communication, advanced education, and health facilities. Like every coin has two sides, urbanization also created problems of overcrowding, reduced surface albedo, pollution, environmental degradation,…

India’s Decarbonization Journey: Navigating the Path to a Just and Sustainable Future

Nagavarshini M India contributes approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions while housing 17% of the world’s population. It faces the dual challenge of sustaining robust economic growth while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. India’s decarbonization policy framework represents one…

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