Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.
India has steadily aligned its foreign policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing its role not only as a rising power but also as a responsible global partner. From climate diplomacy to development partnerships, India’s international engagements now increasingly reflect a conscious integration of sustainable development objectives.
India's journey towards inclusive development has consistently recognized the vital role women play in the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the nation. As part of this broader commitment, the Government of India launched Mission Shakti, a comprehensive initiative under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Bharat trade net, announced during the Union Budget 2025-26, is intended to help exporters, especially MSME’s through reduction in procedural hurdles, improving documentation processing and minimization of compliance delays.
As a ceasefire was announced between India and Pakistan on May 10, pertinent questions are being raised about why China did not take the initiative to bring both nations to the table.
In the midst of a full blown India-Pakistan challenge, it is easy to forget US Vice President J D Vance's visit to India earlier this week. It was largely a private visit but its public manifestations reinforced the foundations of a bilateral relationship that has been in the throes of a shift, like other relationships of the US.
The Government of India established the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) on August 15, 1995, as a fully funded, centrally sponsored scheme to develop a national policy for social assistance for those living in poverty. To guarantee basic national standards for social assistance and the benefits that the states currently offer or may offer in the future, NSAP is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). It also seeks to ensure that social protection for beneficiaries everywhere in the country is uniformly available.
India’s military strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) – in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 – have also placed China and its responses to the escalation in focus. Lin Jian, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, described the Indian strikes as “regrettable”. Beijing called on India and Pakistan “to avoid worsening the situation” and “remain calm and exercise restraint”.