Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry was established under the Government of India to boost, regulate, and monitor the trade of goods and services domestically and internationally, inducing economic growth by developing industries, collaborating with the world for trade partnerships, and fostering commercial relationships.
In the Union Budget 2025–2026, the Indian government unveiled the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme (BBPS), which aims to democratize education through multilingualism. It is a significant step towards guaranteeing the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, whose thrust is very strong on mother language-based learning, especially for foundational classes.
Launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 25, 2015, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Smart Cities Mission aims to improve the standard of living in 100 carefully chosen cities by offering effective services, strong infrastructure, and a sustainable environment. By concentrating on the social, economic, institutional, and physical pillars of urban development, the mission seeks to advance sustainability, inclusiveness, and economic growth through smart solutions
Workplace harassment is not just a violation of professional ethics; it is an outright breach of fundamental constitutional rights. When a woman is denied justice after facing harassment, her right to equality (Article 14), protection from discrimination (Article 15), right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 19), and right to life and dignity (Article 21) are all compromised.
Cancer is a major health problem in India, affecting more people over the years. This disease not only impacts patients and their families but also strains hospitals, particularly in smaller towns and villages that lack specialized care. The Indian Council of Medical Research predicted that more than 1.5 million new cancer cases would arise in 2024, with numbers expected to rise further due to factors like changing lifestyles, an aging population, pollution, and increased tobacco use.
The Government of India revised its National Urban Transport Policy in 2014 to create sustainable urban transport solutions after following the essential structure from its 2006 version.
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY) was rolled out on March 26, 2020. It represented the first impulse in India's emergency relief response package. The PM-GKY was aimed directly at alleviating the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and accompanying lockdown on vulnerable communities, particularly the poorest people.