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Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.

Reporting Observable Calamities due to Disasters and Climate Change

Understanding the Nuances of Climate Change in the Indian Subcontinent: Impact and Way Forward is an Online International Monsoon School Program, a Six-Week Immersive Online Introductory Certificate Training Course from August-September 2023 by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. An informative and interactive panel discussion on “Reporting Observable Calamities due to Disasters and Climate Change” was held on the 19th of August 2023 by Mr Himanshu Shekhar, Senior Editor (Political and Current Affairs), New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV India), New Delhi.

India’s P75(I) Submarine Program: Overcoming Challenges for Naval Excellence

For two and a half decades, India has stumbled and dithered with its submarine development programmes. A combination of structural inefficiencies, budgetary changes, tendering problems, delays, and institutional ad-hocism have hindered India’s submarine manufacturing ambitions. It is now time for India to reinvigorate its arc on submarine building. 

Clearing the Air: India’s National Clean Air Programme and the Path Forward

The National Clean Air Programme is a pollution-control initiative that was started by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in 2019 with the goal of reducing the concentration of coarse (particulate matter with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres, or PM10) and fine (particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres, or PM2.5) particles by at least 20% over the course of the following five years, using 2017 as the baseline year for comparison.

Jan Vishwas Bill: 2022

The Jan Vishwas bill was recently passed and made into Law. It claimed to promote trust-based governance, ease of living and business, and enhancement of individual liberty. It attempts to do so by decriminalization of various offenses, periodic increase in penalties, and creation of new adjudicating officers overseeing penalties. As the Bill has recently been passed, we do not have empirical evidence of the policies. While the bill claim to achieve a lot, it isn’t entirely clear whether it is up to the challenge. There are also certain interesting changes made by the Jan Vishwas Bill, which may not entirely come under the ethos of the Bill. A critical analysis of the Bill, with arguments and evidence from various sources will helps us understand it better, and point out any possible concerns and flaws in the Bill.

Field Research, Quantitative Socio-Economic and Regional Data Analysis

An online International Summer School Program on “Data, Monitoring and Evaluation” is a two-month immersive online hands-on certificate training course organised by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi. The day 6 of the program on 8 July 2023 started with a session on “Field Research, Quantitative Socio-Economic and Regional Data Analysis” by Professor Gummadi Shridevi, School of Economics, University of Hyderabad, and visiting professor at IMPRI.

Shaping Spaces and Policies for Architecture Professionals: Public Policy Careers in India for the Youth

In a rapidly urbanizing world, the intersection of planning, architecture, and public policy holds the key to creating sustainable, inclusive, and well-designed cities. For young professionals in planning and architecture, a career in public policy offers a unique opportunity to shape urban landscapes, influence development policies, and contribute to creating livable environments for all. In a country like India, where urbanization is a pressing challenge, the role of planning and architecture experts in policy formulation is paramount. This article delves into the diverse career pathways available for young professionals in planning and architecture in India who aspire to contribute to public policy. It also highlights the role of IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute) online courses in equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to excel in this transformative field.

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