Category Policy Update

India–Laos: Textile Craft Heritage Exchange (2026)

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Gender Impact Studies Center, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture, Special Initiatives

The textile connection between India and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is rooted in a shared civilizational tapestry that spans over a millennium. Both nations view textiles not merely as commodities but as profound storytellers of cultural identity, spirituality, and social status. Historically, the exchange began through the spread of Buddhism and the migration of the Tai people, who carried weaving traditions from the Yunnan region into the Mekong Valley.

IMPRI Desk
February 25, 2026

India–Myanmar: Buddhist Trail Development (2026)

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture, Special Initiatives, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

The shared spiritual landscape between India and Myanmar is anchored in a 2,500-year-old history. Buddhism, which migrated from the plains of Magadha to the shores of the Irrawaddy, serves as the "civilizational glue" for bilateral relations. For Myanmar’s predominantly Theravada Buddhist population, India is Jambudvipa—the sacred land of the Enlightenment.

IMPRI Desk
February 25, 2026

India-Saudi Arabia: Cybersecurity Cooperation and Critical Infrastructure Protection (2026)

Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update

The institutionalisation of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) in 2019 marked the beginning of India-Saudi cooperation in cybersecurity and the safeguarding of critical infrastructure. Discussions commenced under broader defence, security, and technological cooperation frameworks of SPC. India’s priorities are to safeguard its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the telecom sector along with its cyberspace. Its digital economy is valued at 11.74 percent of its national income, thus contributing USD 402 billion to the GDP. Considerable progress has been made in capacity development, legal, and technical aspects of cybersecurity by India as evident by its Tier 1 status in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index. Similarly, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 constitutes cybersecurity as a cornerstone for its economic resilience and development. Vision 2030 seeks to diversify the Saudi economy, build smart cities such as NEOM, and secure critical oil, gas, desalination, and logistics infrastructure.

IMPRI Desk
February 21, 2026

India-Bangladesh Coastal Shipping (2026): Strengthening Riverine Connectivity for Subregional Maritime Integration

Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update

Over the last decade, India and Bangladesh, as littoral neighbours in the Bay of Bengal, have sought to revitalise maritime connectivity to deepen bilateral engagement and foster wider regional cooperation. Bilateral trade has increased substantially in recent years, despite periodic setbacks, making Bangladesh India’s largest trading partner in South Asia. In FY 2024-25, India’s exports to Bangladesh stood at approximately USD 11.49 billion, while imports were valued at around USD 2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus favouring India.

IMPRI Desk
February 13, 2026

India–Turkey: Textile and Apparel Trade Synergies (2026)

Policy Update, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture, Special Initiatives

The textile and apparel (T&A) relationship between India and Turkey is rooted in deep historical ties and a shared status as global manufacturing powerhouses. Historically, both nations have acted as pillars of the global textile supply chain — India as a massive producer of raw materials (cotton and synthetic fibers) and Turkey as a high-quality fashion hub and gateway to the European market.

IMPRI Desk
February 12, 2026

Empowering India’s Youth: Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Insights, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Special Initiatives

The Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) is the flagship Central Sector Umbrella Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Formulated during the 12th Five-Year Plan, the scheme was restructured in 2016 to merge several disparate youth-centric programs into a unified framework.

IMPRI Desk
February 10, 2026

E-Gram Swaraj, 2020

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for ICT for Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector, Special Initiatives, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

eGramSwaraj is a flagship digital governance policy initiative of the Government of India launched under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) on 24 April 2020. Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and spearheaded by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), the policy aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by bringing planning, financial accounting, monitoring, audit and reporting onto a single digital platform.

IMPRI Desk
February 9, 2026