Category Policy Update

Ayurveda

Healing Bridges: Ayurveda and India-Thailand Wellness Diplomacy

India and Thailand have a long history of connections grounded in culture, spirituality, and trade, especially through Buddhism and traditional practices. Recently, these ties have evolved with the rise of wellness diplomacy, particularly in Ayurveda and yoga. For India, Ayurveda represents balance, prevention, and holistic healing. Thailand, known for its spas and medical tourism, has welcomed Ayurveda as a natural addition to its traditional healing practices. Together, both countries are blending heritage with modern wellness trends, addressing global interest in natural, preventive healthcare.

Targeted public distribution system

Targeted Public Distribution System

Policy UpdateAsmeet Kaur The Targeted Public Distribution System is India’s largest initiative, drafted to provide essential food grains at subsidized prices to the most vulnerable section of society. The government of India launched it in June 1997 to replace the…

India-US: Yoga Diplomacy

India-USA: Yoga Diplomacy in Silicon Valley

India’s strong endorsement of Yoga as a ‘ubiquitous cultural export’ did not emerge overnight. Rather, it stems from the country’s century-long association with this revered practice. The foundations of Yoga can be traced back to Vedic and pre-Vedic era, with its mention in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which classify the elements of Yoga into eight limbs. 

mission

Nuclear Energy Mission 2025: Encouraged Policy, Fueling the Future

The Union Budget for 2025–2026 introduced the Nuclear Energy Mission under the Viksit Bharat program. This marks a crucial step toward diversifying India’s energy portfolio and strengthening its long-term energy resilience. At its core, the mission aims to significantly scale up the role of nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix, both to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to provide a stable foundation for future growth.

WhatsApp Image 2025 10 01 at 2.37.19 PM

India-Africa: Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Growth (2025)

India- Africa cooperation has long emphasised development through technology and capacity-building. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)- the interoperable building blocks of digital identity, payments and data platforms- has been central to its Digital India transformation.

India - Nordic Nations: Blue Economy and Maritime Trade

India – Nordic Nations: Blue Economy and Maritime Trade

India's maritime geography and economic needs make it a global leader of an emerging blue economy that encompasses fisheries, renewable energy, sustainable shipping, biotechnology, and coastal tourism. The blue economy contributes nearly 4% of India's GDP. With more than 95% of India's trade (by volume) carried through sea routes, maritime sustainability is critical to India’s national interests.”

Talk to Us