Policy UpdateRiya Singh Background The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) program was introduced in 1997-98 to fill the longstanding education divide between the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population and the rest of the Indian population. The scheme was conceived under Article…
The coming year will be moulded by the continuing unilateral efforts by the Trump administration to register reasonably robust growth, as projected — two per cent is reasonable growth for a $31 trillion economy — but the Chinese economy is likely to grow faster than most official projections, and register a growth rate of five per cent or more. India’s growth is likely to gasp for breath in 2026, and not just because of air pollution, although the release of a new series of GDP numbers could flatter to deceive.
Anil Trigunayat India and the European Union are accelerating their strategic partnership amid global uncertainty, aiming to conclude and possibly sign a long-pending free trade agreement. Deepening political, economic, and technological ties reflect a pragmatic convergence of interests and a…
ON NOVEMBER 13, the president of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, signed into law, the 27th amendment to the country’s constitution
The India–Singapore relationship has transcended traditional bilateralism, entering a sophisticated era of Innovation Diplomacy. Since the 2015 Strategic Partnership, the focus has shifted toward the "Creative Economy." In 2025, the synergy between Singapore’s advanced digital infrastructure and India’s vast cultural repository has positioned tech-enabled museums and cultural start-ups as pivotal instruments of soft power.
The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial support and encouragement to specially-abled students to pursue technical education. The scheme was officially launched in the academic year 2014-15. It was introduced under the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which has since been renamed the Ministry of Education. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory body for technical education in the country, was tasked with implementing and managing the scheme.
Policy UpdateVatsala Sinha Introduction Textiles have long been a vital part of India’s economy and culture. The country is a global leader in traditional textiles like cotton, silk, and garments. However, the rise of technical textiles represents a significant change…