India and the United Kingdom share a long-standing relationship rooted in historical connections, cultural ties, democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. Over the years, this relationship has evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership driven by shared interests in trade, technology, security, climate action, education, and innovation.
Policy UpdateNayanshi Jain Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented economic shock, severely straining the fiscal capacity of Indian states. Nationwide lockdowns disrupted economic activity, leading to a sharp decline in tax revenues while simultaneously increasing expenditure on healthcare, social…
Policy UpdateMannat Abbot Background The constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission comes at a time when India is trying to balance employee welfare with fiscal prudence in the face of slowing global growth and rising expenditure commitments. The Pay…
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya C.B. Background The paradigm shift towards sustainable energy sources and electric mobility has significantly increased the significance of several natural resources. Hydrocarbons, in particular oil and natural gas, were at the centre of geopolitical confrontations during the…
India has one of the largest populations of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in South Asia because of its large child population. Population-based studies estimate that approximately 9.2% of children aged 2–<6 years and 13.6% of children aged 6–9 years have at least one neurodevelopmental disorder.
(Global and regional prevalence of disabilities among children and adolescents)
Given the high prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders among children, the Government of India launched the DISHA scheme under the National Trust to improve access to early intervention and support services for children with developmental disabilities.
The Smart City Mission (SCM) was initiated by the Government of India in 2015 as a transformative urban renewal programme to develop 100 cities across the country into inclusive, sustainable, and technologically advanced hubs. The mission’s core objective is to provide citizens with high-quality core infrastructure, a clean environment, and "smart" solutions that optimize urban functions, such as data-driven resource management and enhanced service delivery.
Policy UpdateArjya Shree Pande BACKGROUND India’s animal birth control ABC rules 2023, notified by the Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry And Dairying on 10th March 2023, (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, 2023) represent a comprehensive update to the…