As climate change becomes a greater global concern, many countries are using market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth. Carbon markets have become a key policy tool, putting a price on emissions reductions and encouraging more efficient technologies and energy efficiency.
Indian cities are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. Rapid urbanisation, growing populations, and rising infrastructure demands have heightened exposure to challenges such as heatwaves, urban flooding, poor air quality, water stress, and pressure on essential services.
India has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world, but for decades it did not get much policy attention. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells turn rigid and crescent-shaped, which blocks blood flow and causes anaemia, pain, organ damage, and early death in many cases.
India has over 10.45 crore tribal people spread across more than 705 communities, most of whom live in or near forested areas. For these communities, Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) is not just supplementary income, it is central to how households sustain themselves.
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background India’s urban transport system has a gap that has been ignored for far too long. Most mid-sized cities do not have organised bus services, and people are left depending on autorickshaws or private vehicles which are…
Indian silk production is among the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. India is one of the few countries in the world which produces all major varieties of silk, making its silk production unique and diverse. The need for an integrated scheme for development of the sericulture industry led to the continuation of Silk Samagra-2 in 2021.
The Indian Handloom sector is one of the oldest and most vibrant textile traditions in the world. Yet it is also one of the most unorganised sectors of the Indian economy, which requires an integrated approach for systematised production of large scale orders.