Category IMPRI Research

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Books, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Centres, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, IMPRI Research, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Policy Briefs, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Research, Social Sector, Thematic Areas

The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) represents a historic commitment to bring the most disadvantaged parts of its indigenous population, specifically those belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), out of decades of underdevelopment. PM-JANMAN is a three-year mission with a multidimensional approach, committed to bringing basic needs and opportunities to the most remote areas of the country, thus closing an equity gap that has persisted for decades.

IMPRI Desk
November 17, 2025

India’s Arctic Policy and Its Geopolitical Stakes

Policy Update, Books, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Centres, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Briefs, Research, Thematic Areas

Thousands of kilometres away from the Himalayas, the melting ice in the Arctic is slowly rewriting India's future — impacting the very rhythm of our monsoon, the vitality of our glaciers, and the safety of our coastlines. What was previously envisioned as a far away frozen wasteland has now become an active forum for climate diplomacy, resource politics, or sustainable development.

IMPRI Desk
November 17, 2025

India–Germany Dual-Use Technology Cooperation 2025: Expanding Strategic and Defence Horizons

Policy Update, Books, Center for ICT for Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Centres, Economy and Infrastructure, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Briefs, Research, Science and Technology, Thematic Areas

India and Germany are celebrating their strategic partnership, which has been over 25 years long, and recently started cooperating in defence and dual use technologies more than before. The world is getting more and more uncertain—due to conflicts, climate issues, and technological disruptions—the two countries want to increase their partnership through practical cooperation in high-tech areas supporting civilian as well as military purposes.

IMPRI Desk
November 11, 2025

Future-Ready Cities: Could Diplomacy Drive India’s Urban Infrastructure Transformation?

Center for Human Dignity and Development, 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, Governance and Law, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

In an era of rapid urbanization, India’s cities stand on the cusp of transformation. From revamping water systems to building smarter mobility networks, the nation needs robust infrastructure guided by forward-looking public policy. India’s cities are at a critical juncture. With rapid urbanization expected to push nearly 600 million Indians into cities by 2036 (NITI Aayog, 2023), the need for sustainable infrastructure has never been more urgent.

IMPRI Desk
November 7, 2025

India-New Zealand: Māori-Indian Cultural Linkages

Policy Update, Books, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Briefs, Research, Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture, Thematic Areas

Policy UpdateAsmeet Kaur Background The cultural relationship of India and Aotearoa New Zealand is an important aspect of transnational engagement in the South Pacific. The interaction between Māori communities and the Indian diaspora represents a deeper cultural exchange that rooted…

IMPRI Desk
November 4, 2025

India – Greece: Philosophical Dialogues Across Civilizations

Insights, Books, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update, Research

Policy UpdateAditi Singh Kaushik Background Deemed as two of the most ancient civilizations, the Indian and Greek civilizations are emblematic of revered traditions that continue to inspire contemporary philosophical thought across the world. Both traditions address questions about the nature…

IMPRI Desk
November 3, 2025

Tariffs on Life: The Cost of Politicizing Healthcare

Insights, Books, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Centres, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies

Dr. Manorama Bakshi I still remember an elderly man I met years ago in a small village outside Jaisalmer. He showed me his box of blood pressure pills ; the familiar purple and white of a trusted Indian brand. “This,”…

IMPRI Desk
November 2, 2025