Category Economy and Infrastructure

Ayushman Bharat For All: The Missing Pillar of Viksit Bharat

Insights, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

At the historic joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resonant address that captured the global innovation spotlight.

IMPRI and Arjun Kumar
June 24, 2026

India’s ESG Reporting Shift: What BRSR Core Means for Indian Businesses

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Economy and Infrastructure, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved globally from voluntary updates to a core element of corporate governance. India has both followed and, at times, led this shift.

IMPRI Desk
June 17, 2026

PM Modi’s Health Push at Bharat Innovates, Nice, France: Can Ayushman Bharat for All Be the Stepping Milestone Towards Viksit Bharat?

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

At the historic joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resonant address that captured the global innovation spotlight.

IMPRI and Arjun Kumar
June 15, 2026

Silk Samagra-2

Policy Update, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

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.

IMPRI Desk
June 14, 2026

Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK), 2018: Promoting Tribal Entrepreneurship

Policy Update, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Forest-based livelihoods remain central to the economic and social life of many tribal communities in India. Minor Forest Produce (MFP), also known as Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP), provides a significant source of income for tribal households, particularly in remote and forested regions where alternative livelihood opportunities are limited.

IMPRI Desk
June 14, 2026

Orange Economy: Creativity as a Driver of Economic Growth in India

Policy Update, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure

For decades, economic growth in India has been driven by agriculture, manufacturing and services such as IT and finance. Today, however, a different kind of sector is gaining prominence - one built not on physical assets, but on ideas.

IMPRI Desk
June 13, 2026

Challenges in Last Mile Connectivity Problem in Urban India and Possible Solutions

Policy Update, Center for ICT for Development, Economy and Infrastructure, Insights, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

Policy UpdateShreeya Dixit Background A primary feature of urbanization and urban areas has been the development of transportation facilities in the specified areas. Transportation has always been a feature of progress, symbolizing connectivity and a means for growth. As per…

IMPRI Desk
June 6, 2026