Category Economy and Infrastructure

IFSCA and GIFT City: Shaping India’s Place in Global Finance

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

This vision materialized through the creation of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the establishment of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Together, they represent India's commitment to offering a financial hub that is competitive, forward-looking, and aligned with global standards. But beyond competition, there is a deeper ambition: to redefine what a financial centre can be—rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and excellence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words capture this intent clearly when he described GIFT City as a zone designed to serve not just India, but the world.

IMPRI Desk
June 3, 2025

Fabric of the Nation: Strengthening the Role of the Ministry of Textiles,1985

Insights, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Economy and Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

On 15th November 1985, the Ministry of Textiles was established as an independent ministry to oversee all aspects of the textile sector in India. It is responsible for formulating policies, planning, development, export promotion, and trade regulation for the textile industry in India.

IMPRI Desk
May 31, 2025

DigiDhan Dashboard, 2017

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

DigiDhan Dashboard is a full-featured digital platform launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It has the function of monitoring, reporting, and analyzing digital payment transactions throughout the nation. The dashboard is a significant component of the overall DigiDhan Mission and a crucial tool in facilitating a cashless economy through real-time insights.

IMPRI Desk
May 31, 2025

PURSE (Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence), 2009

Insights, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Policy Update, Science and Technology

The Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence initiative started in 2009 by the Department of Science and Technology in India. Its core objective is to enhance the research capability of universities across India. Since its formation PURSE has played a major role in improving the existing research infrastructure and landscape, supporting over 82 universities and investments over Rupees 1227 Crores.

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
May 30, 2025

Unveiling the Developmental Trajectory of North East India: A Study on the Lump Sum Provision Scheme (2001-2002)

Insights, Economy and Infrastructure, IMPRI Research, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Policy Briefs, Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Research, Social Sector

The historic challenges faced by the North Eastern Region (NER) are due to its geographical isolation, infrastructure deficits, and socio-political complexities. To address such things, the Government of India introduced the Lump Sum Provision Scheme in the financial year 2001-2002

IMPRI Desk
May 30, 2025

Bharat Trade Net 2025: Transforming India’s Trade Infrastructure through Digital Integration

Insights, Economy and Infrastructure, Policy Update, Public Finances and Macroeconomics

Bharat trade net, announced during the Union Budget 2025-26, is intended to help exporters, especially MSME’s through reduction in procedural hurdles, improving documentation processing and minimization of compliance delays.

IMPRI Desk
May 14, 2025

Housing Scheme of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) 1967

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

Policy Update Sanju Joshi The housing scheme was introduced in 1967 by DDA, and since then, it has provided more than a million houses to people in Delhi. The initial goal was to provide houses to migrants and economically weaker…

IMPRI Desk
May 11, 2025