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How are wetlands, lakes, and mountains shaping Srinagar’s economy? What role did Article 370’s dilution play in local livelihoods? Why are tourism, horticulture, and artisan trades struggling? What strategies can build a resilient, locally rooted economy?
The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial support and encouragement to specially-abled students to pursue technical education. The scheme was officially launched in the academic year 2014-15. It was introduced under the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which has since been renamed the Ministry of Education. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory body for technical education in the country, was tasked with implementing and managing the scheme.
Policy UpdateVatsala Sinha Introduction Textiles have long been a vital part of India’s economy and culture. The country is a global leader in traditional textiles like cotton, silk, and garments. However, the rise of technical textiles represents a significant change…
The economic relationship between India and Israel has evolved strategically, moving beyond the traditional defence-centric ties to encompass high-technology sectors like cyber, water management, and most significantly, Agri-Tech. This partnership leverages Israel's cutting-edge agricultural innovation and India's massive scale, diverse market, and vast talent pool, creating a powerful synergy for sustainable and inclusive growth.
With increased urbanisation and intensification of climate risks, Indian cities face an unprecedented challenge: how to finance the massive infrastructure investments needed to build climate-resilient futures.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India next week (December 4-5) at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the annual summit – which was institutionalised over two decades ago – is timely as well as futuristic. It is a given that this time-tested and trusted special and privileged strategic partnership has been a ‘constant’ (as stated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar) amidst the global chaos, unilateralism and polarisation.