Category Economy and Infrastructure

National Single Window System(2021) : One-Stop Solution for Business Clearances by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Insights, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Centres, Economy and Infrastructure, Thematic Areas

The National Single Window System (NSWS) was launched in September 2021 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as a digital platform to streamline business approvals and facilitate investment in India. The initiative addresses the long-standing challenge of regulatory fragmentation, where businesses previously had to navigate multiple portals and departments to obtain the necessary clearances for establishing and operating enterprises.

IMPRI Desk
October 12, 2026

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Swasth Bharat Portal: Building an Interoperable Digital Architecture for Public Health Programmes

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for ICT for Development, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Finances and Macroeconomics

India's public health system increasingly relies on digital platforms for service delivery, beneficiary management, disease surveillance and programme monitoring. However, different national health programmes have developed separate digital systems, creating multiple logins, repetitive data entry and fragmented information for frontline health workers (Press Information Bureau, 2026).

IMPRI Desk
October 9, 2026

PAIMANA (2025): Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building.

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

Infrastructure is a critical foundation for socio-economic growth, connectivity and public service delivery. However, the effectiveness of infrastructure investment depends not only on creating new assets but also on ensuring that large projects are implemented on time, within cost and with effective coordination.

IMPRI Desk
October 8, 2026

Policy Update: Boosting Manufacturing GDP: Analyzing the Impact of PLI Schemes in 2026 and Beyond

Policy Update, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Insights

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme stands as the foundational cornerstone of the Government of India’s campaign to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). Launched in 2020 as a core pillar of the initial economic response strategy, the framework was conceptualized and shaped by NITI Aayog in close coordination with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) before individual sectors were handed over to their respective line ministries for implementation. Deployed with an initial comprehensive outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore (over $26 billion), the overarching policy objective is to structurally scale up India’s industrial architecture, enhance export competitiveness, and integrate domestic manufacturers into global value chains (GVCs).

IMPRI Desk
October 8, 2026

Trade Connect e-Platform: Information Access vs. Export Growth

Policy Update, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, International Relations and Strategic Studies

The Government has initiated the creation of Trade Connect ePlatform to connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions Abroad, Export Promotion Councils, and other Partner Government Agencies. The platform will provide information on trade events taking place in different parts of the world, benefits available due to India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other international trade related information and data (PIB,2024).

IMPRI Desk
October 8, 2026

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Departmental Schemes Update 2026

Policy Update, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, Governance and Law, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Home to an aboriginal world of flora, fauna and tribal population, Andaman and Nicobar Islands serve as a Union Territory to the Indian administration. It houses an estimated population of 4,34,192 people across 836 islets/islands/rocky outcrops with a total area of 8,249 sq. kms (Andaman and Nicobar Administration, n.d.).

IMPRI Desk
October 6, 2026

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Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines, 2023- A New Wave of Sustainable Ports

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

India's ports handle nearly 95 percent of the country's trade by volume and about 65-70 percent by value, positioning the maritime sector as a critical lever for both economic growth and climate action (PIB, 2026, feb26).

IMPRI Desk
October 5, 2026