Category Thematic Areas

Canada After Trudeau: Carney’s Coalition, Trump’s Shadow, and India’s Opportunity

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Centres, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Thematic Areas

The Canadian election may have been somewhat eclipsed by US President Donald Trump's trade war, but within the country, Canada turned a political corner. In many ways, the Canadian election results have depicted how the grounds have shifted considerably since the last election in 2021. First, the Liberal party has made a rather expected comeback with just a few seats shy of the majority needed to form the government. In its fourth successive mandate, the Liberal Party has shown a remarkable resilience in sustaining popularity. However, this time, the external factor in Donald Trump was more consequential in galvanising sentiments inside Canada than the Liberal party's own steps towards political revival.

IMPRI Desk and Harsh V Pant
June 1, 2025

Minorities in Bangladesh during current Political instability

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update

Now let’s look at the status of Bangladeshi Minorities such as Hindus, Buddhists and Christians during current times. Hindus are the largest religious minority in Bangladesh, though their percentage has declined drastically from 22% in 1951 to approximately 8% now.

IMPRI Desk
May 31, 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

NISHTHA, 2019 – Nurturing Inclusive, Innovative, and Reflective Educators

Insights, Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

The government launched the National Mission to Improve Learning Outcomes at the Elementary Level (NISHTHA) on August 21, 2019. NISHTHA is a holistic and integrated programme under Samagra Shiksha.

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

Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG), 2024: Pioneering India’s Journey in Advanced Materials and 2D Technologies

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Policy Update, Science and Technology

The India Innovation for Graphene (IICG), a pivotal initiative aimed at propelling India's capabilities in Graphene Research, Development, and commercialization. Established through a collaboration between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Government of Kerala, Tata Steel Limited, Digital University of Kerala (DUK), and the Centre for Materials for the Electronics Technology (C-MET), IICG is strategically located at Maker Village in Kochi.

IMPRI Desk and Bhaktiba Jadeja
May 30, 2025