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Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN) (Launched 2016)

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation

On October 21, 2016, the Government of India launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), known as UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016. The scheme was conceptualised with a 10-year vision to connect tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The objective was to simulate regional air connectivity by making flying accessible and affordable for all. It also focused on linking the smaller towns and remote areas to the national aviation grid.

IMPRI Desk
October 5, 2025

India–Africa: Shared Post-Colonial Narratives in Art

Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, International Relations and Strategic Studies

post-colonial quandary, while being a highly subjective experience for the countries obligated to encounter it, has specific connotations on identity formation and consequently on the art that is produced as a result of it. While it is important to contextualise the colonial circumstance with regard to religion, culture, and geography, it is also interesting to analyse shared predicaments arising from a common historical superstructure, which, in the case of India and Africa, is the British colonial one.

IMPRI Desk
October 5, 2025

India-USA: Yoga Diplomacy in Silicon Valley

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Gender Impact Studies Center, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, IMPRI Research, In News, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Policy Update, Research

India’s strong endorsement of Yoga as a ‘ubiquitous cultural export’ did not emerge overnight. Rather, it stems from the country’s century-long association with this revered practice. The foundations of Yoga can be traced back to Vedic and pre-Vedic era, with its mention in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which classify the elements of Yoga into eight limbs.

IMPRI Desk
October 5, 2025

Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Beyond: Persuasion as the Basis of Diplomacy and Law

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

This article examines the indispensable role of persuasion in shaping law, diplomacy, and political life. It argues that persuasion, rather than mere assertion or force, is the foundation of justice and peace.

IMPRI Desk
October 4, 2025

Environmental Geopolitics: India’s Role in Global Climate Negotiations and Green Partnerships

Insights, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, International Relations and Strategic Studies

Environmental geopolitics has emerged as one of the defining themes of the 21st century, shaping diplomacy, development strategies, and the balance of power among nations.