Category Thematic Areas

National Aviation Security Plan (2020): Enhancing Civil Aviation Security Framework in India

National Aviation Security Plan (2020): Enhancing Civil Aviation Security Framework in India

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, through BCAS, drafted the National Aviation Security Plan (NASP) 2020. It was intended to fulfil India's obligations under Annexe 17 of the Chicago Convention, which mandates that every member state of ICAO put in place a full program of civil aviation security.

Department of Pharmaceuticals,2008

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: Department of Pharmaceuticals,2008

Vision: “To make India the largest global provider of quality medicines at reasonable prices”.

The Department of Pharmaceuticals was established on July 1, 2008, under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers with the objective of providing greater focus on the development of the pharmaceutical sector in India. The Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability of affordable medicines, regulating pricing, encouraging research and development, protecting intellectual property rights, and fulfilling international commitments in the pharmaceutical domain.

Geopolitics of Margins: Whose Voices Shape India’s Public Policy?

Geopolitics of Margins: Whose Voices Shape India’s Public Policy?

Public policy is often envisioned as a tool to address societal needs, promote equitable development, and strengthen governance. In India, a country characterized by deep social, cultural, and economic diversity, public policy plays a central role in shaping the lives of millions.

Shell

Global Policy Blindspot in Money Laundering – Shell Companies, Tax Havens

Money Laundering has its meaning in the term ‘launder’ which originates from the term ‘laundromats'—these were used as a front by crime syndicates for illegal activities. As laundromats clean our dirty clothes, money acquired through illegal activities is laundered and pushed into the economy as coming from a legitimate source.


Communities

Science by, of and for Communities

Water is a theme that I am keenly interested in focusing on. I have attempted to engage with water systems and treatment in various ways; During my internship at WELL Labs in Bengaluru (2025), I worked on irrigation mapping in Raichur, Karnataka, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Experiences of Urban Infrastructure and Development from a Sociological Lens

Experiences of Urban Infrastructure and Development from a Sociological Lens 

The administrators and the privileged (haves) sing the chorus of development, in the symphony of this  choir the 'have nots' lose their melody ( 'haves' are the wealthy class, while 'not haves' are the  disadvantaged groups). This is to say that development means different for all, and must be  acknowledged.

Rethinking Accessibility

Beyond Ramps and Rails: Rethinking Accessibility in Urban Spaces Whose City Is It? 

I walked into Delhi’s Lodhi Garden on a winter morning with my survey sheets. The sprawling lawns were alive with joggers, tourists, and families. But what caught my attention was a subtle discomfort: an old, retired man in his 90s came with his driver in his wheelchair, moving and enjoying every part of the garden.

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