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Fortified Rice Initiative (2021): Addressing Hidden Hunger among Children

Malnutrition continues to be one of India’s biggest public health challenges, even with significant improvements in food production and economic development. Food security has increased, but many people still experience hidden hunger, a type of malnutrition caused by a lack of essential vitamins and minerals, even when calorie intake is sufficient. Where hidden hunger weakens immunity, hinders cognitive development, lowers learning capacity, and decreases productivity. Ultimately, this limits human capital development and economic growth.

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Academic Bank of Credits (ABC): National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduced the concept of an Academic Bank of Credits, a digital system where students could accumulate credits earned from accredited institutions and later use them for transfer, accumulation, or redemption for a degree, diploma, or certificate. The University Grants Commission acted on this promptly. In agreement with the Ministry of Education, it announced the ABC Regulations, 2021 in the Gazette of India on 28 July 2021, utilizing Section 26(1)(f) and (g) of the UGC Act, 1956. The initiative was publicly unveiled around the first anniversary of NEP 2020.

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From New Delhi to Nagorno-Karabakh: India’s Emerging Strategic Role in the South Caucasus

The South Caucasus is a strategic region that has traditionally been shaped by competition among Russia, Turkey, Iran, and Western powers. However, in recent years, India has established a more visible presence in the region through its rapidly expanding relations with Armenia. The partnership has attracted particular attention because it coincides with growing political and military cooperation among Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan. Consequently, a conflict once understood primarily as a territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan is increasingly linked to broader geopolitical rivalries, defense partnerships, and competing Eurasian connectivity projects.

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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026

Before this reform began, India's statute books contained thousands of provisions where relatively harmless lapses, such as a missed filing deadline, an incorrect entry in a register, or a delayed renewal, could technically expose a citizen or a business owner to criminal prosecution and even jail time. Many of these provisions dated back several decades, several tracing back to colonial-era rules or the licence-raj period, and had never been reviewed in light of changing economic conditions. This created what policymakers described as a climate of unnecessary fear, particularly for small businesses and ordinary citizens who had no intention of committing any real wrongdoing.

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National Urban Digital Mission: Transforming Urban Governance Through Digital Public Infrastructure

India's urban population is expected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, accounting for about 40% of the country's total population (Observer Research Foundation [ORF], 2025; OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation [OECD-OPSI], 2024). This rapid growth is putting pressure on the municipal governance system originally designed for much smaller cities. Most of India's 4,800+ statutory towns and cities continue to depend on paper records or fragmented digital systems, with meaningful e-governance progress confined to a small number of well-funded cities (OECD-OPSI, 2024).

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Strengthening India’s Traditional Industries through SFURTI: The Progress, Challenges and Way Forward

India’s traditional industries have often been viewed not only as a form of economic activity but also as a symbol of craftsmanship and cultural heritage, providing millions of artisans with livelihoods and financial support across rural and urban areas. However, the rapid rise of modern industrialization, evolving consumer preferences, and scattered production systems have diluted the competitive value of these sectors. To address structural issues, the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) introduced the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) as a cluster development program, which aims to strengthen traditional industries and create livelihood opportunities for artisans and people working in the informal sector. 

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