Category Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Sustainable Agrarian Mission on Use of Agro-Residue in Thermal power Plants (SAMARTH), 2021

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

The estimated biomass generation in India is 750-754 MT per year of which 228-230 MT is surplus after utilizing biomass for conventional purposes like fodder, manure and for industries (Administrative Staff College of India, cited in Ministry of Power, 2023). Most of this surplus, especially paddy straw and other crop residues from northern states, has traditionally been burned in the open, which is a major source of seasonal air pollution in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring areas (Ministry of Power, 2023).

IMPRI Desk
September 29, 2026

Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme 2026

Policy Update, Center for ICT for Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Science and Technology

The Make India Initiative has propelled electronics manufacturing to grow 7 times and exports to grow 11 times since FY 2014-15. The electronics manufacturing sector has also emerged as a significant source of employment, with a few plants employing more than 5,000 employees at a single location. (MeitY, 2026)

IMPRI Desk
September 28, 2026

National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), 2015

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

The journey of smart grid in India is not new and it's even pre-dating the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM). The Ministry of Power (MoP) has set up the India Smart Grid Task Force (ISGTF) and the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) in 2010 to give policy guidance for smart grid technologies.

IMPRI Desk
September 28, 2026

Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS), 2026

Insights, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Shipping containers are an essential part of modern trade because they allow goods to move smoothly between ships, trains and trucks without being repeatedly unloaded and repacked. As India’s manufacturing and international trade have expanded, its requirement for these containers has also increased. However, India remains significantly dependent on imported empty containers, with nearly two million units being imported annually (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, 2026). This dependence can create problems when global shipping routes are disrupted or freight costs rise, making a stronger domestic container manufacturing industry increasingly important.

IMPRI Desk
September 28, 2026

Mizoram Department Schemes Update 2026

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Center for Work and Welfare, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Mizoram, in northeast India, borders Myanmar, Bangladesh, and the Indian states of Assam, Manipur and Tripura, and is known for its scenic hills and rich culture. Aizawl is both its capital and largest city. The state spans 21,081 sq km and has a population of 10,97,206 as per Census 2011 (Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, 2011), making it the second least populated state in India after Sikkim.

IMPRI Desk
September 27, 2026

CHIRAYU (Comprehensive Health Insurance of Antyodaya Units) Haryana (2022): Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

The Comprehensive Health Insurance of Antyodaya Units (CHIRAYU) Scheme of Haryana was launched on November 21, 2022 as an extension of state-specific Ayushman Bharat Yojana by the Department of Health, Haryana Government (Ayushman Bharat, Haryana, n.d.). The rationale behind launching CHIRAYU Haryana was to extend state-level implementation to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to ensure healthcare development.

IMPRI Desk
September 27, 2026

FOCUS 2.0 (2025): Assessing Climate Resilience and Indigenous Livelihoods in Mizoram (2025–2031)

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

The second generation rural transformation programme, FOCUS 2.0, focuses on a challenging policy question in Mizoram: how to increase the productivity and profitability of upland agriculture without degrading the ecological processes and community institutions upon which rural livelihoods rely? The programme received approval from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in November 2025 and will benefit all 11 districts of Mizoram, 700 villages and 75,000 households (about 150,000 people).

IMPRI Desk
September 25, 2026