Category Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Modi Rule vs Nehru’s Era: Comparing the Incomparable

Insights, Governance and Law, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Mr. Modi entered tenth year of his rule over India as PM on May 26. Nehru passed away 59 years back as PM on May 27.

IMPRI Desk and Arun Kumar
July 4, 2026

Section 301: A New Challenge in India-US Interim Trade Agreement

Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Ameya Satam Introduction Section 301 allows the USTR (US Trade Representative) to scrutinize the acts, policies, and practices of foreign governments. It also decides if the acts, policies, and practices of those countries are invalid or discriminatory and obstruct or…

IMPRI Desk
June 25, 2026

Ayushman Bharat For All: The Missing Pillar of Viksit Bharat

Insights, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

At the historic joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resonant address that captured the global innovation spotlight.

IMPRI and Arjun Kumar
June 24, 2026

Is cooperative federalism key to hydrological democracy?

Policy Update, Governance and Law, Insights, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector, Special Initiatives

State water reform framework by Jal Shakti Ministry

IMPRI Desk
June 22, 2026

One Nation One Ration Card: Portability, Inclusion and Food Security

Center for Human Dignity and Development, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Insights, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

Lubina Dua Background India has one of the world’s largest food security systems, yet for decades it was anchored to geography. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, subsidised food grains were distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS)…

IMPRI Desk
June 21, 2026

Craftsmen Training Scheme and Skill Development in India: Policy Performance and Challenges

Policy Update, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Policy UpdatePrabhjot Dayal Background The Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) is the flagship long-term vocational training program offered by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) within the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The program is executed through Industrial Training…

IMPRI Desk
June 19, 2026