Mental health issues among college students have surfaced as a major public health concern in India. The rise in levels of anxiety, stress, burnout and emotional distress is caused by academic pressure, career uncertainty, social expectations, financial stress and increased digital engagement.
AI has become a part of people's everyday lives, especially students'. There is a great deal of debate among educational circles regarding the use of AI in academic work and its implications for the future of education systems.
Policy UpdateYashkirti Pal BACKGROUND Sand is a critical input in the construction industry and is second only to water in terms of global consumption (UNEP,2019). The increasing demand for sand driven rapid urbanization and infrastructure development has led to unsustainable…
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Introduction Rural India’s Self-Help Group network has long been the backbone of women’s collective savings and micro-enterprise, but it had never before been linked directly to advanced agri-technology at national scale. The Namo Drone Didi Scheme was…
Agriculture remains the prime pulse of the Indian economy, forming the foundation of India's socio-economic development. The Agriculture and Allied Sector accounts for around 18% of the total Gross Value Added (GVA) [as per the new GDP series with the base year 2022-23] and employs ~ 46% of the workforce.
Policy UpdateTanvi Nerurkar Introduction India’s rapid urbanisation is reshaping its economy and governance landscape. According to the 2011 Census, around 31% of the population lived in urban areas, contributing over 60% of the country’s GDP. NITI Aayog (2021) and the…
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Introduction Railway stations in India have long functioned as more than transit points: they anchor local economies, connect regions to national supply chains, and shape how a town or city is perceived by visitors and investors alike.…