Category Science and Technology

Fostering Inclusivity in Technical Education: Saksham Scholarship Scheme (2014)

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for ICT for Development, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Gender Impact Studies Center, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, Insights, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Science and Technology, Social Sector, Special Initiatives

The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial support and encouragement to specially-abled students to pursue technical education. The scheme was officially launched in the academic year 2014-15. It was introduced under the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which has since been renamed the Ministry of Education. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory body for technical education in the country, was tasked with implementing and managing the scheme.

IMPRI Desk
January 17, 2026

India–Israel Agri-Tech Innovations and Start-up Exchange: A Partnership for Sustainable Growth (2025)

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Science and Technology, Special Initiatives

The economic relationship between India and Israel has evolved strategically, moving beyond the traditional defence-centric ties to encompass high-technology sectors like cyber, water management, and most significantly, Agri-Tech. This partnership leverages Israel's cutting-edge agricultural innovation and India's massive scale, diverse market, and vast talent pool, creating a powerful synergy for sustainable and inclusive growth.

IMPRI Desk
January 12, 2026

Shallow Pockets in Cities : The Political Economy Of Services, Taxes, and Climate Policy

Insights, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Centres, Economy and Infrastructure, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, IMPRI Research, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Science and Technology

With increased urbanisation and intensification of climate risks, Indian cities face an unprecedented challenge: how to finance the massive infrastructure investments needed to build climate-resilient futures.

IMPRI Desk
January 9, 2026

COP Under Strain: Lessons for Managing the Global Commons in a Divided World

Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Governance and Law, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Briefs, Science and Technology

Opinions on the success of the Climate Conference of the Parties (COP30) range from extreme disappointment to good progress, with the truth lying somewhere in between. But COP30 provides an opportunity learn about the rapidly changing geopolitical world.

IMPRI Desk
January 9, 2026

Strategic Autonomy in Action: Decoding the Impact of the Modi-Putin Summit

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Science and Technology

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India next week (December 4-5) at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the annual summit – which was institutionalised over two decades ago – is timely as well as futuristic. It is a given that this time-tested and trusted special and privileged strategic partnership has been a ‘constant’ (as stated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar) amidst the global chaos, unilateralism and polarisation.

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
January 9, 2026

What Intel’s Chip Agreement Means for India’s Semiconductor Ambitions

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Science and Technology

T.K. Arun China, facing US chip bans, doubled down on indigenous chipmaking—with success. If India leans on Intel instead of investing in homegrown R&D, it could miss its chance to replicate that model. Intel was one of the technology companies whose…

TK Arun and TK Arun
January 8, 2026

Building Practical VR Skills and Infrastructure in India

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Science and Technology

The global economics of AI and VR are no longer abstractions. They're balance-sheet realities reshaping productivity frontiers and national competitiveness. VR is maturing from novelty to necessity in training-intensive sectors.

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
January 5, 2026