Category Social Sector

Strengthening Early Identification of Child Neglect: Evaluating Kerala’s Community-Based Child Protection Framework

Policy Update, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Social Sector

A child born in Kerala today is not always guaranteed a safe and secure start to life. Contrary to common assumptions, the primary concern is not inadequate healthcare or poor infrastructure, but the neglect and abuse that many children face within their own homes.

IMPRI Desk
July 21, 2026

The Architectural Re-engineering of Indian Healthcare: Analyzing the Blueprint, Promise, and Impact of Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)

Insights, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

For decades, the standard critique of the Indian public health sector was its single-minded obsession with "demand-side" adjustments.

IMPRI and Arjun Kumar
July 8, 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

National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Insights, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

India has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease in the world, but for decades it did not get much policy attention. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells turn rigid and crescent-shaped, which blocks blood flow and causes anaemia, pain, organ damage, and early death in many cases.

IMPRI Desk
June 15, 2026

VB-G RAM G and Rural Employment: A Shift from Rights-Based Welfare to Mission-Based Development?