Category Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

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Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy, 2026: Investment, Innovation and Industrial Transformation

Gujarat has emerged as one of India's leading industrial states because of its diversified manufacturing base, well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly policy environment. Over the past two decades, the state's economy has expanded significantly and currently contributes approximately 8.2% to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Building on this industrial foundation, the Government of Gujarat launched the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 on 15 June 2026. The policy came into effect on 1 June 2026 and will remain in force for five years. It is aligned with the vision of "Viksit Gujarat se Viksit Bharat @2047". The policy seeks to support Gujarat's transition towards a US$3.5 trillion economy by the centenary of India's independence. 

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India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Diplomacy: Evolution, Operations and Strategic Significance (2023)

When a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February 2023, killing over 50,000 people and flattening entire cities, India was among the first countries on the ground. Within 12 hours, the Indian Army had assembled rescue teams and relief materials. Within 24 hours, Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft were landing at Adana with National Disaster Response Force personnel, dog squads, and a mobile hospital. India named this mission Operation Dost, "friend" in Turkish, Urdu, and several regional languages, a name that carried deliberate diplomatic meaning.

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Multilateral Exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region (PRAGATI) 2026: Strengthening India’s MAHASAGAR Vision

The vision of MAHASAGAR stands for “Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions”, and it was established in March 2025 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Saha, 2026). The vision focuses on the ideas of trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth, mutual security for a shared future, and expanding cooperation in technology through sharing, giving concessional loans, and grants (Saha, 2026).

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UNNATI: A Targeted Approach to Industrial Development in the North-East

The North Eastern Region (NER) lies at the heart of India's growth story. Endowed with abundant natural resources, rich biodiversity and a strategic location. Sharing over 5,484 km of international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Nepal. It is also central to India's Act East Policy. Recognising its immense potential, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has referred to the eight North Eastern states as “Ashtalakshmi, symbolising prosperity and abundance.

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SNA-SPARSH: Reforming India’s Fund Flow for Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) form the backbone of India's welfare and infrastructure delivery, jointly funded by the Centre and states but implemented through state-level agencies. For years, the fund flow architecture behind these schemes suffered from a structural inefficiency: money was released in advance rather than as spending actually occurred, leaving large sums idle across thousands of implementing-agency bank accounts. 

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The Mirage of the Metro Boom: Analyzing Structural Losses and the Last-Mile Chasm in Indian Mass Transit

Over the past two decades, India’s urban transport planning has shifted heavily toward high-cost, capital-intensive metropolitan rail systems. Promoted as the definitive solution for traffic congestion, vehicular emissions, and rapid urbanization, billions of dollars have been systematically funneled into building heavy rail infrastructure.

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India’s Carbon Market Framework: What It Means for Industry and Climate Governance

As climate change becomes a greater global concern, many countries are using market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth. Carbon markets have become a key policy tool, putting a price on emissions reductions and encouraging more efficient technologies and energy efficiency.

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