2 March, 2026
COCONUT PROMOTION SCHEME
The Coconut Promotion Scheme (Union Budget 2026–27) aims to boost India’s coconut productivity through rejuvenation, high-yield varieties, and climate-resilient, disease-tolerant cultivation to address rising temperature and root wilt challenges.Read More...
2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.Read More...
2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.Read More...
28 February, 2026
NEW KASHMIR WHEAT VARIETIES
SKUAST-K has developed early-maturing wheat varieties (SW-3 and SW-4) to ensure timely rice transplantation, strengthen the rice–wheat cropping cycle, and improve productivity and food security in Kashmir.Read More...
27 February, 2026
APPLE TRADERS IN J&K
Lower import duties on U.S. and EU apples may hurt Jammu & Kashmir’s apple farmers by increasing cheap foreign competition and reducing their profitsRead More...
26 February, 2026
GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRES (GCCS)
India’s transformation into a global “brain trust” is driven by the rapid evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) from cost-focused back offices to innovation-led hubs handling R&D, AI, semiconductors, and strategic decision-making, boosting high-value employment, exports, and regional developmenRead More...
24 February, 2026
AI IMPACT SUMMIT, 2026
The AI Impact Summit concluded in New Delhi with 89 countries and international organizations endorsing the New Delhi DeclarationRead More...
21 February, 2026
“INDIA’S ‘THIRD WAY’ FOR AI GOVERNANCE”
At the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, India proposed a balanced “Third Way” in AI governance—positioning itself between strict regulation and unchecked market control—focusing on inclusive growth, strategic autonomyRead More...
20 February, 2026
FERTILISER SECTOR REGULATION
India’s fertiliser regulatory regime faces debate as strict price controls and branding ensure affordability and equity, but distort nutrient balance, discourage innovation, and call for reforms like direct farmer subsidies and promotion of green fertilisers.Read More...
19 February, 2026
COTTON FARMERS
Proposed zero-duty cotton imports from the U.S. have sparked farmer protests over price crashes and livelihood risks, highlighting a producer–processor conflict between agricultural self-reliance and textile export competitiveness in India’s cotton value chain.Read More...
18 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: INSPIRED BY 3 KARTAVYAS
The three “Kartavyas” focus on accelerating resilient economic growth, empowering people as partners in prosperity, and ensuring inclusive development under Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, with key interventions targeting manufacturing, MSMEs, infrastructure, energy security, legacy sectors, and city economic regions.Read More...
17 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: DEFICITS
The Union Budget reflects different facets of fiscal imbalance revenue, fiscal, effective revenue, and primary deficits, each indicating the extent and nature of government borrowing and expenditure management.Read More...
16 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27:AGRICULTURAL AND ALLIED SECTORS
The government announced Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI platform integrating AgriStack and ICAR advisories to boost farm productivity, alongside tax support for cooperatives, credit-linked subsidies for animal husbandry, and a new scheme to promote coconut production.Read More...
15 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: TRAVEL AND TOURISM
The government proposes five Regional Medical Hubs, new tourism circuits in Purvodaya statesRead More...
14 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Budget 2026–27 focuses on industrial revival and logistics expansion through upgrading 200 legacy clusters, new freight corridors and waterways, a comprehensive textiles push, Khadi promotion, and strengthened SME support via growth funds and liquidity measures.Read More...
13 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: DEFENCE
Budget 2026–27 prioritises defence modernisation with higher capital outlay, focus on indigenisation, and enhanced allocation for advanced technology and border security.Read More...
12 February, 2026
BUDGET ESTIMATES OF 2026-27
11 February, 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF UNION BUDGET( 2026-2027) – INFRASTRUCTURE
The budget highlights the focus on accelerating infrastructure-led growth through improved freight corridors, waterways and coastal shipping, asset recycling, industrial corridor development, and enhanced financial support to states.Read More...
10 February, 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TAX REFORMS( UNION BUDGET 2026-2027)
The Budget simplifies and modernises India’s tax system, ensure policy stability, lower compliance and tax burdens, and improve fairness and clarity for individuals, businesses, and non-residents.Read More...
9 February, 2026
KEY ANNOUNCEMENT: BUDGET 2026-27
The rationalisation of customs duties and trade facilitation measures aims to cut input costs, boost manufacturing and exports, strengthen clean energy and aviation sectors, and simplify customs processes to improve ease of doing business and living.Read More...
8 February, 2026
INDIA MUST RETHINK ITS BATTERY STRATEGY
India needs to diversify beyond lithium-ion batteries by promoting sodium-ion technology to enhance energy security, reduce import dependence, and support a resilient, cost-effective clean energy transition.Read More...
5 February, 2026
GREAT NICOBAR ISLAND PROJECT
The Great Nicobar Island Project is a strategic mega-infrastructure initiative to enhance India’s maritime security, trade connectivity, and Indo-Pacific presence.Read More...
2 February, 2026
IS INDIA PREPARED FOR THE END OF GLOBALISATION?
As the world shifts from liberal globalisation to mercantilism and power politics, India must strengthen state capacity, social cohesion, and inclusive growth to remain relevant and competitiveRead More...
1 February, 2026
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUEL IN INDIA
India’s push for E20 ethanol blending boosts energy security and import savings but raises concerns over food security, farm equity, efficiency, and transparency—necessitating careful crop diversification and non-food ethanol pathways.Read More...
31 January, 2026
THE SOLUTION TO THE FALLING RUPEE LIES IN DIPLOMACY
Despite strong macro-fundamentals, the rupee’s depreciation is driven mainly by geopolitical and confidence-related factors, making diplomatic engagement—rather than devaluation—the key to restoring investor confidence and currency stability.Read More...
29 January, 2026
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
India’s multi-pronged groundwater management strategy combines monitoring, regulation, and community-led initiatives like Atal Bhujal Yojana and Jal Shakti Abhiyan to ensure sustainable use, ecological balance, and long-term water security in line with the SDGs.Read More...
20 January, 2026
CHIPS TO START-UP (C2S) PROGRAMME
The CHIPS to Start-up (C2S) Programme is a MeitY initiative to build industry-ready semiconductor talent, promote chip design start-ups, and strengthen India’s self-reliance in the strategic electronics sector.Read More...
8 January, 2026
RETHINKING INDIA’S SKILLING OUTCOMES
Despite large-scale training under schemes like PMKVY, India’s skilling ecosystem lacks aspiration, credibility, and industry linkage, limiting employability and risking a demographic dividend turning into a demographic burdenRead More...
29 December, 2025
REIMAGINING INDIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM BEYOND FUNDING MECHANISMS
India stands at a decisive moment. If ANRF becomes merely another bureaucratic department, India will miss a historic innovation leap. But if it embraces risk, autonomy, and visionary leadership like DARPA, it can transform India into a global innovation leader. The success of ANRF will not just determine research outcomes—it will shape India’s future as a knowledge superpower.Read More...
27 December, 2025
RISE IN EMISSIONS DOESN’T MEAN THE WORLD IS FAILING
Rising emissions do not automatically equate to global climate failure. The Paris Agreement has not eliminated the crisis, but it has prevented a catastrophe, institutionalised climate responsibility, accelerated green innovation, and placed the world on a far better pathway than a decade ago. The task now is not to dismiss the treaty as ineffective, but to deepen commitment, strengthen cooperation, and hasten the pace of transition.Read More...
