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UNCTAD: Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global TradeReports/Data Releases

Viksit Bharat 2047: Growth Arithmetic Matters More Than RhetoricOpinion

Dibyendu Maiti, Delhi School of Economics; Bishwanath Goldar, Institute of Economic Growth.

IMF: Macroeconomic Consequences of Undermining Central Bank IndependenceReports/Data Releases

A New Kind of Climate Hunger: The Climate Risk India Has Yet to RecogniseOpinion

Paul Stainier, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania; Manisha Shah, University of California, Berkeley; Alan Barreca, Institute of the Environment & Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles

RBI: Draft Framework for Limiting Customer Liability in Digital TransactionsReports/Data Releases

When Heat Enters the Classroom: India’s Most Overlooked Climate InvestmentOpinion

Benston John, St. Stephens College, Delhi University; E. Somanathan, CECFEE, Indian Statistical Institute; Rohini Somanathan, Delhi School of Economics

European Commission: Strategy on Intergenerational FairnessPolicy Bites

Policymakers Perspectives

Interview with Mr. B K Agarwal

Former Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Opinion

What Mumbai Reveals About the Political Economy of Urban Land Reform

Sangeeta Banerji, New York University, Shanghai

Grassroots Voices

Engage, Empower, Execute, Exit: How Swades Foundation Builds Durable Change

In conversation with Mangesh Wange, CEO, Swades Foundation

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Polls

What do you think are the leading reasons why some policies fail during implementation? (Select all that apply)

Poor inter-departmental coordination

Lack of local capacity

Vague law or policy language

Political resistance

Limited public awareness

Does India’s policymaking process provide adequate space for rigorous research?

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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Reports/Data Releases

MoHFW: Draft Amendment to Update Testing Norms for Blood Products

ECB: Drivers of Pandemic-Era Inflation Surge

UNCTAD: Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade

IMF: Eroding Participation in Labour Force Surveys – Evidence, Drivers, and Solutions

Policy Bites

WHO: New Recommendations for TB Diagnosis and Testing

Extension and Restructuring of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM 2.0)

TRAI: Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Audit Manual 2026

CBDT: AI-Driven Verification of Turnover Suppression in F&B Sector

Explore by SDGs

SDG 1: No Poverty

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13: Climate Action

SDG 14: Life Below Water

SDG 15: Life on Land

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Expert Commentary

Circular Economy Must Move Beyond Waste Regulation

Harsahib Singh, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)

Correcting Market and Regulatory Failures in Agri-Waste Value Chains

Laxmi Joshi, NCAER

Rewiring India’s Service–Manufacturing Architecture for Industrial Depth

Abhishek Anand, Insignia Policy Research

How a Coherent Circular Agriculture Framework Can Turn Farm Waste into a Secondary Biological Resource

Dinesh Chand Meena, ICAR-NIAP; Naveen P Singh, ICAR-NIAP

Opinion

What Mumbai Reveals About the Political Economy of Urban Land Reform

What Mumbai Reveals About the Political Economy of Urban Land Reform

Sangeeta Banerji, New York University, Shanghai

One Policy, Two Paths: What India’s R&D Tax Credits Really Did

One Policy, Two Paths: What India’s R&D Tax Credits Really Did

Pavel Chakraborty, University of Bath; Sankalp Mathur, CAFRAL; Sujaya Sircar, IIT Kanpur ...

How Are Digital Wallets Shaping Health Insurance Choices in India

How Are Digital Wallets Shaping Health Insurance Choices in India

Reshmi Sengupta, FLAME University; Debasis Rooj, FLAME UNiversity

India’s Development Gains for Women Still Fall Short on Agency

India’s Development Gains for Women Still Fall Short on Agency

Rana Amanat Singh, Plaksha University; Shreya Garg, Plaksha University; Karan Babbar, Plaksha University

Grassroots Voices

Engage, Empower, Execute, Exit: How Swades Foundation Builds Durable Change

Engage, Empower, Execute, Exit: How Swades Foundation Builds Durable Change

In conversation with Mangesh Wange, CEO, Swades Foundation

When Exit Is a Choice, Policy Loses Its Grip: Rethinking Women’s Work, Care, and Identity

When Exit Is a Choice, Policy Loses Its Grip: Rethinking Women’s Work, Care, and Identity

In conversation with Dr. Shraddha Srivastava, Independent Researcher

Community as India’s Primary Mental Health Infrastructure: The Live Love Laugh Journey

Community as India’s Primary Mental Health Infrastructure: The Live Love Laugh Journey

In conversation with Anisha Padukone, CEO, The Live Love Laugh Foundation

A Mentor’s Take on India’s Economics Pipeline: Civil Services, Higher Education, and the Missing Middle

A Mentor’s Take on India’s Economics Pipeline: Civil Services, Higher Education, and the Missing Middle

In conversation with Gaurav Bansal, Faculty for Indian Economy, GS Score

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Policymakers Perspectives

Interview with Mr. B K Agarwal

Interview with Mr. B K Agarwal

Former Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Interview with Ms. Veena Rao

Interview with Ms. Veena Rao

Former Secretary, Government of India

Interview with Mr. Praveen Prakash

Interview with Mr. Praveen Prakash

Former Principal Secretary, School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Interview with Mr. G. V. Venugopala Sarma

Interview with Mr. G. V. Venugopala Sarma

Former Member-Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority

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