IndiaAI Mission 2.0: Building India’s Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a foundational technology shaping governance, industry, defence, healthcare,…
IndiaAI Mission 2.0: Building India’s Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a foundational technology shaping governance, industry, defence, healthcare, and education worldwide. Recognising this strategic importance, India has launched IndiaAI Mission 2.0 under the leadership of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The mission represents a decisive shift from pilot-stage AI adoption to large-scale ecosystem building, with the…
Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Emerging Legal Challenges and India’s Privacy Debate
Introduction India’s rapid digital transformation has fundamentally altered how personal information is generated, stored, and exchanged. From online banking to e-governance portals and health platforms, citizens now leave digital footprints across almost every sphere of life. Recognising the need to safeguard this expanding data ecosystem, Parliament enacted the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP…
Digital Learning in India: Reshaping Education Through Technology and Inclusion
Introduction Over the last decade, India’s education system has been undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by digital technologies. What began as supplementary online resources has gradually evolved into an integrated ecosystem combining virtual classrooms, e-content platforms, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence–based learning tools. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition dramatically, pushing schools, colleges, and training…
AI-Powered Distributed Renewable Energy: Transforming India’s Decentralised Power Future
Introduction India is undergoing a profound transformation in how electricity is produced, managed, and consumed. For decades, power generation followed a centralised model: large thermal or hydro plants produced electricity, which travelled hundreds of kilometres before reaching consumers. While this system enabled industrialisation, it also created vulnerabilities — transmission losses, regional imbalances, dependence on fossil…
India’s Fertiliser Industry: Structure, Challenges, Policy Dynamics, and the Road Ahead
Introduction India’s agricultural success story is inseparable from fertilisers. From the early years of food shortages to becoming one of the world’s largest producers of cereals, fertilisers have played a decisive role in raising crop productivity and stabilising rural livelihoods. Today, India ranks among the largest consumers of fertilisers globally, reflecting both its vast farming…
India’s Roadmap to Viksit Bharat and Net Zero: Key Insights from NITI Aayog Reports
Introduction NITI Aayog — India’s premier policy think tank — has published a series of analytical reports envisioning long-term transformation pathways for India. Two interconnected visions are central: These reports explore alternate scenarios, policy levers, economic trajectories, climate action pathways, and the interplay between development and sustainability. The goal is to inform policymakers, planners, civil…
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025: A Global Mirror of Governance, Integrity, and Public Trust
In 2025, Transparency International released the latest edition of its flagship global ranking — the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The index assessed 182 countries and territories, measuring perceived levels of public-sector corruption on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). More than just a ranking exercise, CPI 2025 offers critical insights into…
Faith, Rights, and the Constitution: Recent Judicial Interventions Explained
Introduction Religious diversity is one of the defining features of India. The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion while simultaneously committing the State to equality, dignity, and secular governance. This dual commitment often brings courts into sensitive disputes involving rituals, temple management, and denominational rights. Recent judicial observations—particularly from the Madras High Court—have once again highlighted…
US–India Interim Trade Deal Explained: Economic Reset, Strategic Convergence, and Policy Challenges
Introduction The evolving trade relationship between India and the United States has entered a new phase with the announcement of an interim trade framework. Rather than a full-fledged Free Trade Agreement, this arrangement acts as a bridge toward a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), aiming to resolve long-standing tariff disputes, improve market access, and strengthen…
Vande Mataram Row Explained: History, Constitutional Status, and Contemporary Debate
Introduction “Vande Mataram” occupies a unique emotional and historical place in India’s freedom struggle. Revered by many as a symbol of resistance against colonial rule, the song continues to evoke patriotic sentiment across generations. However, despite its national significance, it has repeatedly been at the centre of political and social debates. Recent controversies surrounding its…
