GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l November 2025 India has achieved a significant environmental milestone by securing the ninth position globally in total forest area, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025. The recognition highlights India’s sustained efforts toward afforestation, reforestation, and forest resource management. This progress reflects […]

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l October 2025 India is making a decisive push to become self-reliant and globally competitive in semiconductors, a sector central to modern technology and strategic growth. Through initiatives such as SEMICON India 2025 and the India Semiconductor Mission, the country is establishing a full-stack semiconductor ecosystem encompassing design, manufacturing, packaging, and

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l September 2025 India has marked a significant milestone in clean energy by commissioning its first indigenously built 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat. Launched on July 31, 2025, this pioneering project significantly strengthens the nation’s long-term vision of sustainable ports and net-zero

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l August 2025 At the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention—held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe—India reaffirmed its global leadership in wetlands conservation through innovative policies, inclusive governance, and impactful international engagement. Based on “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” India highlighted its impressive growth, with 91

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l July 2025 India is accelerating a strategic shift in its innovation ecosystem by intentionally nurturing partnerships between academic institutions and scientific organizations. Emphasizing that “the age of working in silos is over,” the government has made it clear that breaking institutional silos is central to fostering innovation. Institutions such

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l June 2025 India is set to launch its inaugural biological experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) to explore the viability of sustaining human life in space. This groundbreaking initiative falls under the BioE3 policy—Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment—introduced to promote sustainable innovation and future-oriented biotechnology research. DOWNLOAD

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l May 2025 The 15th meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers was conducted in Brasília, Brazil, on April 17, 2025. Its theme was “Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture through Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Trade among BRICS Countries,” under this theme, India reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l April 2025 At the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025, held in New Delhi, India amplified the voice of the Global South by emphasizing equity, collaboration, and climate justice. The event, hosted under the theme “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions,” brought together policymakers, experts, and thought

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l March 2025 NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, was presented with the Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 in the Water Resilience category on February 13, 2025. The ceremony was organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in Chennai. The Forward Faster Sustainability Awards recognize organizations

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l February 2025 India’s mining sector is transforming, prioritizing sustainability and technological advancements to align with global standards. Recent government and industry initiatives focus on responsible resource utilization, economic growth, and environmental conservation. In January 2025, the 3rd National Mining Ministers’ Conference was held in Konark, Odisha, to discuss the