GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l April 2026 The Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces the strategic importance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in driving India’s export-led growth and investment expansion. With over 368 notified SEZs across the country, these zones have played a crucial role in boosting exports, attracting foreign direct investment, and generating large-scale employment […]

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l March 2026 The launch of the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the completion of the Delhi–Meerut corridor mark a defining milestone in India’s modern infrastructure journey. Inaugurated on 22 February 2026, the 82-kilometre corridor connects Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut, introducing the

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l February 2026 The national workshop PreciSense 2026, held at Pune, has drawn attention to the growing importance of accurate and reliable data in water conservation and management nationwide. The workshop was jointly organised by the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) and the Indian Society for Hydraulics, under

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l January 2026 India hosted the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from 17 to 19 December 2025 in New Delhi, reinforcing its role in advancing holistic healthcare worldwide. The three-day Summit, under the theme “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being,” brought together health leaders,

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l December 2025 India and Oman strengthened their strategic defence partnership during the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting held in New Delhi on November 24, 2025. Officials from both nations reviewed ongoing defence engagements and explored new areas of cooperation, reflecting a shared commitment to enhancing security collaboration

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