rare earth

India’s rare earth push needs more than strategic urgency

India’s rare earth corridors could cut import dependence, but only if policy gets federalism, processing and environmental safeguards right. #rareearth Read more »
Railway expansion india

Railway expansion alone cannot guarantee sustainable transport

Railway expansion can lower emissions only if it shifts traffic from roads, runs on cleaner power, and avoids irreversible ecological damage during construction. Read more »
Budget 2026, Tier II cities

Budget 2026: Tier II cities push lacks climate resilience

Budget 2026-27 backs tier II cities, but climate resilience and adaptation funding remain weak in the city economic region strategy. #infrastructure #climate Read more »
sandalwood policy india

Budget 2026: Sandalwood revival hinges on farmer ownership

Budget 2026 calls sandalwood a high-value crop, but without clear farmer ownership and simpler permits, the promise doesn't mean much. Read more »
PM Surya Ghar Yojana

PM Surya Ghar Yojana is changing how India consumes power

PM Surya Ghar Yojana marks a shift from centralised power to household-led energy generation in India. #PMSuryaGharYojana Read more »
bihar economy challenges

Bihar economy: The state must fix fiscal and logistics gaps

Chanpatia’s collapse reveals how weak land titles, fiscal limits and logistics bottlenecks constrain Bihar economy. Read more »
Tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh face debt trap

Andhra’s tenant farmers struggle for credit and stability

Tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh face high debt, low credit access, and rising climate risks. Read more »
India EV policy

India’s EV future: Promise, pitfalls, and policy gaps

Despite big targets and incentives, India’s #EV adoption is slowed down by inadequate charging networks, unclear regulations, and cost concerns. #byd #tesla #tatamotors #mg Read more »
Geospatial mission, Urban planning

Geospatial mission to back urban planning, climate action

National Geospatial Mission integrates real-time data for smarter governance, flood prediction, and resilient infrastructure. #urbanplanning #cliamtechange Read more »
India-UK trade

Maritime Development Fund: Big promises, but will it close implementation gaps?

The Rs 25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund must steer through choppy waters to unlock its promise of jobs, trade growth, and green shipping. #MaritimeDevelopment #economy #Budget Read more »