India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) India is currently engaged in active discussions with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The EAEU is a regional economic bloc consisting of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. With India seeking to diversify its trade partners and strengthen economic linkages wi...

Swadeshi Solar Cells: India’s Path to Indigenous Solar Manufacturing by 2028   India is ambitiously moving towards a fully indigenous solar manufacturing ecosystem by 2028. Recently announced by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, this initiative aims to establish a comprehensive solar manufacturing value chain—from solar modules and cells to wafers and ingots&m...

Maternal Mortality in India: Trends, Causes, and Government Initiatives Introduction Maternal health is a critical indicator of a country’s overall healthcare system and societal well-being. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) measures the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births caused by complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Globally, maternal mortality remains a pres...

GST Reforms 2025: Streamlining India’s Indirect Tax System for Greater Simplicity and Efficiency India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in 2017, was a landmark reform designed to unify multiple indirect taxes under one umbrella and create a seamless tax system branded as “One Nation, One Tax.” Nearly eight years after its implementation, the GST Council has...

Health Insurance in India: Boon or Risk?   India’s journey towards Universal Health Care (UHC) stretches back more than seven decades, beginning with the recommendations of the Bhore Committee in 1946. Despite persistent efforts, a truly inclusive healthcare system remains elusive. The introduction of schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and State Health In...

UDISE+ 2024–25 Report: Bridging Gaps in India’s School Education   The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024–25 report, released by the Ministry of Education, provides a comprehensive snapshot of the current state of school education in India. It highlights persistent gaps in infrastructure, digital access, teacher availability, and healt...

India–China Relations   India and China, two of Asia’s largest powers, have shared a relationship that oscillates between cooperation and confrontation. Their interactions have historically been guided by the Panchsheel Doctrine, a framework emphasizing mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. The doctrine, which emerged in the 1950s, continues to shape diplomatic engagement...

       India’s Energy Policy and Transition: A Roadmap for Security and Sustainability   Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for India, ensuring a stable, affordable, and sustainable energy supply has become a strategic priority. The country faces the dual challenge of meeting growing domestic demand while reducing vulnerability to global supply...

India’s GST Journey     The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India marked a historic transformation in the country’s indirect tax system. Implemented on 1st July 2017 through the 101st Constitutional Amendment, GST represented a significant step towards economic integration and simplification of taxation. It replaced a myriad of indirect taxes levi...

Kerala - India’s First Fully Digitally Literate State Kerala has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first State in India to be declared fully digitally literate. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister, marking the successful completion of Phase I of the Digi Kerala project. The initiative was aimed at bridging the digital divide by training people across all local bodi...