All India Survey on Domestic Workers

The first ever All India Survey on Domestic workers is being conducted by Labour Bureau, Chandigarh. Domestic workers (DWs) constitute a significant portion of total employment in the informal sector. However, there is a dearth of data on the magnitude and prevailing employment conditions of DW. Hence with the view to have time series data … Continue reading All India Survey on Domestic Workers

GIS Plans for 75% Gram Panchayats Completed

The Ministry of Rural Development has reached an important milestone with the completion of Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for 2 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) out of 2.69 lakh GPs under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA using remote sensing technology based on the ridge to valley approach. GIS-based planning under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS is an initiative of … Continue reading GIS Plans for 75% Gram Panchayats Completed

Indo-Pacific Region and its Strategic Importance for the World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrD_7ORAX1k Indo pacific region is one of the most Important regions of the world due to its resources, trade routes and strategic importance. The present special report is based on government’s initiative on Indo pacific, how it is important for the world and India, the brief history of Indo pacific strategy and how it evolved … Continue reading Indo-Pacific Region and its Strategic Importance for the World

Sustainable Development Efforts

With recent announcement on new climate targets by the Prime Minister at COP26 under ‘Panchamrit Strategy’, India has taken a big step towards cementing its commitment to clean energy. Since coal has to play a role of primary fuel for power generation in our country for the time being, till renewable source fully caters to our energy … Continue reading Sustainable Development Efforts

Samudrayan – India’s First and Unique Manned Ocean Mission

India’s First Manned Ocean Mission Samudrayan was recently launched at Chennai. With the launch of this Unique Ocean Mission, India joins the elite club of nations such as USA, Russia, Japan, France and China to have such underwater vehicles for carrying out subsea activities. This niche technology shall facilitate Ministry of Earth Sciences, in carrying … Continue reading Samudrayan – India’s First and Unique Manned Ocean Mission

Informal Economy : Challenges & Opportunities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QTseEwobOs The informal economy is a global and pervasive phenomenon. According to Internal Labour Organisation approximately 60 percent of the world’s population participates in the informal sector. Although this is mostly prevalent in emerging and developing economies, it is also an important part of advanced economies. In developing countries like India, large share of the … Continue reading Informal Economy : Challenges & Opportunities

International Solar Alliance and Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World One Grid

United States of America (USA) has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a member country. U.S becomes the 101st country to sign the framework agreement of the ISA to catalyze global energy transition through a solar-led approach. The launch of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was announced by H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble … Continue reading International Solar Alliance and Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World One Grid

National Achievement Survey

The Government of India has been implementing a rolling programme of sample based National Achievement Survey (NAS) aimed at classes III, V, VIII and X with a cycle period of three years. The last National Achievement Survey (NAS) was held on 13th November, 2017 for assessing the competencies developed by the children at the grade levels … Continue reading National Achievement Survey

Climate Equity Monitor

The Climate Equity Monitor provides an online dashboard for assessing, at the international level, equity in climate action, inequalities in emissions, energy and resource consumption across the world, and ongoing climate policies of several countries. The website has been conceptualized and developed by independent researchers from India -- the Climate Change Group at the M.S … Continue reading Climate Equity Monitor

Deep Ocean Mission, SagarNidhi and MoES

SagarNidhi is Indian Subcontinent’s Pioneer Research Vessel Ship. SagarNidhi plays a very important role in exploring the ocean resources and participation in search and rescue operations, more specifically in implementation of Deep Ocean Mission. The vessel is capable of carrying out geo-scientific, meteorological and oceanographic research, and is designed with blue-water capability with ranges of … Continue reading Deep Ocean Mission, SagarNidhi and MoES