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Dear IMPRI Well-wishers,

Greetings!

This week, our featured insights explore critical developments in the Indian economy, shifting dynamics in international relations, and policy update section spotlighting key recent government initiatives. Together, these analyses offer a comprehensive view of pressing domestic and global issues.

We invite readers to participate and enroll for ongoing two key IMPRI summer schools: Cohort 3 of our "Beyond Binaries: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Realities and Resistance" Certificate Program, and Cohort 5 of the LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship—both offering critical engagement in gender justice and learning opportunities for young changemakers and advocates.

Stay tuned and scroll below for more updates and upcoming engagements at IMPRI!

Dr Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI

Past issues of the newsletter

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Latest Insight Articles

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India’s GDP growth: Examining the discrepancies and methodologies

GDP numbers released in the Press Note dated February 28, 2025 (henceforth referred to as ‘the document’) present four sets of data. They pertain to: (a) Quarterly Estimates of GDP for Q3 (October-December) of 2024-25; (b) Advance Estimates of Annual GDP for 2024-25;(c) First Revised Estimates (RE) of GDP and macro aggregates for 2023-24; and (d) Second Revised Estimates or Final Estimates (FE) for 2022-23.

by Arun Kumar

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India’s calculated calm: Resisting provocation from across the border

Following the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor last week, which culminated in a ceasefire on Saturday.

by Harsh Pant

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Featured insights

Syria’s Al-Sharaa, a former terrorist turned head of state, is gaining diplomatic momentum but faces a daunting challenge by Anil Trigunayat
Beyond the declining maternal mortality rate: Addressing the persistent challenges in Indian women’s health by Manorama Bakshi
Minorities in Bangladesh during current Political instability by Avantika Kansal
Navigating the Competitive Landscape with China and How to Respond by TK Arun
A week of global shifts: The dollar decline, India’s economic momentum, and legal development by TK Arun

Policy Update

ULLAS Nav Bharat Literacy Program, 2022 by Radhika Gupta
GI Cloud MeghRaj (2014): National Cloud Initiative to build India’s Digital Infrastructure by Varalika Raizada
Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI), 2019 by Kiranmanonmani
Rejuvenation India’s Dying Waters: Wastewater Management in the Age of Climate Stress by Aishwarya Naik
One Earth, One Health: A Critical Analysis of India’s One Health Consortium, 2021 by Prithvi Noah
IFSCA and GIFT City: Shaping India’s Place in Global Finance by Riya Rawat
Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology Development (PACE), 2012 by R Sonali Devi
Ministry of Law and Justice: Fortifying India’s Legal Framework in the 21st Century by Shivchaitanya Mahajan
Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI), 2008: A Comprehensive Policy Analysis by Ayushi Saha

Upcoming #WebPolicyLearning Events

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The Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship (LPPYF) – an initiative by the IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi – returns for its fifth cohort in Summer 2025 with a powerful and timely theme: The Legal and Governance Landscape of Women’s Empowerment in India.

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The One-Month Immersive Online Certificate Training Course, “Beyond Binaries: Cohort 3 – LGBTQIA+ Realities and Resistance,” creates a vital space to engage with the everyday experiences and ongoing acts of resistance within queer communities. This course invites participants to unpack the intersections of identity, power, and policy.

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Latest Books & Reports

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IPRR Vol. 3 Issue 2 (July-Dec 2024)

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