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Local Governance in India: Why More Ward Members May Not Be Enough?

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (546+ words) More ward members can change the local political process without necessarily changing what government delivers Veda Narasimhan is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Social Science Division at New York University Abu Dhabi. Jeffrey Weaver is an Associate Professor…...

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policyedge.in > p > estic-2026-to-link-public-research-startups-and-industry-across-13-ministries

ESTIC 2026 to Link Public Research, Startups and Industry Across 13 Ministries

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (446+ words) The three-day conclave will cover 12 emerging-technology fields and include scientific institutions, businesses and investors. Organisers have also been asked to develop short- and long-term milestones so that its work continues beyond the annual event SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth…...

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Trade Deals Increasingly Target State-Enterprise Subsidies, but Only One in Four Has Dedicated Rules

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (534+ words) SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Department of Public Enterprises DPE | Department of Commerce DoC The OECD Trade Policy Paper, How Preferential Trade Agreements Address Market Distortions from State…...

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Science Minister Pushes???Industry from Day One??? Model for Public R&D Projects

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (457+ words) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Ministry of Science and Technology MoST | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR At the 6th RISE Conclave in Kolkata, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh called for a closer industry…...

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policyedge.in > p > districts-as-export-hubs-covers-770-districts-but-only-249-export-plans-formally-adopted

Districts as Export Hubs Covers 770 Districts, but Only 249 Export Plans Formally Adopted

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (818+ words) India’s district-led export initiative is moving beyond product promotion towards local export planning, compliance support and digital market access. Its effectiveness will depend on converting hundreds of draft district plans into funded interventions and measurable exports SDG 8: Decent Work and…...

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policyedge.in > p > australia-eyes-indias-premium-food-market-as-quick-commerce-expands

Australia Eyes India???s Premium Food Market as Quick Commerce Expands

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (696+ words) SDG 2: Zero Hunger | SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Department of Commerce DoC | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI Premium demand is widening: Rising incomes and exposure to international brands are expanding the…...

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policyedge.in > p > amazon-national-skill-development-corporation-initiative-targets-15-lakh-learners-for-cloud-and-ai-training

Amazon-National Skill Development Corporation Initiative Targets 1.5 Lakh Learners for Cloud and AI Training

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (493+ words) The nationwide programme will prioritise Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, offering broad digital learning at one level and intensive, employment-linked training to a smaller group of participants SDG 4: Quality Education | SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure…...

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Designing Welfare to Prevent Future Poverty

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (572+ words) Two households with similar incomes can face very different risks of falling into poverty; welfare policy rarely distinguishes between them Indrajit Thakurata is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at IIM Indore. Dipayan Datta Chaudhuri is a Professor…...

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policyedge.in > p > core-sector-growth-eases-to-54-in-july-as-iron-ore-cement-and-electricity-lead

Core Sector Growth Eases to 5.4% in July as Iron Ore, Cement and Electricity Lead

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (590+ words) Growth moderated from the revised 6% recorded in June, while natural gas, crude oil and fertiliser output contracted. Cumulative core-sector growth nevertheless accelerated to 4.3% during April–July 2026, from 1.5% a year earlier SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and…...

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policyedge.in > p > why-south-asias-family-planning-systems-must-recognise-men-as-contraceptive-users

Why South Asia's Family Planning Systems Must Recognise Men as Contraceptive Users

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (308+ words) South Asia's family planning systems must evolve from engaging men as supporters to recognising them as contraceptive users Jayakant Singh is the Director of Strategic Information and Research at The Humsafar Trust, Mumbai. Enu Anand is an Assistant Professor at…...