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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 18d

India’s #energystrategy stands between #fossilfuel dependence and #renewables ambition, demanding bold policy alignment and structural reform. #energysecurity
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India’s energy security hinges on smart transitions | Policy Circle

As oil output declines and coal endures, India must balance energy security with its 2030 renewables and net-zero goals. #energysecurity

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 18d

In the era of #carbontaxes and clean-tech barriers, India must channel its #greensubsidies to deliver #exportgrowth, #decarbonisation and domestic value.
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Where India’s green subsidy will truly matter | Policy Circle

India must channel its public funds by strategic leverage. The question is where and how green subsidy will deliver maximum export resilience, decarbonisation and domestic value.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 18d

The revival of #nonalignment 2.0 could help India balance between two #superpowers and lead the #GlobalSouth toward true autonomy. #quad #g20 #brics
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Non-alignment 2.0 is India’s best bet in a polarised world | Policy Circle

As the US and China battle for dominance, India must revive non-alignment 2.0 for strategic autonomy and to protect its global standing.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 18d

The #ReserveBankofIndia moves to make customer #redressal faster, fairer, and financially meaningful. #bankombudsman #rbi
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Bank grievance redressal system in for an overhaul | Policy Circle

RBI’s new framework for bank grievance redressal seeks to ensure compensation matching actual loss and to strengthen trust. #RBI #banking

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 20d

India’s proposed Rs 20,000 crore guarantee fund aims to spur #privatecapital and revive stalled #infrastructure projects. #riskguaranteefund #nhai
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Risk guarantee fund may revive India’s infra push | Policy Circle

The risk guarantee fund could ease financing hurdles, attract foreign investors, and accelerate India’s infrastructure growth. #infra #policy

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 20d

As half of India turns urban by 2040, cities must balance growth with ecological and social #sustainability, write Pragya Raj Singh and Venkatesh Raghavendra. #WorldHabitatDay #urbangovernance
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World Habitat Day: Smarter urban governance key to liveable cities | Policy Circle

This World Habitat Day, ensuring India’s cities remain liveable requires not just infrastructure but also people-centric policies and strong governance. #cities #urbanplanning #WorldHabitatDay

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 20d

India can turn longevity into an economic asset through #silverentrepreneurship, flexible jobs, and age-friendly infrastructure, write Parth Tripathi and Aneesh KA. #silvereconomy
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Silver economy: India must harness the power of 300 million elderly | Policy Circle

With smart health, workforce, and city policies, India’s silver economy could fuel GDP growth instead of becoming a demographic burden.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 20d

Government-backed #procurement of pulses may secure #farmincomes, but could create #surpluses and weaken private markets. #pulsesmission #pulsesimports
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Pulse self-sufficiency mission tests fiscal limits | Policy Circle

The pulse self-sufficiency mission eyes food security, but climate stress and trade-offs with other crops remain unresolved.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 22d

US dominance is not collapsing overnight, but inconsistent #foreignpolicy and #trumptariffs are steepening its decline. #americanhegemony
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Erosion of US hegemony speeds up under incoherent policy | Policy Circle

Sweeping tariffs and erratic foreign policy are corroding trust in American leadership, accelerating the decline of US hegemony. #tariffs #trade #US #China

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 22d

The rapid retreat of #Himalayanglaciers threatens #agriculture, #watersupply, and #energysecurity for South Asia's two billion people.
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Retreat of Himalayan glaciers threatens South Asia’s future | Policy Circle

Melting Himalayan glaciers endanger rivers, farms, and cities, putting nearly two billion people across South Asia at grave risk. #Himalaya #glaciers

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 22d

#UGC's 2025 draft #mathematicscurriculum puts ancient knowledge at the centre, but critics say it undermines India’s scientific and technological future.
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UGC mathematics curriculum risks diluting rigour, employability | Policy Circle

UGC’s draft mathematics curriculum sidelines core subjects for ancient knowledge, raising fears about employability and global competitiveness.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 22d

From #subsidies to #carbontariffs, the global push for #greensteel shows both the promise of #innovation and the risks of #dependency. #tatasteel #cbam
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Green steel transition tests industry, governments | Policy Circle

Governments and corporations face tough choices as green steel becomes a must for global decarbonisation. #steel #TataSteel

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 29d

With 15,000 cases pending and delays averaging 724 days, India’s insolvency framework is losing credibility with creditors and investors.
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code undermined by NCLT backlog | Policy Circle

India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is buckling under NCLT backlogs and missed deadlines, undermining its promise of swift resolution. #IBC #NCLT

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 29d

Prestige projects dominate policy, yet affordable buses remain the missing link in India’s urban mobility strategy.
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Doubling electric bus fleet is India’s most efficient climate reform | Policy Circle

India’s metros tend to grab headlines, but expanding bus fleets is the fastest and surest way to cut congestion and pollution in cities. #bus #electricbus #transport

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 29d

AI-designed molecules are moving from labs to patients, redefining the future of medicine, writes Nidhi Malhotra.
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AI-generated drug reaches human trial milestone | Policy Circle

The first AI-generated drug enters Phase IIa trials, marking a turning point in pharmaceutical innovation.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · 29d

Skill gaps and poor job absorption are trapping women in low-income work, widening disparities between plains and hills, write Surekha Dangwal and Rajendra P. Mamgain.
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Women’s jobs crisis in Uttarakhand’s hills deepens | Policy Circle

Women's jobs in Uttarakhand are shrinking because of poor skills training and limited market access, despite efforts by the government.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 23

GST reforms will ease disputes, yet MSMEs still face refund delays, IT glitches, and compliance burdens. #taxreform #inflation
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GST 2.0 promises savings, but will consumers benefit? | Policy Circle

GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 23

Economic pressures are reshaping politics worldwide, challenging democratic institutions and norms, writes Srinath Sridharan. #genzprotests
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Economic discontent is testing democracies worldwide | Policy Circle

Economic discontent is sparking global populist cycles, trapping democracies in short-term appeasement. #democracy #society #populism

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 23

Fast-track courts, helplines, and funds remain underused as #genderbasedviolence continues to erode women’s rights. #crimesagainstwomen
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Gender-based violence in India demands fact-driven action | Policy Circle

India’s gender-based violence crisis persists despite new laws, exposing gaps in governance, justice, and accountability.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 18

India’s 1,800 #GCCs face a choice—remain low-cost units or evolve into global hubs of #innovation and leadership. #globalcapacitycentres
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Global capability centres driving India’s knowledge economy | Policy Circle

Tax breaks alone won’t sustain global capability centres — India needs skilled talent, digital infrastructure, and smarter incentives to lead. #GCCs

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 18

Falling household #savings, sluggish #investment, and weak #jobgrowth threaten #Indianeconomy’s long-term #economicgrowth momentum, write Jadhav Chakradhar and Adrija Ganguly.
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Indian economy: Declining investment, household savings drag growth | Policy Circle

Falling household savings, sluggish investment, and weak job growth threaten Indian economy’s long-term economic momentum. #Indianeconomy

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 18

Despite record adoption rates, public trust in #generativeAI is declining fast—especially in emerging economies like India and Brazil, writes Archana Datta. #airegulation
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Generative AI trust crisis grows amid booming adoption | Policy Circle

Generative AI may boost productivity but could automate 300 million jobs, fuelling fears and global demand for ethical oversight.

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 17

NTPC’s Leh pilot proves that green hydrogen buses can thrive in extreme conditions. It’s time to scale this vision nationwide.
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Green hydrogen buses to power India’s public transport | Policy Circle

India must adopt green hydrogen buses as the backbone of its zero-emission public transport strategy — and NTPC’s Leh pilot shows the way forward. #greenhydrogen

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 17

India must adopt Kerala’s women-led resilience model to tackle rising climate risks from floods, landslides, and coastal erosion.
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Women-led Kerala model can bolster India’s climate resilience | Policy Circle

Kerala model's success in integrating women into disaster planning offers a powerful template for climate-vulnerable states. #Kerala #climate #gender

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Policy Circle @policycircle.bsky.social · Sep 17

High costs and storage risks could turn carbon capture initiative into a costly distraction unless backed by strong regulation.
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India bets on carbon capture to offset coal reliance | Policy Circle

India is rolling out a national carbon capture plan to offset its dependence on coal energy while renewables scale up. #carbon #climate

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