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Key Insights from Northeast India

Northeast India holds strategic significance, yet past neglect pushed it to the nation’s periphery. Over the last decade, however, the region has witnessed tremendous transformation in terms of progress and peace. This study analyses recent developments and policies that highlight its emerging role in the growth of Viksit Bharat.

The Impact of RERA on Indian Real Estate Sector

RERA and recent government reforms have transformed India’s housing sector, bringing transparency and accountability. Mandating developer project registration and accessible details for buyers, these reforms have boosted buyer confidence. By analyzing pre-2014 conditions, research, and government data, the study highlights RERA’s impact in reshaping India’s real estate landscape.

Higher Education in India Post 2014

A robust, research-driven higher education system is essential for harnessing India’s vast youth potential. This paper examines the transformative changes since 2014, highlighting government efforts in funding, innovation, and skilling that have strengthened India’s global standing and positioned it as a rising knowledge hub.

Swachh Bharat Mission – A Transformative Shift in Bharat’s Sanitation Landscape

The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in 2014, revolutionized India’s sanitation landscape, addressing long-standing inequalities and driving a nationwide behavior shift. This research paper explores how innovative, affordable technologies and collective responsibility reshaped public health. It also highlights the mission’s profound impact on women’s dignity, safety, and hygiene, marking SBM as a global public health success.

From Neglect to Reverence – The Evolving Tribal Narrative

This paper examines the historical marginalisation of India’s Scheduled Tribes, focusing on the neglect under previous governments and the transformative initiatives since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From socio-economic challenges to policy-driven upliftment, the study highlights case studies of progress in health, education, infrastructure and cultural preservation.

Jal Jeevan Mission: Transforming Rural Water Access

An overview of the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aimed at providing tap water connections to every rural household in India. The paper highlights the mission’s success in reaching over 78% of rural households, improving public health, empowering women, and creating employment. The initiative emphasises community ownership, water quality testing, and sustainable water management.