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Phool.Co: An Effort to Clean Environment Through Fragrance
Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

In Bharat, flowers are one of the essential elements in prayers offered by millions of people daily. Apart from religious activities, floral consumption also occurs in the textile, medicine, and perfume industries. According to the data from the I....

November 30, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , UN , UAE , Climate , Bharat , COP28 , Positive Bharat , Ganga , Phool.co , Kashi , Varanasi , Waste Management , Kanpur
New Paradigms in Governance 2019-2024
V. Srinivas, IAS

Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the Governance landscape of India has radically changed in scale, scope and learning paradigms. India has succeeded in transforming technologically obsolete institutions into modern day digital i....

November 30, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , governance , Government , Public Administration , e-Governance , Public Grievances , NCGG , DARPG
India’s Resilient Constitution
Rup Narayan Das Commentary

The government decided in November 2015 to observe 26th November as Constitution Day or Sambidhan Divas to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution on 26th November 1949 which came into effect from 26th January 1950. The basic objective b....

November 29, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Constitution , Fundamental Rights , Gandhi , Amedkar , Anhony Eden , Talisman
Sheetal Devi: An Epitome of Perseverance
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

अप्राप्यं नाम नेहास्ति धीरस्य व्यवसायिनः ॥ (there is nothing unattainable in this world for the steadfast and determined.’) This is a verse from an ancient Indian text, ....

November 07, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , China , Indian Army , J&K , PM Modi , Positive Bharat , Sheetal Devi , Para Asian games , Archery
Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Development in India and G20
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

During India's G20 Presidency, there was a focus on women empowerment through women-led development. At the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment in August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated three core focus areas of India’s G2....

November 02, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , G20 , MSME , Positive Bharat , Women Entrepreneurship , SDG 5
Mandakini Ki Awaaz : Saving Lives, One Radio Broadcast at a Time
PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

India’s Himalayan region encompasses 13 states/ Union Territories (UTs) including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. These states....

October 19, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate adaptation , Positive Bharat , Mandakini Ki Awaaz , Community Radio , Garhwali , Rudraprayag District , Uttarakhand Flood 2013
Shri S Gurumurthy highlights the Importance of India’s Traditional Practices for Conservation and Sustainability at a NITI Aayog Event
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

On 9th October, 2023, NITI Aayog organized its eleventh NITI In-House lecture at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), was invited to deliver the keynote address on “India’s Tr....

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Article , NITI Aayog , Sustainability , Indian traditional practices
Durga Bai Vyam and Popularisation of the Gond Art
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

India is home to several tribal communities, each with its unique culture, language, art, and customs. Tribal arts and cultures are diverse and rich, representing the distinctive customs, way of life, and legacy of the numerous indigenous tribal peop....

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Nature , Indian culture , Positive Bharat , Tribal Art , Gond Art , Padma Shri , Indian art
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School: Inspiring Sustainability and Encouraging Education
Aarushi Gupta Positive Bharat

In the heart of Jaisalmer, known as the “Golden City” for its remarkable yellow sandstone architecture, lies a revolutionary educational and architectural marvel. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School stands as a testament to the fusion of visi....

October 11, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Women empowerment , renewable energy , Education , Architecture , Sustainability , Positive Bharat
Raphi Ramanath and his Miyawaki Forest
Sarada Subhash, Research Assistant, VIF Positive Bharat

A report published by The Hindu recently highlighted the efforts of Raphi Ramanath, a native of Kerala, who has created two gardens on the campus of his school, Vignjana Vilasini Higher Secondary School (VVHSS), Alappuzha, Kerala. Of these tw....

October 09, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Kerala , Positive Bharat , Afforestation , Miyawaki forests , green initiatives , climate action initiatives
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