Path to Development
India gets 100th Ramsar site: What does it mean?
India had only 26 Ramsar sites, wetland designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, till 2014. Since 2014, the country has got 74 more. It reflects India’s increasing commitment to conservation of these sites.
Will green hydrogen make India a clean energy exporter?
Thought given to green hydrogen is common between the 1970s oil crisis and the present-day oil crisis. But, where does India stand today in this regard?
Turning waste to wealth: Indian Railways eyes fly ash market
With the success of cement freight reforms, Indian Railways is now looking to transform fly ash transportation into its next major ‘waste-to-wealth’ logistics opportunity.
Kalpasar project: Engineering dream to transform entire coastline
Designed as a strategic alternative to the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the Kalpasar project aims to create a massive freshwater reservoir inside the sea.
How is India creating a ‘3D digital twin’ of Ganga, and why?
Accurate mapping is vital to conservation of water resources. How is India doing it with the ambitious Ganga river mapping and ‘3D digital twin’ project?
Global fuel crunch becomes a catalyst for public transport growth
As the Hormuz crisis pushes India’s oil import bill, can the government’s public transport appeal, backed by the world’s 3rd-largest metro network, 10,000+ electric buses, and massive rail electrification, finally turn a fuel shock into lasting energy security?
What if India’s biggest growth story is actually its small businesses?
MSMEs are India’s most important economic equalisers. They convert aspiration into enterprise, monetise skill, stabilise families, generate dignity through self-employment and job creation, and export.
Flying High: Mapping India’s Drone Startup Ecosystem
India's drone ecosystem is rapidly shifting from import dependence to indigenous innovation, with 200+ startups building across hardware, software, and services. Backed by progressive policies and growing demand, the sector is emerging as a critical pillar of both national security and economic transformation.
‘Tech’tonic shift: How telecom revolution powered India’s growth story
India’s digital revolution has done something remarkable: it has turned the humble mobile phone from a status symbol into an everyday survival tool. Cheap data and expanding 5G connectivity have not merely improved communication; they have opened doors to education, livelihoods, healthcare, entertainment, and entrepreneurship for millions who were once excluded from India’s growth story.
Is India ‘wastefully splurging’ on metros?
India's metro expansion is often criticised for low ridership and poor profitability, but this misreads how infrastructure works. Every major metro system in history, from London to Tokyo, took decades to reach full utilisation, and India is simply in the early, essential phase of building capacity for a rapidly urbanising future.
Missing Link, Chenab Bridge, Sela Tunnel: Are these India’s true engineering marvels?
In recent years, India has taken up a series of ambitious projects across mountains, valleys, coastlines, and densely populated urban corridors. But beyond their engineering scale and visual impact, do these projects reflect true technical advancement?
From food security to global exports: The new story of Indian agriculture
Today, India is among top exporters of high value crops. The journey to this position saw dramatic ascent, catastrophic decline and challenging road to recovery.