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India’s Connection with the STEMM Diaspora
Dr Saroj Bishoyi, Research Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

One of the most visible aspects of India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership is the growing engagement with the Indian diaspora. In an effort to further strengthen India’s connection with the diaspora, the governmen....

July 10, 2023 Technological and Scientific Studies , technology , diaspora , innovation , Science , R&D , STEMM , Positive Bharat , NRI , IUSSTF , Non-Resident Unicorns , OCI , Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , PIO , Quad Fellowship , VAIBHAV Fellowship
Basanti Devi: An Environmentalist and a champion of Women Empowerment
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

Born in a village of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand in 1958, Basanti Devi’s life was never easy. She got married at the age of twelve, only to become a widow at fourteen. What transpired after that is nothing more than an inspiration for sever....

July 04, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Women empowerment , Environment , Positive Bharat , Kosi movement , deforestation , untouchability , social discrimination , padayatra , mahila mandal , firewood
Ice Stupas: Sonam Wangchuk’s Remarkable Blend of Ingenuity and Sustainability
Aarushi Gupta Positive Bharat

In the enchanting region of Ladakh, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the Ice Stupas have become an awe-inspiring symbol of innovation and sustainability. These towering ice structures, inspired by traditional Buddhist stupas, are the brainchild....

June 29, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Water conservation , Ladakh , Sustainability , Positive Bharat , Sonam Wangchuk , Ice Stupa
Shalom Ooty: Empowering Women and Preserving Toda heritage
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Toda tribe is an indigenous community that lives in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They are one of the regions smallest and most unique tribal groupings. The Toda have a distinct culture, language, and social structure that distinguishes them f....

June 26, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Positive Bharat , Toda tribe , Shalomooty , Tribal Embroidery , Art and craft , Preservation , heritage and culture
Downtown Heroes Football Club (FC): Kashmir Valley
Dr Arpita Anant, Research Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Kashmir Valley has been a disturbed area for several decades. It has witnessed the waxing and waning of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and this has had a deep impact on the lives of people. Several initiatives have been undertaken by the Union and ....

June 16, 2023 Jammu & Kashmir , India , Kashmir , Positive Bharat , Youth , Football
Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana
Samir Bhattacharya Positive Bharat

Education of women is essential for a just society as well as for accelerating social transformation. Despite significant progress in reducing the gender gap in education, several obstacles still prevent women in developing nations from building up t....

June 08, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , India , Women empowerment , Africa , Bihar , Education , Zambia , Positive Bharat , cycle scheme , girls’ education
“Professors of Practice” (PoP) for India’s Educational Institutions; UGC Launches Portal
Rohith Krishna Positive Bharat

UGC has launched an online portal to facilitate the recruitment of industry experts as “Professors of Practice” (PoP) for India's education institutions. This move is expected to reduce the gap between academia and industry in different domains. ....

June 05, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , NEP , university , Positive Bharat , UGC , Professor
Atmanirbharta in Defence: Approval of 4th Positive Indigenisation List
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Hindi term "Atmanirbharta" means "self-reliance" or "self-sufficiency." In the defence domain, "Atmanirbharta" refers to India's objective of becoming self-sufficient in defence capabilities, reducing reliance on other nations for defence purchas....

May 26, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Governance and Political Studies , Make in India , DRDO , Indigenisation , Positive Bharat , Atmanirbharta in Defence , Defence Industrial Corridors , Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) , Line Replacement Units
Revival of the Ancient Indian Martial Art of Kalaripayattu
Rohith Krishna Positive Bharat

Kalaripayattu or Kalari is popularly known as the ‘mother of martial arts’ for specific reasons. The term ‘Kalari’ refers to the martial art and the arena where it is taught and practiced, while ‘payattu’ means combat or practice. The tra....

May 10, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Self-reliance , health , Tradition , IKS , Positive Bharat , Indian Knowledge Systems , Martial Art , Kalari
Cheruvayal Raman the Guardian of Native and Ancient Paddy Varieties
Sarada Subhash, Research Assistant, VIF Positive Bharat

The Government of India has recently honoured Shri. Cheruvayal K. Raman, a tribal farmer from Kerala, with one of the highest civilian awards in Bharat (India), the Padma Shri. The septuagenarian farmer from the Wayanad (or Vayal Nadu, i.e., the land....

May 04, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , conservation , Sustainable Agriculture , Kerala , Positive Bharat , Cheruvayal Raman , tribal farmer , native paddy seeds
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