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Next Step in Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh and Contemplating Larger Implications
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

On 8th September 2022, 50 days after the 16th Round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting at Chushul-Moldo in Eastern Ladakh, consensus was reached on disengagement of the Chinese and Indian troops in the area of Jianan La (Daban) also designa....

September 13, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , PLA , logistics , LAC , Ladakh , Infrastructure , PP15
The Padma Setu– Bangladesh’s Pride
Dr Sreeradha Datta Commentary

‘Today the Padma is awash with the glow of red, blue, green and golden colours. The 41 spans (of the Padma bridge) are mirroring the courage of Bangladesh. I know Bangladeshi are proud. I am also delighted proud and elated. Overcoming many strug....

June 27, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Commentary , Infrastructure , Padma Bridge , multipurpose
Time for a Sporting Push in India
Col (Retd.) Ravinder Pal Singh Commentary

Nothing succeeds like success on an international stage for lifting nation's morale. But developing competitive sporting capacities in India for success in Olympics also has value in building national identity, national pride and bonding. For consoli....

August 12, 2021 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Tokyo Olympics , Olympics , Infrastructure , Budget , Equipment , Sports , Schools , Universities , 2021
Prospects of Developing Regional Value Chain in South Asia
Dr Sreeradha Datta

This discussion paper attempts to examine two major questions, first, if RVC can be developed in South Asia, and, second, is the South Asian region ready for this development? We are premising our arguments on the marginal rise in trade volume over t....

November 18, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Sri Lanka , trade , Infrastructure , Exports , Regional Value Chain , Connectivity , India . Bangladesh
Mission Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Decoding Self-Reliance and Charting the Road to Recovery
Aarushi Suri Article

This article is based on the inputs and views of notable experts from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), expressed in a webinar organised by the VIF on May 25, 2020. The esteemed panel was modera....

May 27, 2020 Governance and Political Studies , Economic Studies , Article , economy , Aatmanirbhar Bharat , Self Reliance , Reviving Growth , Infrastructure , MSME , Services , Manufacturing
Development of Infrastructure in India – The Vehicle for Developing Indian Economy

Abstract Infrastructure is a country’s bedrock of economic, social and human development. It is also inextricably linked with the country’s overall security at the borders. The network of roads and transport, ease of movement and commu....

April 17, 2017 Governance and Political Studies , Indian Economy , Development , water security , Infrastructure
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