Atmanirbhar Bharat: Reforms for Empowering India’s Defence Ecosystem

Since its inception, the term “Atmanirbhar Bharat” that literally translates to Self-Reliant India  has increasingly become the symbol of India’s growing economic self-sufficiency, manufacturing prowess and holistic national development and India’s defence manufacturing sector has been pioneering the actualisation of the vision like no other. With indigenous defence production skyrocketing to record high of  ₹ 23,622 crore in 2024-25, that marks a growth of 12.04% over 2023-24, India’s defence ecosystem stands as testament to the remarkable shift that the industry has undergone from heavy dependence in the post-independence era to a growing indigenous industrial base, in recent years.

Can Behavioural Economics Promote Healthier Lifestyle?

Behavioural economics, which integrates insights from psychology to understand deviations from rational decision-making, has been instrumental in refining strategies for promoting healthier lifestyle choices in the current global health landscape. As worldwide rates of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions continue to rise, there is a pressing need for effective health interventions that can address these issues at both individual and societal levels.