RRC Academic Lectures cum Discussions | Gandhi Peace Foundation, ITO, New Delhi, 17 March at 3.00 pm

RRC Academic Lectures cum Discussions

Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 3 pm.

Venue: Auditorium, Gandhi Peace Foundation, 

221 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Near ITO, New Delhi 110002

Entry is free. Registration not required.

Regards,

Dr. Nirmal Kumar Khatri 

Convenor, RRC Programs Committee 

Mob: 9910613694

Just Released "The Hoover Annual Survey of India 2026", edited by Šumit Ganguly

The Hoover Annual Survey of India 2026/ edited by Šumit Ganguly, 2026,  Hoover Institution. Download.

About: The Hoover Institution's Annual Survey of India provides a detailed examination of the country's current landscape, focusing on political, economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Table of Contents

• Introduction | Šumit Ganguly
• Indian Politics in 2025 | Eswaran Sridharan
• India's Economy: Inside and Out | Nirvikar Singh
• India's Foreign Policy amid Global Unpredictability | Ian Hall
• Tactical Successes and Strategic Challenges in Indian Defense Policy | Arzan Tarapore
• Education in India: At the Crossroads | Rishikesha T. Krishnan and Shreyas Ramkumar
• India's March to Universal Health Coverage | Azad Singh Bali
• India Environment: The Challenge of the Balance | Shreekant Gupta
• Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies for Development: India's Contemporary Challenges | Venni V. Krishna

ISID-ICSSR Two-week Capacity Building Programme on Industrial Transformation: Prospects and Challenges | 4–16 May, New Delhi

Dear Scholar, 

 

Greetings!

 

The Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi invites applications for a two-week Capacity Building Programme, being organised with support from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), focused on the theme "Industrial Transformation: Prospects and Challenges" to be conducted physically during 04–16 May 2026 at ISID, New Delhi.

 

The programme aims to enhance knowledge and research capabilities of the young social science faculties/teachers in industrial development and policy research. The curriculum includes lectures by eminent experts on topics like industrialisation, structural change, MSMEs, competitiveness, R&D, innovation, industry 4.0, e-commerce, and green industrialisation as well as technical sessions on data analytics, geographic information system, industrial databases, and academic writing. 

 

Last date for receiving applications is March 20, 2026. 

 

For further details, interested faculty/researchers may visit the Capacity Building Programme URL & register online https://forms.gle/PjMiv83xmd69J15c9.

 

The flyer & EPW advertisement (issued on February 28, 2026 Vol lXI No 9, Pg 15) may be reviewed.

 

 

Regards 

 

Dr Satyaki Roy, Associate Professor, ISID

Dr Sangeeta Ghosh, Assistant Professor, ISID

(Programme Coordinators)

Press Invitation - World Water Development Report 2026: Online Press Briefing

PRESS INVITATION   World Water Development Report 2026: Online Press Briefing   The new UN World Water Development report, to be published on March 19, warns that persistent gender inequalities in access to water and leadership are exacerbating the global water crisis: 2.1 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water billions still lack basic water and sanitation The latest data shows that women and girls are still largely responsible for collecting water in most unserved rural households, with impacts ranging from lost education, to health risks and heightened vulnerability to violence. They also remain underrepresented in water governance despite their central role in water provision and resilience.   The report, Water for All People: Equal Rights and Opportunities, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that women bear the brunt of poor sanitation, which impacts their menstrual health. It calls for removing legal and financial barriers, investing in gender responsive data and financing, valuing unpaid labour, and strengthening women's leadership across the water sector.   UNESCO's experts will present the key findings and data from the report, which will be under embargo until March 19. The report will be published to coincide with World Water Day commemorations. An event will take place the same day at the UN headquarters in New York, which is open to the press.    After the press briefing, journalists will be able to access UNESCO's press corner where the embargoed report, the executive summary, a factsheet, and the embargoed press release will be available, will go live.     What? Online Press Briefing on Zoom When? 15.00 CET on Tuesday 10 March Who? Abou Amani, UNESCO Director of Water Services and Laura Veronica Imburgia, Senior Water and Gender Program Specialist at UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) Press Accreditation: Please register here to attend the press briefing   The press briefing will be conducted in English; journalists can pose questions in either English or French.   Press contacts Clare O'HAGAN, c.o-hagan@unesco.org, +33 (0) 1 45 68 17 29 François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0) 1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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CfPs: Public Policy Dialogues 2026 | ISB Hyderabad, 20–22 March

The Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business, warmly invites you to participate in the Public Policy Dialogues 2026 (PPD 2026), scheduled for March 20–22, 2026, at the ISB Hyderabad campus.

This year's theme — "Food Systems: Moving Beyond Linear Thinking" — reflects a defining moment in India's development journey. Our food system has ensured production gains and strengthened food security for decades. Yet rising fiscal burdens, environmental stress, and climate volatility now compel us to rethink its architecture.

We must move beyond siloed approaches and engage with food systems as complex, adaptive, and deeply interconnected — where Policy, Markets, and Culture operate in alignment, and where Technology, Gender, Climate, and Geopolitics shape long-term resilience.

PPD 2026 will bring together leading policymakers, researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, and civil society voices to advance a systems-oriented, forward-looking policy agenda.

We invite you to:

• Register to attend the three-day dialogue
• Submit to the Research Poster Showcase
• Present at the Innovation Sandbox
• Propose a Panel Discussion
• Propose a Roundtable
• Propose an Agri-tech Startup Showcase

Selected participants for the Research Showcase and Innovation Sandbox will receive structured design and technical guidance from the BIPP research team ahead of the event.

Please find the conference brochure attached for detailed information on participation formats and other details.

We look forward to welcoming you to PPD 2026 and to engaging in thoughtful, evidence-informed dialogue on the future of India's food systems.

With regards,

Organising Team

Public Policy Dialogues 2026

Call for Papers | ETD 2026 : ETDs in the Age of AI | 23-25 October | IIT Delhi, India

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ETD 2026: 29th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Theme: "ETDs in the Age of AI"

October 23-25, 2026 | IIT Delhi, India

Dear All,

ETD 2026 invites scholars, researchers, library professionals, repository managers, technologists, publishers, and policymakers to submit original contributions to this premier global forum dedicated to Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).

We welcome research papers, case studies, and practice-based insights that advance understanding of AI-enabled transformation within the global ETD ecosystem.

The theme of the conference is "ETDs in the Age of AI."

For submission guidelines and further details, please visit: https://etd2026.iitd.ac.in

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CISLS, JNU organizes 10 Days Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars in Social Sciences

Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies (CISLS), 
School of Social Sciences, 
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

 

Ten Days Research Methodology Course for
Research Scholars in Social Sciences

 

20th to 29th April, 2026

Call for Application

Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies (CISLS), School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi invites applications from the enrolled Research Scholars belonging to in Social Science disciplines from the UGC recognised university/deemed university/colleges/institutes of national importance and ICSSR research institutes to participate in "Ten Days Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars in Social Sciences"
from 20th to 29th April, 2026. 

The course aims to improve the methodological and writing skills of the Research scholars and develop their potential as future academicians in the field of Social Sciences. Candidates desirous may apply on the prescribed registration form available at http://www.jnu.ac.in/jnuevents and submit the form with other details by filling the Google form at https://forms.gle/vXGv3cXqX5sUqsms8 by March 20, 2026.

JNU celebrating National Science Day on 28th February at 11:00 AM

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine 

JNU celebrating the National Science Day

28th February 2026 |  11:00 AM onwards

Venue: SCMM Seminar Room, JNU

Chief Guest and Speaker:  Prof. T. P. Singh, SERB Distinguished Fellow, Department of Biophysics, AIIMS, New Delhi

Topic: Empowering the innate immunity factors to fight fiercely against the invading microbes

UNESCO report: Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions

PRESS RELEASE   UNESCO report: Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions   Paris, 23 February 2026 – A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon. This glaring uncertainty about our planet's largest carbon sink threatens to skew current climate predictions, and hamper our ability to develop effective mitigation and adaptation strategies in the coming decades. The report also lays out a roadmap to bolster international cooperation, strengthen ocean carbon monitoring and update climate models accordingly. Click here to view the full report. "The ocean is one of our strongest climate allies, absorbing a large share of the carbon we emit. Yet we still lack a full understanding of how this natural defense functions - or how long it can endure. Coordinated global monitoring of ocean carbon absorption is therefore essential and urgent. This report reaffirms UNESCO's commitment to supporting Member States in developing climate policies based on robust science to advance this goal," said Khaled El-Enany, UNESCO Director-General.   The ocean is storing around 25% of global CO₂ emissions. But according to the new report coordinated by the IOC of UNESCO, major blind spots remain in our scientific understanding of this process, with variations large enough to considerably affect how governments plan climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.   Climate models built on incomplete data The Integrated Ocean Carbon Research Report finds that scientific models differ widely in estimating how much carbon the ocean absorbs, with discrepancies of 10-20% globally and even greater in certain regions.   These differences stem from limited availability of long-term data, and gaps in understanding how key processes respond to climate change. This means quantifying how changes in ocean warming and circulation affect carbon uptake, how shifts in plankton and microbial life influence long-term storage, and how coastal and polar regions exchange carbon with the atmosphere. Industrial activities today, and the risks associated with climate engineering in the future may also alter the ocean's natural ability to absorb carbon.   Major implications for climate targets and adaptation All of this indicates that we are making climate decisions without knowing how the ocean will behave. If the ocean absorbs less carbon in the future, more CO₂ will remain in the atmosphere and accelerate global warming. This would have a direct impact on future emissions targets and national climate plans. Greater uncertainty in ocean carbon uptake also complicates adaptation planning, especially for coastal communities already vulnerable to storms, sea-level rise and warming waters. Decisions about potential carbon removal strategies and ocean-based climate interventions must also be grounded in more robust scientific evidence.   From uncertainty to action Prepared by 72 authors across 23 countries, the Integrated Ocean Carbon Research Report offers the most comprehensive synthesis to date of the uncertainties affecting our ocean carbon sink estimates. Beyond identifying research needs, the report also lays out a coordinated roadmap to strengthen monitoring, modelling and international cooperation so that ocean carbon science can more directly inform climate policy. To close these knowledge gaps, the report calls for a global ocean carbon observing system, combining satellites, autonomous platforms and sustained measurements from the surface to the deep ocean – while improved ocean and climate modelling should also include stronger capacity development in under-represented regions to ensure truly global monitoring coverage. Reducing carbon emissions remains the only long-term solution to protect the ocean and the climate. But without a clearer understanding of how the ocean carbon sink is changing, global mitigation and adaptation strategies risk being built on incomplete information. Since the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), more than 500 projects have been launched worldwide, and over one billion dollars have been mobilized to advance ocean knowledge and transform it into measurable action. From strengthening global ocean observing systems and advancing seabed mapping to improving early warning for coastal hazards and supporting ecosystem-based climate solutions, IOC of UNESCO is helping build the scientific foundations required to protect ocean biodiversity and enhance climate resilience worldwide.   Learn more Full report: Integrated Ocean Carbon Research: a vision primed for implementation Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO About UNESCO   With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions, with a global network of 200 National Commissions. Its Director-General is Khaled El-Enany.   "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.   More information: www.unesco.org   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0) 1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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SPP Special Issue on Innovation-driven Knowledge Economies and Transformation in the Global South: What we have learned over the years of the Globelics network

Science and Public Policy, 53(1), 2026.

Special Issue on Innovation-driven Knowledge Economies and Transformation in the Global South: What we have learned over the years of the Globelics network

Articles

• Editorial 'Innovation-driven knowledge economies and transformation in the Global South' | Gabriela Dutrénit and others
• Coevolution of subsystems of society, innovation systems, and development: Chris Freeman and the Latin-American structuralists | Gabriela Dutrénit and others
• A dynamic view on the Latin American innovation system at continental, national, and local level | Carlos Bianchi and others
• An indicator framework for assessing innovation capabilities in the informal sector | Il-haam Petersen and others
• Conditions for a successful latecomer development in green technologies | Rainer Walz and others
• The evolution of environmental technologies integration in industrial knowledge bases: centrality, coherence, and convergence| Ana Urraca-Ruiz and others
• 4IR technology adoption in the South African airline industry: drivers, constraints and labour market effects | Alexis Habiyaremye and Lorenza Monaco
• Innovation and knowledge-based inclusive transformation of rural areas in Algeria: examining the PPDRI programme | Abdelkader Djeflat
• Steering the wheel to deliver what? Innovation, coalitions, and directionality in Latin American biologics | Gabriela Bortz and others
• Conceptualising inclusive in inclusive innovations: evidence from the AI-based MedTech for cancer detection in India | Pallavi Joshi and others
• Exploring role, actions, and influence of industry associations in politics of health innovation in India | Dinar Kale and Theo Papaioannou
• International partnerships for building STI capabilities: insights from centres of excellence in Latin America | Pavel Gabriel Corilloclla Terbullino

JNU LEC Workshop 'From Idea to Impact: Academic Writing and Research Communication in the AI Era | 25 February

LEC Workshop titled 'From Idea to Impact: Academic Writing and Research Communication in the AI Era | Wednesday 25 February 2026

Kindly fill out the details in this form (https://scan.page/84xIRg) for registering for the one-day academic writing workshop.

Please note:

1. Details can be filled out ONLY by current JNU students. Zero semester students are not allowed.

2. Join the given WhatsApp group for instant updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpLn0yE0V9l62E5smGBDjc

3. Remember to submit a copy of your JNU I-card.

Date: Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

Venue: Committee Room no. 128, SIS - II (new building), JNU

Time: 1:30 p.m. onwards

For any query:

- Dr Sandesha Rayapa (LEC Faculty): sandesha.rayapa.jnu@gmail.com  

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Centre for Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067, India

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विज्ञान नीति अध्ययन केंद्र, सामाजिक विज्ञान विद्यालय,

जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली - 110067, भारत

Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies (jcitation.org)

Editor/Book Review Editor, Journal of Scientometric Research (JSCIRES) (Scopus-indexed). 

Associate Editor, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID) (Scopus-indexed).

Information Coordinator-cum-Member, IFLA Library History Special Interest Group

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2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are designed to build long-term capacity to address global challenges and develop innovative solutions in key priority areas in both India and the USA. They encourage proposals that are futuristic, innovative and technology focused. Selected scholars will have the opportunity to conduct research, audit non-degree courses at USA academic institutions to enhance their knowledge and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the USA. These fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a PhD at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months. Application Deadline: July 1, 2026

2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are designed for early-career faculty and researchers in India, offering an opportunity to enhance their research capabilities. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions. These fellowships are for eight to 24 months. Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships | Application Deadline: July 1, 2026

CfPs: 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026 | SCU Ladakh, India; 5-8 August

The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026

Theme: Resilient Futures: Urbanization, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development Policy in a Changing World

Venue: Sindhu Central University, UT of Ladakh, India

Dates: August 5-8, 2026

Registration Form

About the Conference: Urbanization and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Cities are at the frontline of environmental, social, and economic transformation, facing extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and inequitable growth. The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference brings together interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how urban areas can become resilient to climate change while promoting sustainable development. Global case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical solutions are integrated to provide actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and students.

Notes for Contributors: The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference (IAUC) welcomes original contributions that have not been submitted, published, or accepted for publication elsewhere for their edited volume/ proceedings. Contributors must specify the same in the article submission email. Contributors are urged to follow the Asian Urban Research Association (AURA) stylesheet that is available at the end of this note. All contributions must be sent to asianurbanresearch.association@gmail.com accompanied by:

• An abstract of 150–200 words
• Six to eight keywords
• Author name, email address and contact email for correspondence, one-line author notes for each author stating current designation and affiliation. We include the email address provided in the author note.

Contributors are cautioned against plagiarism and excessive self-referencing. Figures, graphs and tables must be used sparingly to avoid repetition of content. All supplementary files such as figures, tables, maps, etc., must be provided in MS Office (Word/ Excel) or other editable formats, wherever possible.  The organizers intend to compile a proceedings-style edited volume drawn from a curated set of conference papers. Early submission of abstracts and full paper is encouraged.
Notes for Contributors: https://bit.ly/NotesforContributors

Timeline

• Deadline for Paper Abstracts/ Session proposals: February 25, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance of Paper Abstracts: March 1, 2026
• Full Paper Submission: May 1, 2026

Conference Schedule

• Tuesday, August 4: Half-Day Field Visit; Social Reception and Mixer
• Wednesday, August 5 Conference Inaugural | Plenary Session A | Paper and Policy Sessions
• Thursday, August 6 Plenary Session B | Paper and Policy Sessions
• Friday, August 7 Paper and Policy Sessions | Conference Roundtable | Valedictory Session
• Saturday, August 8: Full Day Field Trip

New Book "India’s High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation" by S. Mani, 2026

India's High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation
by Shri Sunil Mani; Edward Elgar, UK, 2026 ISBN: 9781035382309.

Summary: This incisive book explores how strategic government support can drive innovation and competitiveness, especially in emerging economies. Sunil Mani highlights India's industrial successes, such as global IT software services, pharmaceutical industries and sustainable technologies, as well as the drawbacks of their reliance on imports and weak coordination. This incisive book explores how strategic government support can drive innovation and competitiveness, especially in emerging economies. Sunil Mani highlights India's industrial successes, such as global IT software services, pharmaceutical industries and sustainable technologies, as well as the drawbacks of their reliance on imports and weak coordination. Mani investigates how India has used government policies to boost high-tech industries, and assesses a variety of strategies including funding research, tax breaks and promoting local manufacturing. He incorporates in-depth sectoral case studies to present a detailed analysis of high-tech industries and their economic impact. Chapters showcase industry-specific insights and a global comparative approach to reveal lessons on effective state intervention. The book proposes an actionable policy roadmap with concrete steps for India's high-tech future, from strengthening supply chains and boosting skill advancement to fostering public-private research and development partnerships. India's High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation is an enlightening read for scholars and students of industrial policy, innovation studies and economic development, as well as science and technology studies. It is also a beneficial resource for policymakers and practitioners in pharmaceuticals, IT services and renewables for its practical recommendations.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction: India's high-tech leap, industrial policy and future of innovation

2 Pharmaceutical manufacturing and computer software services industries

3 R&D and manufacturing of vaccines for COVID-19

4 Wind turbine manufacturing industry

5 Solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry

6 Electric vehicle manufacturing industry

7 Conclusion: reflections on India's high-technology manufacturing and policy pathways

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