通讯 - NITISandhan 2025年4月

Quarterly newsletter by Research and Networking (R&N) Division of NITI Aayog From the desk of CEO Message from NITI Aayog has been at the forefront of policy formulation,drivingIndia’s transformation through evidence-basedresearch and strategic planning since its inception. Our India’sG20Presidencymarkedapivotalmomentin its journey as As India’s premier policy think tank, NITI Aayog is committedtopromoting research and policies that support eco-friendly farming methods, ensuring food security while protecting our environment. power of rigorous research. At NITI Aayog, webelieve that strong policy is built on a foundationof robust evidence, deep analysis and inclusivedialogue.Our research is not only central to Since the union government reiterated its focus on the 'National Mission on NaturalFarming' by giving it a major boost in the Union Budget 2025-26, this edition of the Each edition of NITIसंधान features an excerpt from the quarterly Trade Watch Reportby NITI Aayog, offering a comprehensive analysis of India's trade performanceand emerging opportunities. It underscores our commitment to data-drivenpolicymaking, providing valuable insights into global demand-supply dynamics NITI played a key role in advancing G20 prioritythemesby bringing together leading thinkersto examine sustainable growth for the globaleconomy.The outcome is a volume titled This newsletter embodies our dedication to transparency, knowledge sharing, andcollaboration. We welcome your feedback to make NITIसंधान a valuable resourcefor all. Shri Suman BeryVice Chairperson, NITI Aayog Shri B.V.R. SubrahmanyamCEO, NITI Aayog About Research and Networking Total Research Studies by NITI *Since the inception of NITI Aayog To further strengthen and streamline the research work beingfacilitated and undertaken by NITI Aayog, a separate Researchand Networking (R&N) Division was formed in 2024. The R&NDivision will oversee the development of a robust pipeline Workshops this quarter NITI Aayog organizes a variety of workshops, seminars,andtraining programs to drive policy discussions,capacitybuilding,and innovation in governance. Ms. Anna Roy(Programme Director, Research andNetworking Division, NITI Aayog) Research Publications this Quarter Citations in Media •"India-US bilateral trade pact likely by year-end: NITI Aayog's Arvind Virmani." ANINews, 28 Mar. 2025•"US Reciprocal Tariffs an Opportunity for India: Niti Aayog." Financial Express, 28Mar. 2025•Saha, Dhruvaksh. "Woman Credit Seekers Up 3x in 5 Years, Says Niti Aayog & CibilReport." Business Standard, 3 Mar. 2025•"More Women from Non-Metros Self-Monitoring Credit Compared to Those inMetros: Niti Aayog." The Hindu BusinessLine, 3 Mar. 2025•Qamar, Furqan. "Strengthening Higher Education: SPUs, Private Universities BothCrucial for India's Future." The Financial Express, 11 Mar. 2025•"NITI Aayog Report Seeks More Public Funding for Higher Education." The Hindu, 20Mar. 2025 Fiscal Health Index 2025 Expanding Quality Higher Educationthrough States and State PublicUniversities: Policy Report Voice of our The COVID-19 contagion is undoubtedly not the last pandemic. Given the unpredictablychangingplanetary ecology,climate and human-animal-plant dynamics;new,potentially large-scale infectious threats to human health are inevitable. The WHO haswarned the world that 75% of future public health threats are likely to be zoonotic threats TheCOVID-19 pandemic unleashed a worldwide shock wave with severe health,economic and social consequences which continue to affect countries. According toestimates from McKinsey & Company and an independent G20 panel, it has caused a Future Pandemic Preparednessand Emergency Response: AFramework for Action In view of this, NITI Aayog constituted an Expert Group to prepare a Framework for Actionfor Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response. The experts examinedlessons learned and challenges faced in managing COVID-19 at the national and globallevels, and consulted with over 60 experts and stakeholders who were at the frontlines 1.Governance, Legislation, Finance and Management2.Data Management, Surveillance and Early Predictive Warning, Forecasting andModelling,3.Research and Innovation, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Capacity building/Skilling Dr. Sonali RawalConsultant Grade II,Health Division The recommendations put forth by the expert group members within these four pillarsoffer an all-encompassing roadmap for us to prepare for public health emergencies.The need for specific, advanced legislation for public health emergencies, leadership atthe highest level, a specific fund for emergencies and investment in data management,surveillance,and cutting-edge research are all welcome advice for managing A 100 Days Mission The report offers an implementable roadmap on how our country can deliver appropriateinterventions within the first 100 days of a health emergency, which is the critical period foreffective management. It suggests a