राज्य

PROGRAMME № 01राज्य

Statecraft & Federalism

Constitutional design, centre-state balance, judicial independence and the institutions of the Republic.

SAMVĀD POLICY TRACKS

Programme Lead & Sādhana

Distinguished Scholars

राजीव

Dr. Rajiv Sharma

Founding Director

Former senior diplomat with 25 years of strategic experience. Served as India's envoy to key multilateral forums and previously lectured in International Relations at Delhi University. Author of three books on Indian foreign policy and strategic autonomy.

प्रिया

Priya Mehta

Head, Discourse & Journalism

Award-winning investigative journalist and editor. Formerly led special investigations at leading national publications. Dedicated to cutting through noise to expose policy realities. Recipient of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award.

अरुण

Dr. Arun Kumar

Chief Economist

Renowned development economist specializing in fiscal policy, public expenditure, and sustainable growth. Advised various state governments and national committees. Former Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Finance.

अपराजिता

Dr. Aparajita Menon

Senior Fellow, Constitutional Studies

Constitutional law scholar with extensive research on federal dynamics, water governance, and cooperative legislative frameworks. Formerly clerked for the Supreme Court of India.

विक्रम

Vikram Iyer

Fellow, Economy & Trade Policy

Specialist in formalization, MSME productivity, and industrial trade relations. Consults extensively with developmental agencies and national trade associations.

Research Publications

Strategic Papers & Essays

Constitutional Studies

The Monsoon as a Constitutional Actor: Water Federalism and Climate Sovereignty

In India, the seasonal cycle is not just an ecological event; it is an active, structural force that shapes federal dynamics, agriculture, and water sovereignty.

Dr. Aparajita Menon

May 18, 2026•11 min read

Statecraft

The Land Acquisition Puzzle: Ground Realities of Industrial Corridors

India's industrial corridors promise millions of jobs — yet on the ground, the land acquisition challenge remains the single greatest obstacle to their completion.

Priya Mehta

May 1, 2026•10 min read

Institutional Memorandums

Policy Briefs & Directives

OFFICIAL BRIEFING№ 01

Decarbonizing Bharat: Strategic Transition Plan for Green Hydrogen Integration

This policy brief presents key recommendations for aligning India's maritime capabilities and industrial hubs with green ammonia mandates, electrolyzer custom duty exemptions, and capital incentives.

Department Action Target:

Ministry of Power

Establish unified green ammonia purchase mandates of 10% for agricultural fertilizer plants and chemical processing refineries by Q4 2027.

Published May 2026Read Policy Brief →

Think-Tank Dialogues

Scheduled Panels & Forums

🏛️ PHYSICAL CONVENING★

Samvād Geopolitical Forum: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

An elite strategic think-tank discussion panel assessing the transport networks, trade velocity, and naval protection of the IMEC trade corridor.

Date & Schedule

15 June 2026

Logistics Venue

Teen Murti Auditorium, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Host: Samvād Geo-Strategy CoreJoin Dialogue →

Empirical Analytics

Analytical Trackers & Datasets

Domestic Policy METRICS

State Development & Competitive Governance Chariots

Tracks competitive rankings and structural reform dynamic shifts of top Indian states across ease-of-doing-business, innovation index, and welfare delivery.

Key Audited Metrics:

•Maharashtra reclaimed the #1 spot in late 2026, driven by logistics corridors and port modernizations.
•Gujarat surged to #1 in 2025 due to rapid semiconductor fab constructions and Gift City expansion.

Updated May 2026View Tracker →

Domestic Policy METRICS

National Digital Infrastructure Adoption Index

Evaluates digital public goods adoption, detailing UPI transaction volumes, DigiLocker expansion, Aadhaar auth frequencies, and state-level e-governance indices.

Key Audited Metrics:

•Monthly UPI volumes crossed 14 billion transactions in May 2026 — a 10x increase over 2020 levels.
•DigiLocker now holds over 8 billion verified documents, transforming public service delivery.

Updated May 2026View Tracker →