As climate risks rise across India, states are taking a central role in climate action, adaptation, and energy transition. This episode of The India Energy Hour looks at how states can plan and fund climate action and how a new Climate Readiness Index by IPE Global can support this work. The index uses tech tools […]

Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC), Government of Rajasthan and IPE Global Ltd signed an MoU to collaborate on efforts towards increasing young women’s participation in paid work. This collaboration is aligned with Rajasthan state policy for skill development, employment and entrepreneurship 2025, which prioritises skills, employability, digital and financial literacy, safe working conditions, […]

NIPI displays how the convergence of efforts can yield results. The Government of India is also involved in convergence with states and UTs, through a whole-of-government approach for achieving desired outcomes: Union Health Secretary

Step into any Indian city and the paradox of plenty is hard to miss. From street stalls to fine dining, global fast-food chains to homegrown cafés, the options are limitless. Households can summon any cuisine to their doorsteps in minutes, and supermarket shelves are stacked high with choices for every budget and taste. But beneath […]

Abinash Mohanty, Global Sector Head, IPE Global, in a recent interview with Odia regional paper, The Sambad, highlights the issue raised at COP30 and IPE Global’s contribution to mitigating climate change across the globe.

This is the 30th session of the meeting of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP30), taking place from November 10-21, in Madrid, Brazil. Parties are expected to advance the work of COP30, the 20th session of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 20), the 7th session of the meeting of Parties to the Paris Agreement […]

As delegates huddle in closed negotiation rooms in Belém for the annual climate summit (COP30) to deliver results, the search for viable climate transition models has taken on fresh urgency. With the US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and Europe grappling with energy crises and political fatigue, attention has shifted to major developing economies. China’s […]

From Belém, Brazil, where the COP30 Climate Summit is underway, global climate expert Abinash Mohanty shares a frank assessment of the state of the negotiations — and the urgency facing the planet.

From Belém, Brazil, where the COP30 Climate Summit is underway, global climate expert Abinash Mohanty shares a frank assessment of the state of the negotiations — and the urgency facing the planet.

 Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma held a meeting at his office this evening with representatives from IPE Global, the consultancy firm engaged to prepare the Thenzawl Peace City Master Plan. Pu K. Sapdanga, Minister of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA), also attended the meeting. The Chief Minister stated that Thenzawl Peace City will be the […]

Something remarkable is happening in villages across India–and it’s showing us the future of development. A shy nine-year-old from Jharkhand becomes the first in her family to graduate with a university scholarship. A young bride reclaims her life and pursues a law degree. A girl with a bicycle delays marriage to become a teacher. A […]

Amongst India’s states, Maharashtra has been deemed the worst prepared to handle the extreme events climate change is bringing. Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat are the most prepared among India’s top greenhouse gas–emitting states to transition toward a low-carbon future. The conclusion was a result of a new analysis by development consultancy IPE Global.

Shalender Sharma, Senior Director, Education & Skills Development, and Devlina Bhattacharjee, Analyst, Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, co-authored an insightful article in this month’s edition of the Yojana Magazine, published by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The article explores how vocational education is evolving into a core part of school learning — with rising enrolments, […]

Extreme weather is striking India with alarming frequency, from deadly floods to scorching heatwaves. The big question: how can we build resilience? India Today’s latest hot-off-the-press edition decodes this through a climate reality check . The latest edition’s cover story collaborates with IPE Global and its critical findings from the high-impact report “State of Extreme […]

The shift towards a low carbon economy is not only urgent but also demands substantial investment. For many Global South nations, the high costs of decarbonising sectors pose significant challenges. These transition costs are complex and vary across sectors, encompassing financial, technical, social, and political dimensions. The South-South Cooperation (SSC) presents a powerful avenue and […]

India-Africa friendship is beyond history. It is a living force that is shaping a future of shared purpose, mutual growth, and inclusive development, with women-led progress at its heart.” MK Padma Kumar, COO, IPE Global, shares his reflections in the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist‘s special report on India-Africa relations.

Climate extremes are no longer distant risks—they are here, shaping India’s future. In the ongoing 5th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, discussions highlighted a stark reality from our latest report Weathering the Storm (with Esri India). Indian cities may face a two-fold rise in heatwave days and a significant increase in extreme rainfall events by 2030. […]

Heavy rainfall has exposed the need for early warnings, better planning, and adaptation.

Abinash Mohanty discussed “how climate change is triggering a series of cloud bursts” with India Today’s Preeti Choudhry.

Abinash Mohanty, Head Climate Change and Sustainability, IPE Global, shared his insights on the recent cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. He highlighted the need for a proactive disaster management approach, stressing that climate-proofed infrastructure development is the need of the hour.