Measurement of Cost of Regulation in India – Eastern Region
BRIEF supported the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in conducting the Measurement of Cost of Regulation (CoR) study across five eastern states—Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. The study aimed to systematically quantify the time, financial, and procedural burden faced by businesses […]
Mid-Term Evaluation of Watershed Development Component (PMKSY–WDC 2.0), Haryana
BRIEF carried out a mid-term evaluation of the Watershed Development Component under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY–WDC 2.0) for the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA), Rural Development Department, Government of Haryana. The study covered five districts—Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, and Yamuna Nagar—across nine watershed projects, assessing progress over a total project area of […]
National Level Monitoring (NLM) – Regular Monitoring, Phase I (2025–26)
BRIEF conducted district-level monitoring under the National Level Monitoring (NLM) system for the Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, as part of Regular Monitoring 2025–26, Phase I, covering districts in Uttar Pradesh (Raebareli, Siddharth Nagar, Prayagraj, and Pratapgarh) and Punjab (Pathankot and Hoshiarpur). The assignment aimed to independently assess […]
Baseline Assessment of Pre-Consumer Textile Waste Management, Ludhiana
A study on pre-consumer textile waste management was conducted in Ludhiana, Punjab, India’s largest textile manufacturing hub, for the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The study focused on understanding the scale, composition, and management of pre-consumer textile waste generated across spinning, processing, dyeing, and garment units, and examining existing handling practices, infrastructure gaps, […]
Strengthening Maldives’ Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project – Impact Evaluation
BRIEF undertook the baseline survey and impact evaluation of the Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives (SGII) Project in the Maldives for Ernst & Young LLP, with funding support from the Government of Maldives and the Asian Development Bank, across Hulhumalé, Addu City, and Raa Ungoofaaru. The project formed part of a flagship gender equality initiative aligned […]
India US Tariff War
Tariffs and Trust: Why the U.S.-India Trade Rift Threatens a Strategic Partnership In late August 2025, the United States took a sharp turn in its economic engagement with India, raising tariffs on Indian imports to as high as 50%[1]. The measure instantly doubled duties on a wide range of goods, from textiles and leather to […]
Krishangi Kathotia
Research Assistant Krishangi Kathotia is a research and policy professional working at the intersection of trade, geopolitics, foreign policy, and strategy. She brings experience in analysing complex regulatory landscapes, mapping global value chains and assessing geopolitical risks that shape India’s engagement with the global economy. She has previously worked with the American energy policy team […]
Public Transportation and Gender: Bridging the Mobility Gap for Women in India
In a nation of 1.4 billion people, public transportation forms the backbone of mobility and economic development. It connects millions to jobs, education, and healthcare, driving social inclusion and productivity. Yet for nearly half of India’s population (women and girls), this essential system often acts as a barrier rather than a bridge. The experience of […]
Viksit Bharat: India’s Aspirations and Challenges
India’s Vision for 2047 India has set its sights on becoming a Viksit nation by 2047. The vision of Viksit Bharat is not limited to higher income levels. It aims for transform the country into a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047. The broader goals of Viksit Bharat include: Sustained high growth in GDP and […]
Arctic–MENA–Asia Trade Triangle: New Corridors, New Competitions
The global trade map is undertaking an ultimate recasting, where the Arctic-MENA-Asia Trade Triangle is becoming a core pivot in a disaggregated geopolitical-economic whole. It is a fluid trade route linking Arctic, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia and is likely to cut transit times, diversify supply chains and cause new strategic alliances […]