West Bengal Chapter

Scholarly Engagement & Expansion Organized three high-level consultative meetings with eminent scholars. Successfully integrated several experts into the core organizational framework. Focused on Swadeshi thought, economic self-reliance, and research-led initiatives. Academic Collaboration Established formal communication with six key universities across West Bengal. Secured institutional commitment for joint research projects and future intellectual exchange.

Rajasthan Chapter

Policy & Global Trade Discourse o Symposium (Aug 2025): “Trump Tariffs & Global Trade Restructuring” featuring 30 leading entrepreneurs and eminent economists. Leadership: Presided over by Prof. Ashwani Mahajan (National CoConvener, SJM). Academic & Industry Integration o Industry-Academia Interface: A dedicated Round Table featuring 30 Industry leaders and 30 Academicians to bridge the researchapplication gap.…

Haryana Chapter

Viksit Bharat @2047 Lecture Series: Organized keynote sessions with IGU Rewari and the Agriculture University of Haryana. Traditional Economics: Lectures on “Kautilya’s Arthashastra” and the “Temple & Festival Economy” to explore Indian economic perspectives. Women’s Health Workshops: Awareness programs on menstrual hygiene and preventive care for breast/cervical cancer in collaboration with medical experts. Udyamita Pakhwada:…

Chennai Chapter

Conference with R. Sundaram & Dr. Srinivasan Iyengar; papers by Dr. Ganga Vidya & Dr. Nithyanandha (IIM Trichy) Talk on “Life and Legacy of B.G. Tilak”, Thiyagaraja College, Madurai IPR session by Madam Sumitha Vibhu Inaugurated Institution Innovation Council, Maloan College Orientation & Career Guidance sessions at SRIMST & Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College…

The Rafale Pivot: India’s Strategic Endgame for Aerial Superiority

Abstract In January 2026, India’s Defence Procurement Board (DPB) cleared a landmark ₹3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion) deal for 114 Rafale jets, concluding a 25-year search for a fleet backbone. This “Rafale Pivot” addresses a critical operational void, as the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strength had plummeted to 29 squadrons against a requirement of 42.…

India-China Recent Cooperation: Strategic Implication for India

Abstract India–China relations have evolved through phases of cooperation, conflict, and cautious engagement since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1950. Early postcolonial solidarity and the spirit of “Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai” gave way to strategic mistrust following the 1962 border war. This study examines recent cooperation between India and China, critically analyzing its strategic implications for…