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When Land Comes in the Way: India's Connectivity Infrastructure in Nepal

Xavier, Constantino; Riya Sinha, (Brookings India, 2020-08-13)

Land acquisition for infrastructure projects abroad is one of the principal challenges the Indian government faces while pursuing its strategy of regional connectivity in South Asia. This paper examines two in-depth case studies on Indian-funded infrastructure projects in Nepal and surveys the institutional impediments and expertise deficiencies that cause delays in the process of land acquisition. Such ...

Land acquisition for infrastructure projects abroad is one of the principal challenges the Indian government faces while pursuing its strategy of regional connectivity in South Asia. This paper examines two in-depth case studies on Indian-funded ...
Following the Money: China Inc's Growing Stake in India - China Relations

Krishnan, Ananth (Brookings India, 2020-03-30)

The growth of Chinese investments into India since 2014 has changed the nature of what has been a largely transactional trade relationship. Chinese companies are emerging as prominent players and investors, in areas ranging from infrastructure and energy to newer sectors of interest such as technology startups and real estate. Drawing on a range of sources, this paper aims to provide a more complete ...

The growth of Chinese investments into India since 2014 has changed the nature of what has been a largely transactional trade relationship. Chinese companies are emerging as prominent players and investors, in areas ranging from infrastructure and ...
Survey of India’s Strategic Community

Jaishankar, Dhruva (Brookings India, 2019-03-15)

India is a rising power today. Within the next year or two, it will have the world’s fifth-largest economy. It already has the largest diaspora, is the world’s largest arms importer, and is the world’s third-largest energy consumer. India’s companies now operate globally and its military is active in its extended region. How India behaves in its international affairs will increasingly have implications ...

India is a rising power today. Within the next year or two, it will have the world’s fifth-largest economy. It already has the largest diaspora, is the world’s largest arms importer, and is the world’s third-largest energy consumer. India’s companies ...
Integrating Renewable Energy Into India’s Grid̶- Harder Than It Looks

Tongia, Rahul; Harish, Santosh; Walawalkar, Rahul (Brookings India, 2018-11-30)

In this paper, we focus on the major knowledge gaps when it comes to planning for and adapting to the rapid expansion of renewable energy power in India. The note is structured as follows. In section 2, we give an overview of the power grid in India, and what the broad challenges of RE integration are. We identify major questions that need to be addressed by the government and the energy policy ...

In this paper, we focus on the major knowledge gaps when it comes to planning for and adapting to the rapid expansion of renewable energy power in India. The note is structured as follows. In section 2, we give an overview of the power grid in India, ...