Penetration of airconditioning in the growing economy of India is low whereas the rising cooling requirements are both a challenge and an opportunity.

Studies show that ozone pollution is harmful for crop production while ozone depletion is damaging for aquatic ecosystems. Emission of ozone depleting CFC-11 is on the rise in Eastern Asia.

While the draft of the much awaited 2019 National Policy on Education offers hope in terms of an institutional revamp, it might still face challenges to its successful implementation.

The National Action Plan for Climate Change had set eight ambitious targets in 2008 to mitigate impacts of climate change in India. Their implementation however, needs to be revisited.

The National Commission on Farmer recommended significant measures to increase farm income though its impact on the overall growth of the sector. The wellbeing of millions of farmers however, is yet to be seen.

Evidence points towards a moderate success of the New Urea Policy. Although increasing indigenous production seems imperative, the rising need to address multi-nutrient deficiencies weakens the case for urea specific growth.

Despite the National Manufacturing Policy being in effect since 2011, the sector still suffers on account of insufficient jobs and low contribution to the country’s gross domestic product.

The Hydrocarbon exploration and licensing policy, adopted in March 2016, introduced an open acreage licensing system besides newer features that allowed companies to bid for blocks as per their choice.