The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) is one of India's leading think tanks, with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure and inclusive society.
Read Moreof India's total emissions can be attributed to the steel-making industry.
CSTEP works in critical areas such as environment, energy and strategic materials to enable sustainable growth. We are also involved in cutting-edge research that incorporates Artificial Intelligence for social good and computational tools and modelling to provide solutions for complex developmental issues in India.
Zero-budget natural farming (ZBNF) has captured the public imagination since its mention in the Union Budget in 2020 as a way to "double farmers' incomes". In an Op-Ed in Deccan Herald, Project Officer Arunita Bose and Research Analyst Spurthi Ravuri explore the concerns surrounding the practice and make recommendations to make it more sustainable.
Read MoreWhile adjusting to the new reality of digital content, it's imperative to catch more eyeballs with simple yet effective visual designs.
- Bhawna Welturkar, Visual Communications Officer
Flexibility in the grid is paramount for India to meet its renewable energy (RE) ambitions — 450 GW by 2050 as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. Energy storage systems can enable this flexibility.Energy storage systems are the next step in India’s transition to an RE-dominant future. Although high carbon-emitting thermal energy sources such as coal and petroleum mak
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"CSTEP has been by far, one of our best investments in India. CSTEP marries very well the policy needs with the capacity to provide top-level advice."
- Leonardo Lacerda, Director-Environment, Oak Foundation
"Two key values I have witnessed at CSTEP are integrity and humility, because of which they have managed to build very good long-term relationships."
- Dr Samar Verma, Former Programme Manager, IDRC
"CSTEP is a good and trustworthy partner. They understand the multi-faceted and interconnected challenges that we face and have used their abilities in economics, science and IT to inform the policy world in which we work together."
- Krishan Dhawan, Former CEO, Shakti Sustainable Energy FoundationWe are studying satellite aerosol products for predicting ground-level particulate matter for policy engagement.
