Work & initiatives

From public problems to implementable frameworks.

Independent policy work focused on national resilience, consumer protection, digital trust, fraud prevention and stronger public outcomes.

Operating approach

Problem → Institution → Action → Outcome

Each initiative is structured around a defined public problem, responsible authorities, comparative evidence, implementation steps, measurable outcomes and explicit constraints.

National resilience

Project SURAKSHA India

Evidence page available

A proposed national civil-defence and resilience mission examining warning systems, protective infrastructure, public training, emergency continuity and coordination across levels of government.

Framework direction

Tiered national, state, district and community preparedness architecture
Integrated early warning, public communication and continuity planning
Comparative study of international civil-defence and shelter systems
Training, exercises, accessibility and protection of vulnerable groups

Open evidence and implementation page

Food additives

Project SAFE India

Evidence page available

A proposed framework for the scientific evaluation, transparent disclosure and continuing review of food additives, with particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable consumers.

Framework direction

Evidence standards and periodic safety review
Transparent reasoning, public documentation and conflict safeguards
Risk communication and clearer consumer information
International comparison adapted to Indian dietary conditions

Open evidence and implementation page

Food integrity

Project SHIELD India

Evidence page available

A proposed food-fraud and supply-chain integrity programme addressing relabelling, counterfeit packaging, expiry-date manipulation, traceability gaps and weaknesses in recalls.

Framework direction

Risk-based traceability across vulnerable supply chains
Packaging, batch and expiry-date integrity controls
Enforcement coordination and intelligence-led inspection
Rapid recalls, consumer alerts and accountability

Open evidence and implementation page

Digital governance

National Digital Trust Infrastructure

Evidence page available

A proposed expansion of trusted digital public infrastructure for verified records, secure life-event services, fraud alerts and citizen-controlled access.

Framework direction

Verified property, vehicle, employment, judicial and family records
Consent-led sharing, audit trails and fraud warnings
Services organised around citizen life events
Interoperability, privacy, inclusion and accountable governance

Open evidence and implementation page

Fraud awareness

Global Anti-Scam Day Initiative

Evidence page available

A proposed annual coordinated prevention campaign bringing together governments, law enforcement, banks, telecom operators, technology platforms, media and citizens.

Framework direction

A common annual awareness and prevention window
Practical scam-recognition, payment-freeze and reporting guidance
Participation by banks, telecom providers, platforms, law enforcement and media
Measurement of reach, reporting, prevention and victim support

Open evidence and implementation page

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