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 Moreis the estimated drop in air-pollution levels expected in the city, if the control measures mentioned in Patna Clean Air Plan are strictly enforced.
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.
The current pandemic is spooling out to be a calamity of unprecedented proportions. This Working Series by Karen Alphonso, Pavithra Reddy, and Ashish Srivastava analyses the interactions and visits undertaken by COVID-19 carriers in the states of Karnataka and Kerala before the formal lockdown. Based on their study, the authors call for striking a balance between individual accountability and state interventions, while fighting the pandemic.
Read MoreOur complex world necessitates a coherent formulation of creative and effective solutions. For applied economics to remain relevant, integrated analytical frameworks are the order of the day.
- Anuradha Venkatesh, Research Analyst
With the world waking up to climate emergency, most countries are looking at controlling emissions, including a reduction in Greenhouse Gases (GHG). Most mitigation measures take the command and control approach that relies on use of standards to achieve a change in emissions. These measures often take the form of environmental standards (such as National Standards for Effluents and Emissio
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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 FoundationOur reports on Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plans for Gaya and Muzaffarpur were released by the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Sushil Kumar Modi, in an online event.
