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Prof. Rajib Dasgupta, in his latest op-ed for the Indian Express, highlights the Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can aggravate underlying morbidities.

The 69th Annual Conference of the Indian Public Health Association was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research in Belagavi, Karnataka from 21 to 23 March 2025. The theme of the conference was Transforming Public Health in India: Innovations, Challenges, Diplomacy and Future Horizons. The Chhanw team of […]

Extreme heat is no longer a future threat. It’s here – and it’s costing us. From hospitals pushed to the brink, to cities built for a cooler planet, the toll is mounting on our bodies, our livelihoods and the systems meant to keep us safe.

India is bracing for a new high in the ensuing summer season: Heat health governance will be the key to coping,” Dr. Rajib Dasgupta discusses the increasing challenges posed by rising temperatures and heatwaves in India. He highlights that the Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal temperatures, particularly in central and eastern states like Odisha, […]

Anussha Murali, a Senior Research Analyst at the Institute for Economic Growth (IEG), attended a two-day workshop on Qualitative Research Methodology organised by NIHFW in collaboration with INCLEN Trust. The workshop provided training on qualitative research design and data collection, such as: Understanding Qualitative Research Philosophies and Frameworks: The workshop explored various philosophical underpinnings of […]

On October 30, 2024, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), a primary stakeholder of the study project, hosted a high-level stakeholder presentation in the Corporation meeting for the project “Economic and Health Impact Assessment of the Heat Adaptation Action- Case Studies from India” led by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), based on an earlier presentation for […]

Prof. Purnamita Dasgupta from the Institute of Economic Growth delivered a keynote address on the intricate relationship between climate change and sustainable development titled “Climate Change and Sustainable Development – Equitable and Integrative Action” at the 23rd IASSI Annual Conference held at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, from October 25th to 27th, 2024. Prof. Dasgupta emphasised the […]