Trachoma is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, primarily affecting the eyes. It spreads through direct contact with eye discharge from an infected person, contaminated objects, or flies. 

India's pledge for WHO’s core programmes showcases its expanding influence on global health policy. With a strong focus on traditional medicine, digital health, and workforce development, India aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of global healthcare. WHO’s work, powered by contributions like India's, will help drive equitable health access, ensuring that health services reach even the most vulnerable populations.

While the U.K.'s coal phase-out serves as an inspiring example, India’s transition must be more nuanced. India’s energy needs, population, and economic development are vastly different from those of the U.K. Rather than replicating the U.K.’s model, India must adopt a phased, context-specific approach that balances its growing energy needs with environmental sustainability.

The Indian textile industry, once a key driver of the economy, has faced significant challenges over the last two financial years, from rising raw material costs to shifts in global demand and evolving consumer trends. To regain its momentum and meet its ambitious targets, the industry needs sustained investment, better policy support, and a focus on technological innovation. With these efforts, India’s textile sector can once again become a major player on the global stage.

The Global Digital Compact may not bring about an immediate transformation in the governance of digital technologies, but it holds promise as a collaborative instrument that can inspire nations to take digital equity, sustainability, and governance more seriously. For the GDC to succeed, member states must actively engage with its principles and work toward tangible outcomes that benefit both global and local communities.

India faces a wide range of climate challenges, from extreme weather events like floods and droughts to rising sea levels and fluctuating agricultural yields. These impacts threaten the livelihoods of millions, particularly in rural and coastal areas. Implementing Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)-aligned adaptation strategies could significantly improve India's climate resilience.