- On January 19, India launched the ‘Responsible Nations Index (RNI)’ as a global framework aimed at assessing countries beyond traditional metrics of power and economic strength.
- This index is designed to evaluate ethical governance, social welfare, environmental protection, and global responsibility.
- The launch event was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi under the auspices of the World Intellectual Foundation.
- Former President Ram Nath Kovind was the chief guest at the event and emphasized ethical governance and inclusive development.
- This index is the culmination of a three-year academic and policy research initiative led by the World Intellectual Foundation.
- Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai contributed scholarly expertise to the project.
- An expert panel discussion on responsibility-based development and global governance was also held during the event.
- The panel was chaired by N.K. Singh, Chairman of India's 15th Finance Commission.
- This index attempts to redefine the definition of national success in an interconnected global environment.
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