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From Ban to Balanced Sustainability: Sri Lanka’s Palm Oil Policy Reversal, Rural Economy, and the Strategic Role of the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)

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  From Ban to Balanced Sustainability: Sri Lanka’s Palm Oil Policy Reversal, Rural Economy, and the Strategic Role of the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) A Case-Cum-Research Paper Abstract  Sri Lanka’s decision to reverse restrictions on palm oil cultivation and imports marks an important shift in agricultural, trade, and sustainability policy. Earlier, the government imposed restrictions on oil palm cultivation because of environmental concerns such as biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and water-related issues. However, rising edible oil import bills, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, increasing food inflation, and regional advocacy for sustainable palm oil practices encouraged policymakers to reconsider the ban. This case-cum-research paper examines the economic, environmental, and rural development implications of Sri Lanka’s palm oil policy reversal. It also evaluates the role played by the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) in promoting sustainable palm oil produ...
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From Slogan to Supply Chain Power: Evaluating India’s “Made in India” Manufacturing Transformation Through the 14 PLI Schemes and the 100-Product Localization Mission

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  From Slogan to Supply Chain Power: Evaluating India’s “Made in India” Manufacturing Transformation Through the 14 PLI Schemes and the 100-Product Localization Mission Abstract This case-cum-research paper examines the transformation of India’s manufacturing ecosystem through the integration of the “Made in India” identity, the 14 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and the emerging 100-product localization strategy. The study evaluates whether sector-focused incentives, branding mechanisms, and targeted import substitution can jointly improve domestic value addition, reduce trade deficits, and strengthen India’s global competitiveness. The paper applies statistical and conceptual analysis using secondary data from government reports, policy announcements, and industrial performance indicators between 2020 and 2026. A hypothesis-testing framework is used to evaluate the relationship between PLI investments and manufacturing output growth. The study concludes that India’...
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