From Ideas to Policy Impact

We work with decision-makers to respond to tomorrow’s challenges, today.

what we do

We blend rigorous policy monitoring, in-depth research, and strategic communications to turn complex insights into focused advocacy and action. By continuously scanning the policy horizon and convening government, industry, civil society, and citizens, we craft strategies that drive  lasting change.

Research & Analysis

We conduct rigorous policy research and analysis to track developments, assess impact, and inform strategic decision-making.

Advocacy & Communications

We design and execute advocacy approaches grounded in data, domain expertise, and a deep understanding of the policy ecosystem.

Strategic Advisory

We advise on policy risks, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder mapping to enable informed ecosystem engagement.

Convenings & Thought Leadership

We curate and convene high-impact dialogues that bring together policymakers, industry, and experts to shape policy conversations.

Capacity Building

We strengthen institutional capacity through trainings, strategic guidance, and hands-on support within policy design and engagement.

Coalition building

We support ecosystem building by connecting clients with key influencers, decision-makers, and like-minded organisations.

THEMES OF ENGAGEMENT

Telecom & Digital Public Infrastructure

TQH advances policy research and advocacy that strengthen the foundations of inclusive and resilient digital ecosystems. We work at the intersection of connectivity, data governance, and public infrastructure; helping shape debates and frameworks around broadband access, digital identity, payments, and open digital protocols. Our research and convening efforts inform decision-makers and contribute to public narratives that place equity, trust, and openness at the center of digital transformation.

Urbanization, Sustainability & Climate

Our work in this space connects the goals of sustainable urban growth with the imperatives of climate resilience and social equity. We analyze urban governance, infrastructure finance, and environmental policy to generate insights that help inform investment priorities as well as identify areas for collaborative action. By bridging evidence, stakeholder dialogue, and advocacy, we help shape more sustainable and inclusive pathways for cities and communities in transition.

Technology Policy & Regulation

TQH works at the intersection of innovation and governance, helping institutions shape thoughtful and forward-looking technology policy ecosystems. We provide research, analysis, and strategic guidance on responsible innovation, data governance and liability, cybersecurity, and AI. Our goal is to help policymakers and industry leaders balance technological progress with accountability, inclusion, and public trust.

Accessibility, Inclusion & Social Justice

In this practice area, TQH’s policy research and advocacy foreground the principles of equity, representation, and access across systems of governance and technology. We examine how public policy and institutional design can better serve communities, applying lenses such as gender and  disability. Our work aims to bring those insights into mainstream development and innovation debates and ensure that social justice and economic empowerment remain central to how societies imagine and shape progress.

FEATURED RESEARCH

  • Digital, Inclusion

The Evolving Landscape of Digital India

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This report examines the evolving landscape of digital inclusion in India, moving beyond conventional measures of connectivity to understand how individuals and households engage with the digital ecosystem. Drawing on nationally representative data from the India Human Development Survey (IHDS-III), covering more than 47,000 households and 212,000 individuals across the country, the study analyses digital inclusion through multiple dimensions – including device ownership, connectivity, digital use, independence, and outcomes.

  • Road Safety

Reimagining Road Tech in India: Beyond Safety

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India’s V2I framework should not stop at road safety alone. TQH’s submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) outlines a roadmap for building smarter, connected roads through an interoperable V2I framework. It recommends a single authorisation model that balances public-good safety services with private-sector innovation.

  • AI, Data Protection, Privacy, Tech Policy

Open Loop India Report on AI Innovation, Effective Anonymization and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act

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Drawing on insights from 44 organizations and policy experts, this report explores the regulatory clarity needed at the intersection of the DPDP Act and AI development.

  • Access, Digital Public Infrastructure, Inclusion

A Seat at the Digital Table: Centering Disability in Digital Public Infrastructure

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Build for the margins, and you include the mainstream. A Purple Stack puts accessibility at the core of digital infrastructure.

  • Privacy, Tech Policy

The DPI Decade: A Review of Research on India’s Digital Public Infrastructure

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An attempt to map the evidence gap in DPI impact: what we know, what’s missing, and why open access to granular data is essential.

EXPLORE BY THEMES

IN THE MEDIA

When the Plug Can Be Pulled: Rethinking India’s AI Sovereignty

The Anthropic blackout exposes an uncomfortable reality: if access to frontier AI can be switched off even for close partners, what exactly are those alliances worth? For India, this complicates an otherwise compelling argument that our comparative advantage lies primarily in becoming the world’s leading AI use-case economy rather than building foundational capabilities ourselves.

Parliament is debating reservation for women but it doesn’t have the infrastructure to receive them

A reflection on whether India’s Parliament is truly ready for women’s leadership, beyond the promise of reserved seats and symbolic representation.

Trapped in the Bot Loop

A closer look at India’s growing reliance on AI-driven customer service, and the regulatory gap that emerges when consumers in urgent or high-stakes situations cannot access meaningful human support.

Crippled Bodies, Climate Disasters: How Climate Change Affects People With Disabilities

As climate extremes intensify, the experiences of persons with disabilities reveal critical gaps in climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.

The Global AI Race and India’s Regulatory Dilemma

Much like earlier regimes governing nuclear and satellite technologies, AI is now being managed through international controls rather than traditional technology regulation.
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