India, Jan. 20 -- India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), an innovative framework to evaluate countries based on their ethical governance and responsibility to their citizens and the environment, rather than solely on economic power.

The initiative, developed by the World Intellectual Foundation with contributions from institutions like JNU and IIM Mumbai, emphasizes sustainable international relations and moral responsibility.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted the importance of this shift from a power-centric to a responsibility-centric approach during the launch event. The ceremony included expert discussions among policymakers and scholars, aiming to promote a global dialogue on responsible nationhood and s...