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Answers to common questions about the institute, its research and publications, partnerships, internships, recognition and this website.

Frequently asked questions

About B.A.P-I

What is B.A.P-I?
Bharat Assets Protection Institute™ (B.A.P-I) is a research and policy institute for critical infrastructure, strategic manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Its work is organised into twelve Research Focus clusters and their sectors, and carried out through National Mission Centres, publications, interface programmes and partnerships. See About B.A.P-I.
How is the institute organised?
The institute has its leadership and governance bodies, twelve National Mission Centres linked to the national interest domains, a Research Council, and an ecosystem of researchers, partners and companions. See Leadership and Organisation and National Mission Centres.
What is the Viswaguru Project?
The Viswaguru Project (Bharat National Resilience Mission) is the institute's framework for understanding, assessing and strengthening national resilience across six focus areas and four resilience metrics. See The Viswaguru Project.

Research and Publications

What does B.A.P-I publish?
Bharat Assets Publications include journals, books and monographs, occasional papers, proceedings and reports, and web publications such as editorials, policy briefs and research papers. See Bharat Assets Publications.
How can I submit work for publication?
Read the guidance on Write with us and Publish with us, then register as an author through the Join B.A.P-I window. Every submission goes through editorial review before release.
Can I reuse B.A.P-I research?
Material may be quoted with full citation. Reproduction of substantial parts, translation or commercial use needs written permission from the institute. See Intellectual property and Rules and Regulations.
How do I find research on a particular sector?
Open Research Focus, choose a cluster and then a sector. Each sector page lists its articles and related publications.

Partnerships and Collaborations

How can an organisation partner with B.A.P-I?
Governments, institutions, universities, think tanks and companies can propose a partnership through the Join B.A.P-I window. The partnership tracks are described on Global Partnerships.
What is BHARAT-ARC?
The Bharat Assets Resilience Consortium is the institute's membership network across government, industry, academia and professional domains. See BHARAT-ARC.
How can we support the institute?
Through CSR, donations and sponsorship, or as a Resource Support Companion. See CSR, Donations and Sponsorships and Resource Support Companions.

Internships and Fellowships

Does B.A.P-I offer internships?
Yes. Research and field internships are described on Internship Programmes. Apply through the Join B.A.P-I window.
What is the Skill-Building and Placement Programme?
A three-stage certification pathway that moves from foundational skills, through supervised real-world exposure, to validated professional certification. See Skill-Building and Placement.
How do I become a researcher or fellow?
Register as a researcher or fellow through the Join B.A.P-I window. The office reviews each registration and routes it to the right Centre or programme. Appointed staff posts are listed separately under Careers.

Recognition and Accreditation

What certificates does B.A.P-I issue?
Capstone, BNRI-aligned, professional, skill-building and facility survey certificates, each with the embossed institute seal. See Certifications.
How does recognition by B.A.P-I work?
Each category of recognition has its own criteria and review. See Recognition and Accreditation.
How can a certificate be verified?
Write to the institute with the certificate holder's name and the certificate reference, and the office will confirm its status.

Technical and Website Support

I found a broken link or an error on the site.
Please write to the institute with the page address and a short description. Corrections are made as quickly as possible.
How do I sign in?
Use Log in. If you do not have an account yet, register through the Join B.A.P-I window first.
Is the site accessible?
The institute aims to meet common accessibility standards. See the Accessibility Statement to report a barrier.

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