Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti on Wednesday underscored the importance of India saying one should come to India to see and feel the future. “… If you want to see the future, come to India. If you want to feel the future, come to India,” said the US envoy during the […]
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised India’s developmental trajectory stating that if anyone wants to see, feel or work on the future, they must come to India. Speaking at an event on Tuesday [April 9], Garcetti said that serving in India has been a “great privilege” as Washington-Delhi ties continue to deepen in several […]
With focus on collaboration opportunities, the Impact and Innovation event witnessed abundant praises for India’s future prospects. The Biden administration appreciates its partnership with Delhi, according H.E. Eric Garcetti, who said “We don’t come here to teach and preach. We come here to listen and learn,” he said, highlighting the mutual exchange of ideas and […]
Despite legal bans, child marriage remains prevalent in Rajasthan, girls as young as ten are forced into unions, denying education and opportunities. Poverty, low literacy rates and entrenched traditions contribute to the issue, experts say.
According to Himanshu Sikka, Chief Strategy & Diversification Officer and Practice Lead – Health, Nutrition & WASH, with Interim Budget being announced tomorrow, the healthcare sector waits in anticipation considering the sheer size of the population and the sub-par health facilities available to the majority of the country’s people.
With 2030 soon approaching, it’s important to stand true to the bold commitment that The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) make, to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other communicable diseases by 2030, to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and affordable medicines and vaccines for world over and in India […]
Despite the progressive shift towards an outcome-based approach and a substantial focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, there remains a discord between ambitious policy frameworks and the financial support required to actualise them. Samagra Shiksha is a norm-driven programme that leaves limited space for innovation and experimentation. While the programme needs to provide more flexibility to […]
According to Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director, with a continued focus on the promise of inclusive and long-term growth, the budget is expected to address both the needs of the vulnerable sections of the society while also continuing with reforms for ease of doing business, promoting ‘Make in India’ innovation, and pushing up private investments. Being […]
With the Interim Budget 2024 set to be presented on February 1, the Indian healthcare sector is abuzz with expectations. From boosting research and development (R&D) expenditure to strengthening infrastructure and bridging the accessibility gap, industry leaders have laid out a comprehensive wish list for the government. “The healthcare sector is to be perceived as […]
Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director, notes that this budget being an interim budget, it is expected that the government will look to continue with the large number measures around in the previous budgets to sustain economic growth and create employment opportunities. “Continuing to focus on the promise of inclusive and long-term growth, the budget is expected […]
With 2024 being an El Nino year, climate extremes are expected to breach all thresholds- the interim budget needs to be razor-sharp that can fast-track the climate-proofing of lives, livelihoods, infrastructures, and economies. The 2024 interim budget should keep the momentum and ante to reduce India’s carbon footprint of GDP, create more Atmanirbhar green jobs, […]
Improved utilization of funds allocated for urban development work should also be made a priority. A case in point is the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) announced in the previous budget.
