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The author is Chair, Institute for Competitiveness, India
India needs to accelerate its efforts to reform the agricultural sector with technological innovations as the core component while maintaining steady productivity and surplus, opting for sustainable practices, maintaining food security, and eliminating the vulnerabilities of the farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers
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The Economic Survey 2023-24 states that the global power demand from data centres can surpass 1000 Terawatt hours (TWh) by 2026, twice France and Germany's current net power demand, which stands at 500 TWh each
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The recent announcements regarding the development of historical and spiritual sites like Nalanda, Vishnupad, and Mahabodhi temple corridors, inspired by successful projects like the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, could transform Bihar into a global tourism hotspot, significantly boosting the economy of the state at the local level
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By not focusing on targeted appeals but rather addressing systemic challenges and India’s pressing concerns, the budget seems to be a step in the right direction, writes the author
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The intensity of urban heat islands (UHIs) is influenced by both daytime and night-time dynamics. During the day, the lack of vegetation and surface roughness in cities alters the way heat is dissipated, often leading to higher surface temperatures
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NDA 3.0 can live up to this vision only through breakthrough reforms that transform the Indian economy and make a quantum leap to a $5 trillion-dollar economy
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India will face the challenge of employing this population with limited skills while also employing the growing skilled youth population. Therefore, GVC integration at varying levels is critical
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In confronting the urban water crisis, India's strategy necessitates the seamless integration of advanced technological frameworks and community-based innovation with its overarching water management policies
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With suburbs emerging as major economic hubs in their own right, city planners need to focus their efforts on improving connectivity between them rather than viewing suburbs as mere offshoots of cities
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