21 Feb 2020 As global GDP estimates are being downgraded by multilateral institutions because of coronavirus, India, too, will have to evaluate the impact on its economy, especially with the country’s high dependence on Chinese imports. China accounted for almost 14% of India’s imports in 2018-19, and an even higher…
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Artificial Intelligence in Indian Agriculture
20 Feb 2020 The agriculture and allied sectors are considered the bedrock of India’s economy. With farming employing almost half of India’s workforce, Agri Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be considered the engine of growth for the economy. The global need to produce 50% more food by 2050 cannot be…
Dealing with The Plastic Problem: The Un-Plastic Collective
18 Feb 2020 Once known as the ‘miracle material’, plastic has made modern life as we know it today, possible. Unfortunately, there is so much of it that the world is now almost drowning in plastic! Synthetic plastic was invented in 1907 and became increasingly popular post World War II.…
The Indian start-up Ecosystem in 2019
12 Feb 2020 The Indian start-up landscape has been changing rapidly with more start-ups being launched across sectors at a regular, and fast pace. An integral part of the economy, they are now playing an instrumental role in fuelling job-creation and charting India’s economic growth. In 2019, there was an…
Kerala Relief and Rehabilitation: CII Foundation
10 Feb 2020 Year after year, natural and man-made disasters wreak havoc on us causing irreparable damage to lives and property. While preventing natural disasters may be challenging, arming ourselves with adequate relief and rehabilitation measures is possible, and extremely crucial. India has been adversely affected by several natural disasters.…
Indian Heritage – South India
09 Feb 2020 Lush green backwaters, beautiful beaches and architectural wonders have made South India a preferred destination in the Indian Tourism Industry. South India is known for its silks, temples and rich cultural heritage that gives it a unique appeal. Several destinations have been recognized as UNESCO World…
Edge Computing: The Future of Connectivity
08 Feb 2020 Cloud computing is considered a major driver for disruption in business with the cloud services market growing at a phenomenal pace. In India, this growth can be attributed to the digital boom with the number of internet users expected to reach a staggering 666.4 million by 2023.…
India@75: National Volunteering Week
07 Feb 2020 Creating a Structured Volunteering Ecosystem in India India’s youth is a force that is waiting to be harnessed. It can be the power that turns the wheel. Volunteerism is a constructive way to harness this power. Volunteering offers young people the opportunity to engage with and solve…
Future of Mobility – Electric, Autonomous and On-demand
06 Feb 2020 Technological advancements are playing a role in transforming our society, including how people commute from one place to another. The growth of the automotive sector is vital for the overall growth of the country and the sector is likely to contribute over 12% to the country’s Gross…
It’s a credible balancing act by a pragmatic FM
03 Feb 2020 Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a focused, bold, pragmatic and growth-oriented Budget which has attempted a credible balancing act between scripting a blueprint for sustaining the growth momentum in the Indian economy on the one hand, while taking up issues of social inclusion on the other.…