India’s digital economy is expected to contribute 20% of GDP by 2027, driven by digital branding, governance, and infrastructure improvements. A McKinsey report on digital transformation predicts that nations…
Author: Dr. Shivesh Pratap
Shivesh Pratap is a management consultant, author, and public policy analyst, having written extensively on the policies of the Modi government, foreign policy, and diplomacy. He is an electronic engineer and alumnus of IIM Calcutta in Supply Chain Management. Shivesh is actively involved in several think tank initiatives and policy framing activities, aiming to contribute towards India's development.
How Modi Government’s Biotech Initiatives are Transforming North East India
By fostering collaborations between 65+ institutions in the NER and leading research centers across India, the initiative has strengthened the region’s biotech ecosystem. The North East Region (NER)…
India Energy Week 2025: Pioneering a Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Future
India’s solar power capacity increased 32 times in the last decade. Over 500 startups are actively working on solutions in renewable energy, smart grids, and energy efficiency, contributing to a…
AI for a Responsible & Inclusive Future: A Vision from the AI Action Summit
Initiatives like AyuAI, developed under India’s AI Mission, are making healthcare more affordable, accessible, and efficient, particularly in rural areas where medical infrastructure is limited. The rapid evolution…
Modi’s Agri-Skilling Initiatives for Smarter, Sustainable Farming
The Modi government’s emphasis on skill development has significantly empowered India’s farmers by modernizing agriculture, enhancing productivity, and promoting self-reliance. India’s agricultural sector is evolving rapidly, requiring farmers…
Union Budget 2025-26: Transforming India’s Education Landscape
Over the past decade, IIT student intake has doubled, from 65,000 in 2014 to 1.35 lakh today. This expansion reflects India’s commitment to strengthening STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)…
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भारत में मिनरल और खनिज संसाधनों की आत्मनिर्भरता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए, माइन एंड मिनरल्स (डेवलपमेंट एंड रेगुलेशन) संशोधन अधिनियम, 2023 (MMDR Act, 2023) के तहत पोटाश और ग्लॉकोनाइट (पोटैशिक…
Modi Government’s Vision for Cancer-Free Viksit Bharat
The Modi government’s multi-pronged approach—spanning prevention, treatment infrastructure, financial aid, and research—is steering India towards a cancer-free future. The Union Budget 2025-26’s initiatives, coupled with NPCDCS, PMJAY, HMCPF, and…
National Electric Mobility Mission Plan: Driving India’s Green Future
The PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme is an ambitious initiative aimed at deploying 38,000 electric buses across Indian cities, with a strong focus on public transport sustainability. …
Indian Standards vs. Global Standards: A Strategic Imperative for Atma Nirbhar Bharat
The Hon’ble Prime Minister, in his 78th Independence Day speech, emphasized the necessity of strengthening Indian Standards to make domestic products globally competitive. In a significant move towards ensuring…
Reviving Linguistic Heritage: Modi’s Initiatives for Classical Language Promotion
A Classical Language is a language with a rich literary heritage, historical significance, and cultural influence over an extended period. These languages typically have ancient origins, a well-documented body…
AgriHub Initiative: A Vital Catalyst for Agricultural Transformation & Precision Farming
PM Modi’s AI Mission is a right step for making India a global hub for Artificial Intelligence. AgriHub’s work is in direct alignment with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),…
India’s AI Revolution: A Secure, Affordable, and Indigenous AI Model
While global AI models cost between $2.5 to $3 per hour for computation, India’s AI model will be available at a significantly lower cost—less than ₹100 per hour after a…
AgriHub: India’s Approach to Agricultural Development
AgriHub represents a monumental shift in India’s approach to agricultural development. By combining innovation, collaboration, and technology, this initiative has the potential to transform India’s agricultural landscape, making it…
Modi’s National Critical Mineral Mission: Securing the Future of India’s Green Technologies
PM Shri Narendra Modi, approved the National Critical Mineral Mission in 2024,with an outlay of Rs. 34,300 crore over seven years, aiming to establish a resilient value chain for…
The Digital Dividend: India’s Path to 20% GDP Contribution by 2030
India’s digital economy accounts for 11.74% of the GDP (INR 31.64 lakh crore or USD 402 billion) in 2022-23. India is home to 55% of the world’s Global Capability Centers…
National Water Mission and Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Paving the Way for Viksit Bharat
The impact of the National Water Mission and Jal Shakti Abhiyan extends beyond conservation—it boosts agricultural productivity, ensures clean drinking water, fosters economic resilience, and mitigates climate-related water crises. Water…
India Charts Path for Global Leadership in Frontier Technologies
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the National Quantum Mission, and the India AI Mission, aimed at making the 2020s a Techade for India. India is set to emerge as…
National Girl Child Day: Empowering Viksit Bharat
National Girl Child Day, observed annually on January 24 in India, is a crucial occasion dedicated to advocating for the rights, education, and overall welfare of girls. Launched by the…
महाकुंभ 2025: आध्यात्मिकता और सांस्कृतिक भव्यता का संगम
16 जनवरी 2025 को 10 देशों से आए 21 सदस्यीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने भी संगम में पवित्र स्नान किया। इस प्रतिनिधिमंडल में फिजी, फिनलैंड, गुयाना, मलेशिया, मॉरीशस, सिंगापुर, दक्षिण अफ्रीका,…
India’s Digital Economy: On the Way to Contribute 20% of GDP by 2030
In 2022-23, India’s digital economy contributed INR 31.64 lakh crore to GDP, accounting for 11.74% of the national income. The sector employed 14.67 million workers, representing 2.55% of India’s…
India’s Milestone in Data Democratization and Evidence-Based Governance
For ‘Viksit Bharat,’ evidence-based governance ensures that every aspect of nation-building—be it in infrastructure, healthcare, education, or employment—is tackled with precision and effectiveness. Data democratization and evidence-based governance…
भावी रोजगार अवसरों हेतु भारत के कार्यबल का होता सशक्तिकरण
उन्नत तकनीकों जैसे एआई, डेटा एनालिटिक्स, और स्वचालन के साथ, भारत का विनिर्माण क्षेत्र एक विशाल परिवर्तन से गुजरने वाला है। रॉकवेल ऑटोमेशन ने इस बात पर जोर दिया…
USA’s $500 Billion The Stargate Project: A Monumental AI Initiative to lead 4th IR
This ambitious venture represents a collaboration between leading technology and investment firms—OpenAI, Oracle Corporation, SoftBank Group, and MGX—with a planned investment of up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure…