For iCET to achieve its full potential, India must prioritize investment in human capital by enhancing digital skills training and STEM education across all states. Stronger policy frameworks on data protection and cross-border data flows will be essential to ensure regulatory harmonization.
The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the three-decade-old Cable Television Networks Regulation Act of 1995 (CTN Act), seeks to broaden the MIB's regulatory framework by including over-the-top (OTT) and digital news platforms along with TV channels and FM radio besides distribution platforms like cable TV, direct to home (DTH), Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), and head end in the sky (HITS).
While no one can counter that the world needs more and better science, tech, engineering and math grads, liberal arts and humanities studies are just as important.
India’s 78th Independence Day is celebrated on 15th August 2024 in memory of the hard struggles and sacrifices of many freedom fighters led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities. Artificial intelligence has gone through many cycles of hype, but even to skeptics, the release of ChatGPT seems to mark a turning point. Today, generative AI can learn and synthesize not just human language but other data types including images, video, software code, and even molecular structures. Applications for AI are growing every day. AI will be the kinetic enabler of India’s digital economy and make Governance smarter and more data-led.
Do cities along the Indian Himalayan Range have adequate funds and resources to manage civic issues? Why Himalayan towns need a different kind of development?
Center for Human Dignity and Development (CHDD), Center for ICT for Development (CICTD), Center for the Study of Finance and Economics (CSFE), Generation Alpha Data Center (GenAlpha DC) IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted an interactive panel discussion on the topic of Education, S&T, R&D and Union Budget 2024-25.On 26th July 2024, under the IMPRI 5th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations andAnalysis of Union Budget 2024-25, as part of IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk. The budget panel discussion was chaired by Prof Sachidanand Sinha, Visiting Professor, IMPRI; Former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.