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National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage (2019)

The Prime Minister of India presented a vision for the country's transportation system centered on the seven Cs: common, connected, convenient, congestion-free, charged, clean, and cutting-edge mobility, at the Global Mobility Summit in September 2018.

India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET): Strategic Policy Overview

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.

Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2023: Withdrawn or Revised?

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).

India and AI: Achievements, Ongoing Efforts and Future Prospects

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.

Why Himalayan Towns Require Unique Development Solutions?

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?

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