Beyond STEM: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Shaping Innovation
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.
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India’s Economic Evolution: Growth, Technology, and Infrastructure
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.
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?
Bridging Gaps in Education and R&D: Evaluating the Union Budget 2024-25
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.
India Needs Bold Public Sector Enterprises: Private Sector’s Timid Approach to Innovation
Geostrategic as well as techno-economic imperatives call for companies that have competence in cutting edge technologies, and the private sector shows no appetite for building such competence.
Evaluating the State of Education: A Panel Discussion on Budget 2024-25 and Policy Implications
IMPRI Centre for ICT for Development (CICTD), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi successfully conducted a Panel Discussion on “The State of Education- #EducationDialogue” as a part of IMPRI's 5th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of Union Budget 2024-25 on 26th July 2024.