The IMPRI Center for ICT for Development, IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted an interactive panel discussion on the topic “Education, S&T, R&D and Interim Union Budget 2024-25” on 4 February 2024, under IMPRI 4th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberation and Analysis of Interim Union Budget 2024-25, as part of IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk.
For India, a forward-looking policy ecosystem would not only attract more investment but also foster innovation and R&D, essential for its technological advancement.
India’s defense export revenue touched a record high of Rupees 15,920 crore for FY23. This was more than 10 times New Delhi’s defence export revenue of Rupees 1,521 crore during 2016-17. What makes this export record even more astonishing is that, only a decade ago, India was exporting arms worth a marginal Rupees 686 crore.
Reservation is a tool that enables access to those for whom it has been long denied. Until caste discrimination persists, there is no question of withdrawing caste-based affirmative action.
For a developed India, bulkier investment and technological changes are required to keep up in the race with other developed nations. In doing so, the country should not be afraid of failure. After all, Chandrayaan 3 was made possible by the lessons from the failure of Chandrayaan 2.
The nexus between public policy, education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and technology is pivotal in today's rapidly evolving world. Public policy is the compass that navigates technology integration into education, ensuring equitable access and quality learning and preparing future generations for a digital age. The IMPRI Centre for ICT for Development is a beacon, driving evidence-based policy discussions, research, and initiatives at this critical intersection.
The article explores the interconnected landscape of the National Cyber Security Strategy and the Digital India initiative in India. It delves into how these two significant endeavors are shaping the nation's digital trajectory. The National Cyber Security Strategy is depicted as a comprehensive defence against escalating cyber threats, while Digital India is portrayed as an ambitious push towards digital empowerment and societal advancement. The article analyses the components, goals, and implications of both strategies. It highlights how the National Cyber Security Strategy's cybersecurity policies align with the security needs arising from Digital India's digitization initiatives. The article emphasizes the importance of collaboration, capacity building, and data privacy in this digital journey. By fostering a secure digital environment and promoting cyber resilience, the combined efforts of these initiatives pave the way for India's digital transformation while safeguarding its interests.