Market Forces Alone Not Enough To End East’s Poverty
Without converting its rich human resource to high quality human capital, the eastern region could see the large population becoming a liability rather than an asset
Rajiv Kumar - February 01, 2024
Rage of the Fast and Furious
Southern states are angry despite being beneficiaries, along with western states, of the country’s unequal industrial development. In their rush to gather new forms of industrial opulence, they continue to benefit from the cheap labour of central and eastern regions. Will the former share their riches for a more equitable growth of the union of states?
Abdul Haleem Sherif - February 02, 2024
Rathin Roy: Tax Sops, Investments Won’t Erase Growth Fault Lines
Social factors play a big role in preventing development of states, says Rathin Roy, economist and former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. Critical of the penchant to manufacture for the rich, he calls for a political conversation around the need to address unmet demands for affordable access to basic necessities like healthcare, education, housing and textiles. Edited excerpts:
Parth Singh - February 02, 2024
Collaborative Efforts Key to Eastern India’s Development: Shaurya Doval
The transformative journey of eastern India is not just a regional narrative but a crucial chapter in the country’s quest for inclusive and sustainable development
Shaurya Doval - February 01, 2024
Our Start-Ups will Navigate through Global Challenges: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
As a minister of state holding the dual portfolio of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds a vantage point in viewing the rise of tech-enabled start-ups in India. In an interview with Outlook Business, he delves into the dynamic growth journey of India’s innovation ecosystem and the pivotal role that the Central government is playing in shaping its trajectory. Edited excerpts:
Abdul Haleem Sherif - October 31, 2023
By the End of FY24, Our National Highway Network Will Be Equivalent to the Road Network of the USA: Nitin Gadkari
Roads are important for the growth of the country, says the Union minister of road transport and highways, as he explains the government's thrust on infrastructure development
Neeraj Thakur - October 01, 2023
Praycation: Religion to the Rescue of Covid-Battered Travel Sector
By investing in the development of pilgrimage destinations, governments are harnessing the potential of religious tourism as a growth driver for the overall tourism sector. At the same time, it is good politics too
Rajat Mishra - October 01, 2023
We Need To Change Our Consumption Patterns: Dia Mirza
Actress and model Dia Mirza wears many hats. The former Miss Asia Pacific International is the goodwill ambassador for United Nations Environment Programme in India and UN Secretary General’s advocate for sustainable development goals. Recently, she started investing in green business. But it is not just advocacy for her, she walks the talk with her passion for sustainable living
Naina Gautam - January 30, 2023
Doing Good Is Good Business
When a corporation pushes its energies and helps resolve social sector challenges through its engagement, it indirectly stimulates its own business development
Rajashree Birla - November 01, 2022
Without Innovation, Indian IT Sector Is Stagnating
IT legends brought to the table innovation whether it was in quality, offshoring, engineering services outsourcing or software development. The new cycle of growth will be similar to what these pioneers did
Vineet Nayar - October 31, 2022