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Govt should focus on infra, structural reforms for jobs: ADB's Mio Oka

India's economic growth has proven resilient post-COVID, even amidst global challenges, said Mio Oka

Mio Oka, Country Director, Asian Development Bank (ADB) in India
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Mio Oka, Country Director, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Asit Ranjan MishraRuchika Chitravanshi New Delhi
The next government should continue its focus on infrastructure development and structural reforms for more jobs and intensify efforts to become a leading exporter of manufactured products, MIO OKA, country director (India), Asian Development Bank (ADB), tells Ruchika Chitravanshi and Asit Ranjan Mishra in an email interview. Oka says as India’s long-term partner, the ADB is keen to support the government’s reform initiatives. Edited excerpts:


What are the near-term and medium-term growth challenges you anticipate India to face?

India’s economic growth has proved resilient after the pandemic even amidst global challenges. However, the global economic and geopolitical environment poses