Says basic philosophy of this govt is that wealth is created by private sector so things must be made easy for them; govt must act as a facilitator and catalyst
Kant also expressed concern about the state of nutrition among children as he pointed out that it is happening because of lack of "convergence" between various departments.
Kant noted that the real estate sector and its stakeholders also play a critical role in supporting the 'housing for all' initiative of the government.
Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Friday said India can become the edtech capital of the world, with the private sector playing a key role and the public sector acting as a facilitator.
India's efforts in mainstreaming sustainability and reducing carbon footprint should inspire countries across the world, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said
The Indian automobile and components industry must eliminate its import dependence on China for a host of automotive parts and must focus on localisation of such items, Niti Aayog's Amitabh Kant said
The transition of automobiles towards electric mobility is inevitable and it is for the auto industry to make the change and drive it to make India a global leader in EVs, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Kant calls on industry to focus on digitisation and green tech
India needs low-cost capital to help domestic entrepreneurs execute global scale projects in areas like green hydrogen, solar energy, electric vehicles and battery manufacturing, Niti Aayog CEO said
He also said the state governments must take the lead in instituting labour reforms and rationalising costs of power to the industry
This is the third extension since he took charge of the public policy think tank in 2016.
The 1980-batch IAS officer was a key driver of the "Make in India", Start-up India, "Incredible India" and "God's Own Country" initiatives
This will boost tourism and industries in the region: Niti Aayog CEO
Kant pointed out that the global supply chain is in a flux as most countries are looking at alternatives and reducing their dependence on one country
In a Q&A, Amitabh Kant says the package should aim to lift growth instead of picking specific sectors for assistance
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What is required is for unions to be convinced that the steps being taken are in their and the country's best interests, says Kant
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday said India's power is truly represented by its sustained economic growth
India now needs to get into cutting edge technology to boost exports which will benefit sectors like telecom, automobiles, battery storage devices and solar energy, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday. Kant, speaking at the launch event for CII's report 'Foreign Trade & Investment in India: Unlocking Key Opportunities through Strategic Reforms', further said the country is at the cusp of a transformation. "India now needs to get into cutting edge technology in order to boost its exports. "... sectors such as telecom, automobiles, battery storage devices, and solar energy, among others, would benefit from technology exports," industry body CII said in a statement quoting Kant. Kant also pointed out that reforms that have been implemented post the pandemic would go a long way in facilitating this process. "Thanks to the reforms process in India, key indicators such as GDP, FDI and trade have risen sharply," he said, adding that India has became a favoured destination for ...
Several transformative initiatives were implemented, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said