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India needs to look at a multi-pronged approach to ensure national security in the quantum computing era as well as have bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption of emerging technologies, according to a NITI Aayog research paper released on Wednesday. The NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) in partnership with Data Security Council of India released the paper on the rapid evolution of quantum computing, its implications on national security and what is needed for India to get ahead of the curve to shape its trajectory. NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam released the paper. The paper said a strategic framework is essential to navigate the opportunities and threats posed by quantum computing. "A proactive, multi-pronged approach will ensure national security remains resilient in the quantum era," it said and called for establishing bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption, especially the modalities that offer scalability. The NITI-FTH has been established as a Frontier Tech Action Tan
The government is working to set up a National Green Financing Institution to support its net-zero target by 2070, as current finance flows for climate initiatives remain much lower than the desired levels, NITI Aayog has said. "A dedicated National Green Financing Institution may be envisaged to bridge the huge gap," the Aayog said in its annual report 2024-25. It added that the primary purpose of the institution will be to aggregate green capital from different sources and lower the cost of capital. NITI Aayog said it is examining structuring mechanisms for operationalising a potential National Green Financing Institution, including a bank modelled on NaBFID/NABARD, repurposing existing institutions like IREDA; Climate Fund in GIFT city, Green InvIT, etc. (non-exhaustive) along with analysing best practices from Green Banks around the world. As part of its climate commitments or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on ...
Government think tank NITI Aayog has formed a committee to create a roadmap aimed at transforming AIIMS, New Delhi, into a premier institution for medical research and practice. The mandate of committee led by NITI Aayog member V K Paul involves thoroughly examining the existing systems and processes at AIIMS and proposing significant reforms along with specific timelines for their implementation, the Aayog said in its annual report 2024-25. The Terms of Reference include identifying ways to streamline patient inflow, developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal clinical, academic, and research outcomes, enhancing governance and transparency, and recommending strategies for financial prudence, sustainability, and self-sufficiency in managing AIIMS. The report also said that NITI Aayog, in partnership with CSEP Research foundation has attempted to examine the experiences of various countries that have adopted strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
The Centre has extended the tenure of NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) B V R Subrahmanyam by one year, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Subrahmanyam, a 1987-batch retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, was in February 2023 appointed to the post for a period of two years. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in Subrahmanyam's tenure as NITI Aayog CEO for a period of one year beyond February 24, 2025, the order said.
Niti Aayog Member V K Paul on Saturday emphasized the need to expand skilling initiatives beyond traditional medical education, balancing quality with quantity. India's care sector is at a crucial juncture, requiring a strengthened workforce to meet both national and global demands, a statement said. In a summit - Transforming the future of the skilled workforce in the care sector 'organised by NSDC International here, Paul emphasized the need to expand skilling initiatives beyond traditional medical education, balancing quality with quantity, the statement said. NSDC International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Talking about skilling initiatives, Paul said that the NSDC International is playing a pivotal role in this effort, ensuring care professionals trained in India are globally employable. He highlighted the importance of evolving curriculum, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and scaling up skill-based training programmes to
Bold reforms, sustainable energy strategies, and a leadership role in global trade would be key to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, government think tank NITI Aayog has said. Trade liberalisation, tariff reductions, and technological collaborations were explored as potential avenues to enhance India's global trade standing, it said. The observations were made by panellists at a conclave titled 'Towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Strengthening Economy, National Security, Global Partnerships, and Law', which was organised by NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Thursday. The panellists stressed the need for increased private sector investment in research and development, fiscal consolidation, and integration into global supply chains. "The consensus was that bold reforms, sustainable energy strategies, and a leadership role in global trade would be key to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047," it said. According to the Aayog, sovereign credit ratings, energy security, and access to critical raw materials