The coming quality test of progress

India's infrastructure, products and people will increasingly face the Q-test as mobility, economy and interconnectedness gather speed

One of the key indicators of economic progress is the speed of mobility. This encompasses the mobility of people, products, services, and knowledge, in terms of acquisition of new skills and capabilities to respond to changes in demand faster.

Take the example of the speed of travel in India. India is rapidly enhancing its infrastructure, both in magnitude and variety. Bullet trains are expected to be operational by 2026. Reportedly, orders are being placed for E-5 series Shinkansen, which can travel at 320km/hour. Several other fast trains (up to 180 km/hour) are already running on several lines. New roads, expressways and