India confronts the data dilemma
India’s new data protection rules promise greater clarity, stronger rights, and a more trustworthy digital ecosystem, but their impact will depend on how fairly and consistently they are enforced.
India’s new data protection rules promise greater clarity, stronger rights, and a more trustworthy digital ecosystem, but their impact will depend on how fairly and consistently they are enforced.
As America’s ageing roads crumble faster than governments can repair them, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot hazards, prioritise fixes and stretch limited maintenance budgets further.
India has built one of the world’s largest legal aid systems, but true access to justice demands more than impressive numbers. The next decade must focus on quality, fairness and deeper public trust.
India’s rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is transforming the labour market, but the gains will remain uneven unless worker protections, large-scale upskilling and portable benefits catch up. A fair tech transition is possible—if policy keeps pace with the technology reshaping work.
India’s youth face unstable labour markets, rising health pressures and rapid skill shifts. They need real security, not temporary subsidies. Only long-term investments in education, health and skills can convert a vulnerable generation into a resilient economic force.
At COP30, India’s call for equity, climate finance and adaptation funding underscores the urgent need to turn vulnerability into leadership.
India’s highways are no longer just physical corridors. They are fast becoming digital systems that demand smarter governance, better data integration and a commuter-first approach.
India’s soaring C-section rates reflect a health system where anxiety, incentives and uneven support during labour now outweigh medical need — and where reform must tackle both demand and supply.
India has raised its research spending, expanded digital infrastructure, and launched a raft of national missions. The new RDI Scheme adds long-term financing to this mix. But turning India into a true innovation economy will require sustained private sector commitment, stronger academia–industry links, and regulatory frameworks that keep pace with fast-moving technologies.