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While Sapta Dhara offers a broad economic vision, its success will depend on whether the government can connect its engines to create jobs and enhance productivity. AI generated image India’s growth story has reached a point where we are no longer asking just how fast its economy can grow, but rather how broadly and sustainably that growth can be fostered. Referring to ‘Shakti ki Sapta Dhara’ - seven streams of strength including manufacturing, agriculture and food production, technology and...

GOBARdhan could turn organic waste into energy, fertiliser and livelihoods, but scaling the model will require more than building CBG plants. The GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) Scheme was launched in 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) to convert cattle dung and other organic waste into useful resources. It promotes the production of biogas, Compressed Biogas (CBG) and organic manure, linking waste management with renewable energy and rural development. The...

While India is rewriting its trade strategy, market access will matter only if domestic industry can turn it into investment, jobs and deeper global value-chain integration. After years of cautiously pursuing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), India has signed landmark deals with the United Kingdom and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), while talks continue with several other major economies. The move reflects a broader strategy to deepen integration with global markets, attract...