Cities that attract economic power and foster growth also spawn crime, violence & and an overall sense of insecurity. The impetus for urban growth depends much upon India’s ability to sustain its homeland security. FICCI’s initiative on Safe and...
FICCI opines that by 2050, India should become the world’s hot bed for creation, protection and exploitation of intellectual property. A strong and balanced intellectual property rights regime encourages both domestic innovation and knowledge diffusion through IP protection, trade,...
Even though RBI announced (1) measures to boost capital flows, (2) raised foreign investment limits in government bonds by US$5bn and (3) eased restrictions on external commercial borrowings and infrastructure bonds, the markets remain disappointed. Dr Soumya Kanti Ghosh,...
Life Cycle Assessment and Management (LCA) is a tool to address environmental concerns, challenges stemming from climate change, and depletion of natural resources. It helps in measuring and tracking the impact of products/system from the design stage to its...
The recent emergence of creative industries as a distinct area of interest for economists, statisticians, cultural specialists and policymakers reflects a growing awareness of the economic potential and role of this sector. Creative industries refer to a range of economic...
Among the major developing nations, India is facing serious and persistent water resources crisis owing to a growing imbalance of supply and demand. The simultaneous effects of agricultural growth, industrialization and urbanization coupled with declining surface and groundwater quantity,...