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The fact, however, is that jute sacks work out cheaper in the long run as they can be reused at least six times. Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   November 7, 2023

Why Sugar Industry Violations Are Very Bitter for Jute Farmers

Though considered a golden fibre, jute in recent months has lost much of its lustre with jute mills massively cutting down on production. It has meant that growers of jute are saddled with produce that millers are refusing to buy, pushing them into penury.

Policies for a post-climate change scenario Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   October 16, 2023

Policies for a Post-Climate Change Scenario

Humans have failed to stop climate change. It is now important to change policy gears and focus on how to face climate change with the least impact on humanity.

Man, Machine and Algorithms: G20 Under India Takes Giant Step in Digital Skilling V. Abhishek   September 14, 2023

Man, Machine and Algorithms: G20 Under India Takes Giant Step in Digital Skilling

The success of this year’s DEWG stems from members’ commitment to action-oriented outcomes, building on discussions from previous presidencies.

Optical fiber Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   August 23, 2023

Optical Fiber Along Highways To Boost Deployment Of Digital Infrastructure Across The Country

We can leverage the existing highways to roll out a quick and cost-effective, high-quality fiber optic network throughout the country, digitally and physically connecting the last person standing.

Implementing BharatNet Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   August 22, 2023

Implementing BharatNet – A Boon for Rural India

BharatNet is expected to provide the backbone as well as the last-mile optical fiber-based connectivity to homes across all villages in the country.

Revolutionizing Connectivity: Embracing mandatory in-building digital infra Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   July 31, 2023

Revolutionising Connectivity: Embracing Mandatory in-building Digital Infra

As India has moved aggressively towards smart cities in the last nine years, it has become imperative that we bring in standards into the buildings of these smart cities, that enforce access to connectivity.

Cabinet Secretary Launches C-DEP Report C-DEP Team   July 28, 2023

Cabinet Secretary Launches C-DEP Report on Technology Policy Regime

Rajiv Gauba, the cabinet secretary to Government of India, launched on Thursday the ‘Compendium of Technology Policy Regime in India’ – a detailed report compiled by the Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research (C-DEP).

C-DEP Set to Host Workshop on ‘Public Safety in Digital Age’ C-DEP Team   July 25, 2023

C-DEP Set to Host Workshop on ‘Public Safety in Digital Age’

The workshop will have sessions on Digital Technology and Public Safety; Personal Body Armour – New Horizons of Human Safety; Public Safety in Digital Age with Global Best Practices; Road Safety: An Integral Component of Public Safety; and Industrial Safety and Security: An Indian Perspective. 

C-DEP Team   June 1, 2023

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya’s Insights on India’s Remarkable Economic Growth| India’s GDP Growth of 7.2%

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya shares his expert views on India’s impressive GDP growth rate of 7.2% over the 2022-23 financial year. In this enlightening discussion, Dr.… Continue reading Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya’s Insights on India’s Remarkable Economic Growth| India’s GDP Growth of 7.2%

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   May 15, 2023

The night light robbery: How LED bulb industry ensures that we keep buying

LED light bulbs are nowhere close to their promised life of 20 years. There is grounds for suspicion that perhaps this industry has fallen back to the days of the infamous Phoebus cartel.

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   May 9, 2023

Why coronation ceremony was repugnant and reeked of absurdity

The ceremony was not repugnant just because of what it represents but also because of how it was conducted. It still mixed religion and government.

Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya   April 18, 2023

Bhutan King, the Dalai Lama and the Sikh Guru – The strategy of collective leadership | OPINION

Leaders have followed a path revealed over 300 years ago to the great Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh. It is worthwhile to understand the context of this political strategy.