Amit Kapoor

New Delhi

Articles

Blossoms of Devotion

Jan 17, 2025 | openthemagazine.com | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi

News Briefs | Web Exclusive: Maha Kumbh 2025 The floral splendour of Maha Kumbh 2025 Flowers filled with fragrance bring joy to the heart; when used in worship, they guide the devotee on the path to liberation– From the Narada Purana (Purva Bhaga, Chapter 51.40)The air at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is infused with a heady mix of devotion, spirituality, and the unmistakable fragrance of fresh flowers.
The Yogi Model - Open The Magazine

Jan 9, 2025 | openthemagazine.com | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi

UTTAR PRADESH (UP), THE fifth-largest economy in India with a GDP of $170 billion, stands as a testament to the nation’s economic diversity. Home to 16.97 per cent of India’s population, if UP were a country, its GDP would rival Qatar’s. In contrast, its population would be equivalent to the combined totals of Germany, the UK, and France. The state is transforming remarkably, driven by a services sector and a proactive approach to fostering innovation.
Make country's groundwater sustainable - Opinion News

Jan 9, 2025 | financialexpress.com | Amit Kapoor

By Amit KapoorIndia is an agricultural powerhouse and dominates the production of essential food grains such as rice, wheat, and pulses. This also places India at the forefront of producing water-intensive crops. In particular, paddy production in India caters to domestic demand and serves as a significant export commodity. However, the country’s agriculture sector is thriving at the cost of its finitely extractable groundwater resources that are used for irrigation.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana And India’s Ageing Population: Bridging The Healthcare Gap

Dec 7, 2024 | businessworld.in | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi

India has focussed on leveraging its demographic dividend; however, a recent decision focuses on caring for its ageing population. The Cabinet approved an extension of health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This significant decision will provide Rs 5 lakh in free health insurance annually to approximately six crore senior citizens across 4.5 crore families.
Structured Pathway For Indo-US Collaboration In Advanced Technology

Dec 4, 2024 | businessworld.in | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi |Stephen Ezell

The latest Global Innovation Index (GII) report ranks 130 countries based on their innovative capacities and outcomes, utilising 78 indicators to measure innovation. The report highlights the significant differences between the innovative ecosystems of the United States and India. The United States is a developed economy with a GDP per capita income of around $81000, while India aims to become a developed economy by 2047, with a GDP per capita of approximately USD 2,450.
Rethinking RCEP: India’s absence from such a market would disadvantage both its consumers and firms

Dec 1, 2024 | financialexpress.com | Amit Kapoor

By Amit KapoorThe World Bank’s India Development Update, released in September, recommended that the country revisit its commitments to plurilateral trade deals, especially the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
The rise of emerging market economies

Nov 14, 2024 | financialexpress.com | Amit Kapoor

By Amit KapoorIn the last two decades, the world’s economic centre of gravity (WECG) has swayed towards the emerging market economies (EMEs), which now account for 30% of global economic activity and a quarter of the global trade. These economies — including Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Türkiye — have grown at an average rate of 6% while doubling their share in global GDP since 2000.
US-India Subnational Innovation Competitiveness Index

Nov 14, 2024 | itif.org | Amit Kapoor |Stephen Ezell |Meghan Ostertag |Sheen Zutshi

KEY TAKEAWAYSThe United States claims the top 51 regions, with California, Massachusetts, and Washington ranking in the top three. The top three Indian states are Delhi, Chandigarh, and Tamil Nadu, although they rank below all U.S. states. Indian regions excel in globalization indicators, taking top spots in inward FDI and high-tech exports. However, most of the FDI into India and most of the high-tech export activity are concentrated in five states.
A Mind Beyond Measure: Celebrating Bibek Da’s Legacy

Nov 2, 2024 | businessworld.in | Amit Kapoor

Only a few individuals leave an expansive and enduring legacy like Dr Bibek Debroy's. Some will remember him as a Padma Shri recipient, an exceptional columnist, and an economist who shared a deep knowledge of classical Sanskrit and ancient texts. For others, those of us who had the privilege of learning from him, Bibek da was not just a chairman or an advisor; he was a true guru, a guiding light.
The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

Oct 25, 2024 | rediff.com | Amit Kapoor

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response Force and Fire personnel conduct a search and rescue operation for the workers trapped under the collapsed six-story under-construction building at Babusapalya in Bengaluru, October 23, 2024. We often spot one corner or part of a city that seems untouched by infrastructure development.