A recent report released in September 2021, ‘SIGNATURE COMPANIES & TECHNOLOGIES Funded by TDB for Commercialization’, showcases 26 companies supported by the TDB for technology development and commercialisation between 1998 and 2020. The total amount of assistance provided to these 26 companies was Rs 569 Cr (around 33 percent of the total project costs) over […]
technology
Intelligence Assistance and India’s approach to AI
Artificial Intelligence, most commonly known as AI, is at the forefront of the current technological revolution. AI offers a wide range of opportunities to improve human lives but at the same time provokes valid fears all around the world about job losses and increasing inequality. Korinek and Stiglitz in their recent paper, ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
In the Developing world, ‘disruption is creation, not destruction’
An interesting article in the DNA by Pranjal Sharma on the meaning of disruption in the developing world, the transformative changes taking place through technology-led disruptions in Asia and Africa, and his other takeaways from the 47th edition of the St Gallen Symposium. As Pranjal succinctly points out, “In these developing regions, disruption is creation, […]
Precision Agriculture : The way forward
In order to address the growing demand in food combined with increasingly erratic climate , Indian agriculture will need to embrace technology-enabled practices like precision agriculture that improve productivity, crop management and decision-making of the food producers. India’s population is expected to reach 1.7 billion people by 2050 growing by over 35% from today 1. […]
Renault Kwid: Increased localization the new trend?
In what is considered a first for the multinational small car market in India, Renault, with the introduction of the Renault Kwid, has built a supplier base sourcing 98% of its components locally at launch1. Prior to this, despite the presence of major global players in India’s automobile manufacturing industry, there had been a noticeable […]
Can ‘frugal’ technology address India’s healthcare needs?
Despite significant economic progress, India’s persistently poor performance when it comes to its health indicators has resulted in a push in recent years towards ‘frugal’ healthcare solutions in terms of products as well as processes. Issues of affordability in private healthcare, the poor quality of public alternatives, accessibility, and a dearth of trained professionals continue […]