irony of equity: universalization of food subsidy is a recipe for disaster onion prices are known to have led to fall of governments. Not because onions are too crucial for nutrition( though these a rich source of sulphur among other things) but because for many poor people, this is the only accompaniment they can afford…
see the presentation at following links and send your comments http://www.slideshare.net/anilgb/creative-communities-innovative-indiduals-anil-gupta or at mega share, press free download option, it will take you to link http://www.megashare.com/2933317 Anil K Gupta
While the infrastructure and human resources can be managed given the budgetary provisions from central and state government, creation of an entrepreneurial culture, strong peer group and rigorous research standards requires different kinds of interventions. What will make a good university, a great one depends upon the values and the culture that permeates everyday discourse and…
Innovations for inclusive growth: CONNECTING SOIL AND SOUL It is well recognized world over that growth impulses by themselves will not take care of the needs of socially disadvantaged. But growth can generate resources which can be invested for the purpose. Sankranti festival is a good time to reflect how that two time periods, one where things…
Water, wisdom and wasmo: a learning journey I recently met a large number of village community leaders and innovators who have achieved remarkable results in collaboration with WASMO in Gujarat in dealing with the problems of drinking water and sanitation. If through transparency, honesty and self critical attitude, public officials can achieve so much in…
Haryali Handi: new signatures of sustainability from grassroots to Global Saatvik 2010 is the eighth edition of tradition Food Festival organised by SRISTI in collaboration in collaboration with National Innovation Foundation ( NIF), Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network( west) GIAN, and a large number of colleagues form IIMA . While there are variety of traditional and…
Future Group Creates ‘Khoj Lab’ with National Innovation Foundation To re-define grassroot innovation in the Indian context To provide a national market platform to the indigenous innovations New Delhi, December 14, 2010: Future Group along with along with National Innovation Foundation (NIF), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India today announced a strategic…
building Institution of excellence: thoughts from the margin Two of the premier institutions, IIMA and NID are celebrating their golden jubilee this month. The spirit of Vikram Sarabhai would feel vindicated that seeds sown by him continue to flourish and grow in a distinctive, notable and socially meaningful manner. He was a remarkable institution builder because…
one vaccine you dont want: corrruption or How to be morally corrupt but procedurally correct There has been a tremendous upsurge of social revulsion in the country in the recent past about the corruption. People wonder why the conscience of so called leaders does not troubling them about their betrayal of public trust. Corruption seems…
National Innovation Council (NInC) has written to various states to set up state level innovation council. Had detailed discussions with the senior officials of Uttar Pradesh to develop a vibrant platform for scouting, spawning and sustaining innovations in various sectors, among different social segments and over diverse spaces. Such council are needed in every state…