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Shishir Priyadarshi highlights the crucial role of think tanks in shaping India’s journey to becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Amitabh Kant and Pranav Adani endorse CRF’s research-driven approach at its Foundation Day event. The think tank plans to tackle climate change, geopolitics, and regional economic disparities. Priyadarshi emphasizes expanding beyond Delhi to address India’s diverse local challenges.

Key Points: Shishir Priyadarshi Says India Needs Think Tanks for 2047 Growth Vision

  • CRF President stresses need for local-global research focus
  • Amitabh Kant praises CRF's evidence-based policy work
  • Think tanks key to India's $30 trillion economy goal
  • Climate, geopolitics among CRF's priority research areas
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India needs think tanks to shape its growth story as it heads to 2047: CRF President Shishir Priyadarshi

CRF President Shishir Priyadarshi calls for evidence-driven think tanks to shape India's $30 trillion economy goal by 2047, backed by Amitabh Kant and Pranav Adani.

"Think tanks must ask the tough questions—to the policymakers, to the government, to civil society. Only then can we move towards the right answers. – Shishir Priyadarshi"

New Delhi, June 19

As India charts its path to becoming a developed economy by 2047, it needs strong, evidence-driven think tanks to shape and project its growth narrative, said Shishir Priyadarshi, President of the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), on the organisation's first Foundation Day.

"Think tanks must ask the tough questions--to the policymakers, to the government, to civil society. Only then can we move towards the right answers," Priyadarshi told ANI on the sidelines of the event. "India's growth is often seen through a skewed lens. It is our job to tell the full story of progress and ambition."

The event was attended by Director of Adani Enterprises Pranav Adani and by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, who praised CRF's early work.

"I have been through some of the research papers published by the Foundation and must compliment CRF for its detailed, evidence-based research," said Kant. "In the years to come, CRF will emerge as one of India's finest think tanks and support both the government and the private sector in driving India's growth."

CRF plans to focus on critical areas such as climate change, geopolitics, and the global economy.

Priyadarshi stressed the need to expand beyond Delhi: "India has many regions with unique concerns. CRF must go local before we look global."

Calling it a "real start" for CRF's work in people-centric and research-led development, he added, "As India moves from a USD 4 trillion to a USD 30 trillion economy, I'm privileged to contribute through CRF."

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally someone talking about evidence-based policymaking! Our growth story needs solid research backing, not just political rhetoric. Hope CRF maintains independence from corporate interests though 🤞
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Priya M.
Good initiative but why only Delhi-based elites attending? If they truly want to "go local", they should involve researchers from smaller cities and rural areas. India's growth isn't just about metros!
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Arjun S.
$30 trillion economy sounds ambitious but achievable if we fix basics first - education, healthcare, infrastructure. Think tanks should focus on ground realities, not just fancy projections. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sunita R.
Climate change should be top priority! Our farmers are already suffering. Hope CRF pushes for sustainable growth models that don't sacrifice environment for GDP numbers 🌱
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Vikram J.
While think tanks are important, we need action on ground. Research papers won't help if implementation remains poor. Still, good to see private sector engaging with policy research.
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Neha P.
As an economics student, I'm excited! India needs more quality research institutions. But hope they maintain academic freedom and don't become just another government mouthpiece. Best wishes to CRF!

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