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  • 22 April, 2020

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TIFAC plans to come up with white paper

TIFAC plans to come up with a white paper on strategising the revival of the Indian economy after COVID -19

The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous technology think tank under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), has planned to come up with a white paper on strategising the revival of the Indian economy after COVID-19.

The key focus is reported to be on strengthening Make in India initiatives, commercialization of Indigenous technology, and developing a technology-driven transparent Public Distribution System (PDS) among others. , Navigating the way ahead with the COVID-19 virus required well-thought-out actions which could minimize adverse impacts on human health and maximise economic well-being. TIFAC’s team of scientists from a range of disciplines are exploring the best methods to revive the Indian economy and reduce its impact on it post COVD-19.

Source: AIR


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