India needs to focus on governance structure over next 25 years: BS Panel

While huge opportunities exist for India after 75 years of independence, it has to deal with challenges in health, education, and taking advantage of its demographic dividend

After 75 years of independence, India is faced with huge opportunities primarily due to its democracy, rule of law, and institutions. However, it has to deal with many challenges as well, especially in health, education, governance structure and taking advantage of its demographic dividend.

These were the key takeaways from a panel discussion at Business Standard Platinum Perspectives. The speakers were Yamini Aiyer, Chief Executive of Centre for Policy Research, Shekhar Shah, Vice Chairman of ISPP Academic Advisor Council, Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprise, and Andrew Holland, CEO of Avendus Capital Alternative Strategies.

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