How To Fuel Growth With Jobs? Arvind Panagariya To Discuss At Ideas of India 3.0

Ideas of India Summit 2024, a flagship endeavour of ABP Network, provides a platform for profound discussions on the diverse facets of Indian society and governance

ABP Network is gearing up to host the highly anticipated third instalment of its esteemed 'Ideas Of India Summit'. Set to take place on February 23rd and 24th in Mumbai, this summit aims to delve into 'The People's Agenda' and analyse the multifaceted dimensions of the upcoming elections in the world's largest democracy.

Distinguished personalities from various sectors will converge at the summit to delve into the intricate fabric of India's socio-political landscape. This event, a flagship endeavour of ABP Network, provides a platform for profound discussions on the diverse facets of Indian society and governance.

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On Day 2, Professor Arvind Panagariya will talk on the topic, 'The Economic Whisperer, How to Fuel Growth with Jobs'. Panagariya, a prominent figure in Indian economics and policy, has taken on a significant position at Columbia University. He has been appointed as the Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy and a Professor of Economics at the esteemed university.

Prior to joining Columbia University, Professor Panagariya held key positions within the Government of India. From January 2015 to August 2017, he served as the inaugural vice chairman of the NITI Aayog, a policy think tank, where he held the rank equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister. His tenure coincided with India's representation at the G20 summits, during which he served as India’s G20 Sherpa and led negotiations for the G20 Communiqués under the presidencies of Turkey (2015), China (2016), and Germany (2017).

With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Professor Panagariya's contributions extend beyond academia. He previously served as the Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank and was a faculty member in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland at College Park from 1978 to 2003. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious international organizations including the World Bank, IMF, and UNCTAD.

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Professor Panagariya holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University, a testament to his academic prowess and dedication to the field. In recognition of his significant contributions to Indian economics and policy, the Government of India conferred upon him the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian honour, in March 2012. Beyond his governmental and academic roles, Professor Panagariya is a prolific author, having penned over 15 books on various economic topics.

With themes like 'Naya India' and 'Open-Minds Open Minds' characterising its past editions, the summit has garnered praise for its capacity to showcase the evolving ethos of the nation. The upcoming edition is poised to continue this tradition of nurturing dialogue on crucial issues that shape the Indian narrative.

As the nation braces itself for a crucial electoral process, the 'Ideas Of India Summit' assumes heightened significance in moulding the contours of public discourse and nurturing an enlightened citizenry. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of this significant event.

Among the luminaries gracing the guest list at ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit 3.0 are British MP Suella Braverman, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Indian-American author and model Padma Lakshmi, artist Subodh Gupta, author Amish Tripathi, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, chairperson of the Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya, political scientist Sunil Khilnani, former J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and many others.