Rama Iyer

A rapidly urbanising country like India will need to ensure its citites are climate ready. I’ve written in the The Economic Times about this challenge and how recent issues in Bangalore, Delhi and other major cities have shown how ill prepared we are. Climate change requires the combined effort of all stakeholders and I am confident we can build climate resilient citities with some forward planning and lessons from the past. Government of India | Erik Solheim | The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) | ProClime

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Digital Public Infrastructure has been a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress in India. As a Public-Private Policy partnership, it has become a benchmark for multiple nations, corporations & start-ups across the world. According to the UNGA President, it has emerged as a model for digital infrastructure development globally. Check out the article for more information. #DigitalIndia #PublicPrivatePartnership #SocialTransformation #GlobalBenchmark

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The Jan-Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile trio, colloquially known as the JAM trinity, is the cornerstone of one of the most talked-about developments in the current discourse on digital transformation in India—the digital public infrastructure (DPI). A monumental achievement in India's journey toward digitization, the JAM trinity has emerged as a noteworthy case study for developing nations seeking to revolutionize digital financial inclusion and social benefit delivery.  Despite their role in facilitating communication and enhancing Aadhaar applications, mobile phones and internet access remain inaccessible for a significant segment of the population.  In a country with a population of 1.4 billion, the unique mobile subscription figure stands at only 55%, with women and the rural populace constituting most of the left-out population. #women #rural #inclusion #financialinclusion #india #digitaltransformation #digital

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In the latest episode of Vishal's Ad Astra, we dissect Urban Company's thought-provoking advertisement addressing the respect gap between white and blue-collar workers in India. Key insights: How the ad challenges deeply rooted societal biases Analysis of the father-daughter dialogue's effectiveness Clever mirroring technique in the script Impact on Urban Company's brand and employer image Consistency in their social messaging campaign This campaign raises important questions about workplace culture and how we value different professions. What are your thoughts on this campaign? https://lnkd.in/dS3MEDxq #UrbanCompany #AdReview #WorkplaceCulture #EmployerBranding #SocialImpact #MarketingStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipInsights Agree? Disagree? I'd love to hear your perspectives!

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#India's immense potential in the realm of #AI is intertwined with:  1. Application of AI across sectors & industries 2. Potential Hub of Data Centers 3. Power to harness renewable energy 4. Vast AI-talent pool 5. Startups embracing AI/#GenAI  https://t.ly/aJFMy

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Pleased to share my latest article on the topic "OTT streams flow differently" which has appeared in Financial Express (India) Broadcasting needs a modern regulatory framework that understands the uniqueness of OTTs and fosters innovation in the sector while defending public interest. The Indian OTT market is expected to reach `237.86 billion ($3.22 billion) by FY25, and our video market is expected to be worth $13 billion by 2028, boosted by the streaming industry which continues to invest billions of dollars in content development every year. Read the complete article here - https://lnkd.in/gPs6yBm5 Broadband India Forum #OTT Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting #NationalBroadcastingPolicy #BroadcastingServicesRegulationBill CUTS International #ITAct2000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) #Article14

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💡 Are we breaking down India's net-zero target into actionable steps? Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman of Godrej & Boyce, emphasizes the need for immediate, shorter targets to make the net-zero journey more manageable. By doing this, we can create real momentum and measurable impact now rather than waiting decades. Incentivizing businesses through carbon credits and monetizing their environmental efforts is another great step forward. With solar energy emerging as a key solution, especially in states like Rajasthan, collaboration and immediate action are key. #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SolarEnergy #CarbonCredits #Godrej #India2050

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Recently, a conflict broke out in Kolkata’s Narkeldanga neighborhood following a heated dispute over bike parking. This clash, though unconnected to any nearby processions, escalated tensions in the area and required police intervention to restore peace. Situations like this underscore how something as seemingly simple as parking can lead to unexpected, even dangerous, confrontations. As cities grow denser and space becomes more limited, the demand for secure, organized parking solutions has never been higher. Unplanned parking often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts, just like we saw in Narkeldanga. Here’s where PARKQWIK comes in. We’re dedicated to transforming parking from a potential flashpoint into a seamless, safe experience. With PARKQWIK, you can access dedicated parking spaces that prioritize order and convenience. Whether for daily commuters, local residents, or anyone needing a spot, our facilities provide well-managed, safe, and conflict-free zones where users can confidently leave their vehicles. At ParkQwik, we believe parking should add ease to your day—not stress. Our focus on security, accessibility, and streamlined parking layouts minimizes crowding and fosters safer communities. If recent incidents have shown us anything, it’s the importance of securing stress-free parking solutions to keep our communities safe and our cities running smoothly. Let's work together for safer spaces! Explore PARKQWIK today and make your parking experience peaceful, organized, and secure. #KolkataNews #Narkeldanga #ParkingIssues #UrbanSafety #BikeParking #CommunitySafety #ConflictResolution #PoliceResponse #UrbanLiving #ParkingSolutions #SmartParking #SecureParking #UrbanChallenges #CityLife #SafeCommunities #ParkingDisputes #PARKQWIK #BetterParking

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SEBI chairperson has requested the government to make necessary changes to allow fractional ownership of shares. I have been talking about this with various industry experts and the mostly the feedback was around the challenge of changing the companies act. Now since SEBI itself has requested for it, it seems to be a plausible future. What are your thoughts? Sanjeev Shriya Ravindra Pandey Kamlesh Nagware Prasanna Lohar Shubham Sharma Dinesh Pai Sarvam Goel Xaults https://lnkd.in/gXwtVxCz #sebi #xaults #tokenisation #fractionalownership #capitalmarkets #digitalassets

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Here's the link to the International Smart Cities Conclave. https://lnkd.in/gGM4E6J3 Exhibit your Business in front of the top leaders and make better connections. "Charting a Course Towards Smarter Living: GCCI's International Smart Cities Conclave Guides the Way" Er. Aashish Gupta

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Are you attending YourStory Media’s Techsparks event today in Bengaluru? Catch up with the Fitsol team and get to know our offerings to make your #supplychain ops more #sustainable and #resilient 🎡spin the wheel and get a chance to offset you emissions at our kiosk and understand how carbon credits can help offsetting carbon emissions. 🎰🕹️🎮

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#ETNowinfrafocus | Amit Prothi, Director General, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure discusses  his views on "Sustainable Infrastructure - Creating Sustainable Cities” at the 9th ET Now Infra Focus Summit and Awards Summit and says, "When designing infrastructure that lasts 40, 50, or 60 years, we must consider how climate variability will affect it. We see floods in our cities, power supply disruptions, and collapsing infrastructure due to changing hazards. The key is building resilient infrastructure by using data and translating it into the right codes." Welspun Enterprises Ltd Ace Construction Equipment Limited Essar Ports India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Bharat Vanijya Eastern Pvt. Ltd. Mahindra Construction Equipment Encraft India Pvt. Ltd ( DCJ Group) H.G. Infra Engineering Limited Moglix Business Rahee Infratech Ltd. SYSTRA India Grant Thornton Bharat LLP EPC World Media BMGI

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Space-tech #startups could play a crucial role in #geospatial mapping/#GIS aiding the identification of strategic locations for developing #ElectricVehicles charging stations in India, facilitating the growth of sustainable transportation infra. https://t.ly/R20zk

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🌌 Reflecting on an Insightful Event: The 2nd Edition of the Space Applications Adoption Workshop (SAAW) 🌱 I recently attended (online) the Space Applications Adoption Workshop (SAAW) focused on Agriculture and Food Processing, organized by IN-SPACe last week. This dynamic event united a diverse set of stakeholders—from Central and State Government representatives and organizations to renowned industry players, start-ups along with associations and cooperatives. The experience was immensely insightful and constructive. Many government officials provided valuable feedback on the pitches by startups, particularly around the use of geospatial technology, AI/ML in agriculture. Their feedback underscored the critical role of ground truthing and deeply understanding ground realities to create impactful solutions. It was encouraging to see this collaborative spirit aimed at refining and aligning tech solutions to the real-world needs of the agricultural sector. Key Takeaways: Constructive Feedback as Growth: The engagement from officials was constructive and focused on helping startups fine-tune their approaches, ensuring Applications of Space Technology/GIS/remote Sensing/ AI/ML are rooted in real-world accuracy. Empowering Solutions: The workshop offered startups a clearer view of practical challenges, paving the way for technology that truly addresses user needs. Start-ups also showcased their achievements, capabilities and deliberated about challenges they face during ground work. The Future is promising! Strengthening the Future of Agri-Tech: It’s inspiring to see IN-SPACe’s commitment to fostering a thriving space economy by empowering diverse stakeholders in governance, industry and retail. A big thank you to IN-SPACe for creating this platform! It’s exciting to witness and be part of such meaningful collaborations that promise to advance the Indian space economy and deliver impactful sustainable agri-tech solutions. Accolades to Air Vice Marshal Dhananjay Khot (Retd) sir and IN-SAPCe team Rohit Singh Nikhil Nainawatee C. P. Singh! #GIS #Agriculture #FoodPrcoessing ##Space #Farmers #Sustainable #GeoNomads

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Heartening to see the vision of enabling billion Indians with GenAI becoming real with the fantastic launch by Sarvam AI, Vivek Raghavan, Pratyush Kumar Approach: voice-first + language of the people + tech for getting things done + practical domain-specific SLMs + enabling sovereignty. Sarvam launched several products cutting across foundation & application layers - voice agents, 2B opensource Indic model, opensource audioLM, APIs to sarvam models and AI workbench for lawyers. And this looks like just the beginning. Big congratulations to the team! Nitin Sharma & I had a fantastic chat w Dr Vivek recently, where he addressed our founders and laid out the AI x Bharat opportunity. He spoke about his vision beyond IndicLLMs, how developers are leveraging Sarvam's infra, the dramatic combinatorial effects of AI and DPI and predictions on things that will change a few years down the line that many may not be paying attention to. A fantastic watch for anyone thinking about building opensource/ building AI for India: link in comments.

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Did you know that satellite technology could be the secret ingredient to transforming agriculture? I explored satellite-based services for precision farming in India. And what I noticed was immense potential for agricultural innovation. Which made me think satellite data can revolutionize crop management practices. And that's when I realized precision farming can improve yields and sustainability. Embrace technology to enhance farming outcomes. How are you incorporating tech in agriculture #PrecisionFarming #AgriculturalInnovation #SatellitesInAgriculture #CropManagement #SustainableFarming #AgTech #Farmers #InefficienciesInAgriculture #YieldImprovement What are your thoughts on using satellite technology in farming? Have you tried any tech innovations on your farm? Share your experiences and let’s discuss how we can shape the future of agriculture together!

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The public value of digital public infrastructure and how India is leading the space with UPI, Aadhar, DigiYatra , ONDC.. #digitalpublicinfra #india UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose FSV Capital Prasanna Lohar

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The focus on affordable housing and urban development will further accelerate the real estate boom and rather make it more wide spread. My two cents in ETCFO on #Budget2024

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