Bridging Inequalities: India's Path to Prosperity

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasizes addressing inequality, healthcare, and education to foster India's prosperity. At a Global Alumni Meet, he highlights India's potential amidst global shifts, urging investment in skills and research. He identifies sustainability and technology as areas beneficial to India’s growth.

Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran, has called for urgent action to tackle inequality and expand access to healthcare and education in India to ensure national prosperity. Speaking at the Global Alumni Meet (GAM2025) of NIT Tiruchirappalli, he underlined India's unique position to capitalize on global uncertainties.

Chandrasekaran highlighted the disparity in per capita income between the southern and eastern or northern states, describing this imbalance as crucial for India to resolve. Moreover, he pointed to the pressing need for more healthcare professionals and teachers, especially in rural areas, to meet WHO standards.

Further emphasizing skill development, Chandrasekaran noted low labor productivity and the prevalence of informal jobs. He urged investments in research and innovation, as global trends such as sustainability and AI present opportunities. He also stressed the importance of boosting the number of PhDs to compete with global leaders like the US and China.

(With inputs from agencies.)