Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies

Covid-19 must encourage Indian central and state governments to increase budgetary spending on health and healthcare infrastructure while taking steps to provide adequate support to healthcare professionals.

By making improvements to its needs-assessment, manufacturing, regulatory processes, India's Vaccine Maitri program can better deliver on international promises while also increasing domestic capacity.

Globally and throughout India, cyber-attacks have increased creating concerns about the safety of Indian data targets. As the use of technology spreads, India must ensure awareness of cyber-attacks to minimize any future damage.

The solarization of state-owned health centers at the sub-national level will help India achieve clean energy targets. It will also create a sustainable health system with access to reliable electricity, especially in rural communities. 

With 800 million voters spread out across 1.26 million square miles, Indian politicians have often found innovative ways to campaign.