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Set up by philanthropists @AshishDhawanTCF & Manisha Dhawan, TCF aims to improve the lives of all Indians through rapid, sustained & inclusive economic growth.
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#India’s business promoters & #entrepreneurs stand at an inflection point. They can set up family foundations, gift a small % of equity & use income to fund ideas & institutions that outlast them. @AshishDhawanTCF & Radhika Jain write for @bsindia. https://t.co/GM4FzDulVD
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The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 identifies 1,319 individuals with net worths above ₹1,000 crore (ultra-high net worth individuals, or UHNIs) - up from 229 a decade ago
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Presenting #BuniyaadKalKi - CSF's 'children first' digital campaign as we celebrate Children's Day in India as well as World Children's Day this month. 💫 Join us for a week of inspiring stories of children, parents & teachers, heartfelt messages and reflections from system
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The next great wave of nation-building will come from #entrepreneurs who turn #prosperity into purpose. Read my latest article here: https://t.co/ToZXEkFlIW
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The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 identifies 1,319 individuals with net worths above ₹1,000 crore (ultra-high net worth individuals, or UHNIs) - up from 229 a decade ago
#India’s business promoters & #entrepreneurs stand at an inflection point. They can set up family foundations, gift a small % of equity & use income to fund ideas & institutions that outlast them. @AshishDhawanTCF & Radhika Jain write for @bsindia. https://t.co/GM4FzDulVD
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At #IPFLondon2025, our second session explored how India can unlock the next wave of social impact unicorns. Moderated by @abhathorat, the conversation brought together @HitanM OBE, Prof. @KieronJBoyle OBE & @RichaGuptaLF to discuss what it takes to move from seed to scale.
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The RDIF addresses structural gap in #Indian #innovation: the lack of an institutionalised financing mechanism for commercialising #research to create deeptech products. I write with @varaggarwal for @FinancialXpress. @FASTIndiaTrust
#Opinion | The #Research, #Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) represents structurally sound and forward-thinking interventions in #India’s #innovation financing architecture. @AshishDhawanTCF @varaggarwal write for @FinancialXpress. Read the article here!
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#Opinion | The #Research, #Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) represents structurally sound and forward-thinking interventions in #India’s #innovation financing architecture. @AshishDhawanTCF @varaggarwal write for @FinancialXpress. Read the article here!
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#Traffic snarls, shoddy infra & public facilities are result of neglecting civic bodies & underfunding city core. With better planning & #innovation at central, state & city levels, #India can script a turnaround for its #urban future. @Infra_VinayakCh writes for @timesofindia.
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Delighted to welcome India's Translational Research Initiative (ITRI) to @TCFtweet network. ITRI is a nationwide, collaborative philanthropic initiative aiming to catalyse #innovation & create impact through foundational #science & translational research https://t.co/824JXTVNKK
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#Trump's restrictions on high-skill #immigration could be made to spur India's #knowledge economy. I write with @swagatoganguly for @EconomicTimes. Do give it a read!
#Opinion | As #US tightens its doors for #Indian students, #India has a chance to shine. By building an appealing environment for #students & scholars to thrive at home, India can become an #educational powerhouse. @AshishDhawanTCF @swagatoganguly write for @EconomicTimes.
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#Opinion | As #US tightens its doors for #Indian students, #India has a chance to shine. By building an appealing environment for #students & scholars to thrive at home, India can become an #educational powerhouse. @AshishDhawanTCF @swagatoganguly write for @EconomicTimes.
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📩 Have you subscribed to #TheEDge yet? It is CSF's monthly digest that brings you insightful and exciting updates on FLN, ECE, EdTech and more. Each edition features interviews with education experts and thought pieces that drive fresh thinking on India’s education system.
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Fear of machines taking jobs isn’t new—it began with Industrial Revolution & grew in #digital age. Al’s rise could cause #job losses on an unprecedented scale. #India must revamp how it educates & upskills youth to keep up. Ajit Isaac, Chairperson @Quess_Corp, for @timesofindia.
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#LiveNow | Tune in to the latest episode of #EDgeTalks, where CSF's Dr. @akashikaul decodes the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan (PRS) 2024 with Prof. @indranibhaduri, CEO and Head, @parakh_ncert. With extensive experience of 20+ years as an educator and as the driving force behind
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Our Founding Director @Ahlurahul explains the levers that could power India’s next economic leap and the risks that might slow it down. https://t.co/kNJEghT8w9
@TOIIndiaNews #economicgrowth #GrowthMindset #Decentralization
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#Opinion | A booming #economy sits uneasily atop deep income divides. A smarter, reliable #welfare architecture can transform 'safety nets' into 'trampolines' - lifting #India's poorest into the promise of #growth. @karthik_econ writes for @timesofindia. @CEGISofficial
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#CEGISinOdisha | CEGIS is proud to have successfully facilitated the first HRM Workshop for the state under the Goal-oriented Human Resource Management (GoHRM Project). #GoHRM #SystemsStrengthening #VikistOdisha
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#DPI such as #UPI & #Aadhaar enables instant, secure & scalable transactions, expanding #financial inclusion & streamlining welfare delivery. Experts argue it’s time to extend this logic to #research & #innovation. @varaggarwal @adityasinha004 write. https://t.co/7VccrRwRkb
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A decade ago, government subsidies and services in India were slow, cumbersome, and prone to leakages. Today, digital public infrastructure (DPI) such as UPI and Aadhaar enables instant, secure, and...
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#India has a record of reforming when the external environment turned hostile. We are at a similar point today. What we need now is sharp, time-bound #missions that deliver. @PKhanghta and I write for the @EconomicTimes. Do read!
#Opinion | #India faces a tougher global trade climate with rising tariffs & slower growth. Experts propose 6 national missions—#manufacturing, MSMEs, urban hubs, #tourism, apprenticeships & innovation—to boost growth & #jobs. @AshishDhawanTCF @PKhanghta write for @EconomicTimes
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#Opinion | #India faces a tougher global trade climate with rising tariffs & slower growth. Experts propose 6 national missions—#manufacturing, MSMEs, urban hubs, #tourism, apprenticeships & innovation—to boost growth & #jobs. @AshishDhawanTCF @PKhanghta write for @EconomicTimes
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