Odisha CM Unveils Tourism-Focused ‘Orange Economy’ Vision for Employment

May 11, 2026 5:12 PM

Odisha CM Unveils Tourism-Focused ‘Orange Economy’ Vision for Employment

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said his government is focused on generating employment opportunities for local people through tourism development by promoting the “Orange Economy,” or a culture-based economy, in the state. CM Majhi was speaking at a special event at the shrine of the Lord Lingaraj Temple here, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv”.​ Addressing the gathering as the ...

India’s Youth Power Drives AI Transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

February 20, 2026 12:07 PM

India’s Youth Power Drives AI Transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India has placed its demographic dividend at the centre of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighting how the country’s youth are shaping a future-ready, inclusive AI ecosystem. The Summit, which commenced on February 16, underscored that with over 65% of India’s population under the age of 35, the country holds one of the world’s largest pools of digitally adaptable young talent. AI demand is accelerating across sectors. Between January 2...

WAVES 2025: India’s creative economy sets the stage for a trillion-dollar global impact

July 11, 2025 5:18 PM

WAVES 2025: India’s creative economy sets the stage for a trillion-dollar global impact

WAVES 2025 has significantly energized the country’s creative economy, often referred to as the Orange Economy also. This initiative aims to foster economic activities that convert ideas, creativity, rich and diverse cultural expressions and heritage into tangible goods and services. The creative economy spans a wide range of industries including music, film, design, publishing, gaming and many more creative pursuits. This mission amply demonstrates how cultural and creative assets can also be...