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“From a citizens’ perspective, public employees are the main embodiment of the state. However, contrary to popular belief, India has too few of them, with only 16 public employees per 1000 people, compared to 57 in China, 77 in the US, 111 in Brazil and 159 in Norway (see Chapter 3). The motivation and accountability of existing staff is also weak. Frequent transfers of senior officials and district and block-level officers contribute to poor management of public systems. Government employees are also poorly trained and have limited opportunity and incentives to upgrade their skills. These weaknesses have contributed to a gradual atrophy in the core capabilities of both Central and state governments”
― Karthik Muralidharan, Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance

“world-renowned experts in quantum computing. One such prominent figure is Dr. Urbasi Sinha, a professor at the institute.”
― L Venkata Subramaniam, Quantum Nation: India's Leap into the Future

“Similarly, Dr. Kalyan Dasgupta at IBM Research India exemplifies the diverse expertise in the field.”
― L Venkata Subramaniam, Quantum Nation: India's Leap into the Future

“India launched its own initiative in 2023 aimed at leveraging its widespread diaspora’s potential—the Department of Science and Technology introduced the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) scheme.”
― L Venkata Subramaniam, Quantum Nation: India's Leap into the Future