Dr. Priyadarshi Dash

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 | 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑦𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖 𝐷𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑉𝑎𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑖 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑢𝑑ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🔹Advancing Net Zero 2070 through renewable energy, LiFE and international partnerships. 🔹Expanding private investment, blended finance and innovative funding mechanisms. 🔹Strengthening BRICS cooperation and access to concessional finance for developing countries. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫: ris.org.in/sites/default/fil… @MEAIndia | @SKSharma_World | @RajanRatna | @psbirthal | @Prabir_India | @sabya_saha | @pdash76 | @PV_Chat | @AmitK_PhD | @susheco | @GaurPankhuri | @monika_koc56097 | @SarinNS1 | @amitdasvaranasi | @cmec_ris | @DakshinNews | @AIC_aseanindia | @fitm14 | @fisd19 | @FIDC_NewDelhi #ClimateFinance #ClimateFinanceIndia #GreenFinance #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance #ClimatePolicy #NetZero2070 #RIS

🌐𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐍𝐅) | 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Mr. Mohammed Al Darmaki (@MEAldarmaki), Economic Researcher, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), UAE, highlighted the importance of comparative and policy-relevant research in strengthening BRICS cooperation on resilient infrastructure. Drawing on the UAE’s experience as a highly urbanised, arid, and coastal economy, he underlined the role of climate finance, supportive standards, and strategic partnerships in making resilient infrastructure bankable, scalable, and sustainable. #BTTNF2026 #BRICSIndia2026 #BRICS2026 #Fintech #RIS #ResilientInfrastructure @MEAIndia | @BricsIndia2026 | @SudhakarDalela | @shambhuhakki | @aparnaray_ifs | @SKSharma_World

BTTNF Annual Conference | Valedictory Session Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, @RIS_NewDelhi, reflected on the journey of BTTNF during India’s BRICS Chairship and highlighted the value of stronger relationships, research exchange and continued collaboration among BRICS think tanks. Prof. Sabyasachi Kar (@Sabya_K), Director, Institute of Economic Growth @IEGResearch, emphasised, strengthening financial resilience and building BTTNF as a continuing research network for comparative learning and policy-oriented research. Prof. N. R. Bhanumurthy @nrbmurthy73, Director, Madras School of Economics @MSEChennai, highlighted the importance of domestic macroeconomic resilience, sound fiscal policies and stronger domestic savings for sustainable growth. Dr. Priyadarshi Dash (@pdash76), Associate Professor, RIS, highlighted fintech’s role in financial inclusion and MSME finance, alongside the importance of digital infrastructure, interoperability and resilient, sustainable infrastructure planning. Dr. Amol Baxi (@amolbaxi), Visiting Fellow, RIS, acknowledged the contributions of BTTNF member institutions, government partners, experts and RIS colleagues in advancing research and cooperation during India’s BRICS Chairship. #BTTNF2026 #BRICSIndia2026 #BRICS2026 #Fintech #RIS #ResilientInfrastructure @BricsIndia2026 | @SudhakarDalela | @shambhuhakki | @aparnaray_ifs |

BTTNF Annual Conference | Valedictory Session Dr. Amol Baxi @amolbaxi, Visiting Fellow, @RIS_NewDelhi, proposed the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the support of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance @FinMinIndia, and the Ministry of External Affairs @MEAIndia, as well as the contributions of BTTNF member institutions and participating experts. He recognised the research contributions to the BTTNF reports and thanked the speakers, session chairs, delegates and RIS team for their role in making the Annual Conference 2026 a platform for research exchange and cooperation. #BTTNF2026 #BRICSIndia2026 #BRICS2026 #Fintech #RIS #ResilientInfrastructure @BricsIndia2026 | @SudhakarDalela | @shambhuhakki | @aparnaray_ifs | @SKSharma_World | @Sabya_K | @pdash76 | @IEGResearch | @MSEChennai

🌐 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐍𝐅) | 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 As the nodal institution and the host for the BRICS Think Tank Network For Finance (BTTNF), RIS is pleased to announce 𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐍𝐅 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 2026, to be held on 25 August 2026 in New Delhi. 🗓️25 August 2026 | 🕙 09:30-18:30 (IST) 📍Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 is guided by the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting a people-centric and humanity first approach. BTTNF Conference 2026 focuses on the themes, “FinTech and Resilient Infrastructure,” bringing together the research and perspectives of member countries on advancing inclusive, resilient and sustainable development in BRICS. RIS welcomes distinguished delegates and experts to the BTTNF Conference. #BTTNF2026 #BRICSIndia2026 #BRICS2026 #Fintech #ResilientInfrastructure #RIS @MEAIndia | @BricsIndia2026 | @FinMinIndia | @SudhakarDalela | @shambhuhakki | @aparnaray_ifs | @SKSharma_World

@RIS_NewDelhi, as the Knowledge Partner for the Sustainability pillar of the BRICS Task Force on Growth and Development, contributed to the Third Meeting of the BRICS Task Force on Growth and Development held in Guwahati during 29-30 July 2026. On the sidelines of the meeting, RIS convened a Panel Discussion on '𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽,' bringing together eminent policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on harnessing AI for sustainable and inclusive development. Dr. Priyadarshi Dash (@pdash76), Associate Professor, RIS delivered welcome remarks. We were honoured to have 𝐃𝐫 𝐕. 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧, Chief Economic Advisor, GoI deliver the special address. He emphasised that the AI-green economy transition must be grounded in national priorities, robust governance, and AI safety. He acknowledged and appreciated RIS for its contribution to the work of the Sustainability Pillar. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🔹 Ms. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚, Advisor, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, highlighted the need to move beyond exploring AI–green economy linkages towards building policy and governance frameworks that effectively manage the associated trade-offs. 🔹Mr Kunal Walia, Partner, @DalbergTweet, outlined the challenges of scaling AI for climate action across readiness, deployment, and accountability, while emphasizing the importance of investments in clean energy and transmission infrastructure. 🔹Dr. Utpal Chakraborty (@utpal_bob), AI & Quantum Scientist and Founder, GAHNA Sovereign AI called on for sector-specific, locally adapted AI models supported by ethical safeguards embedded within AI regulatory frameworks. 🔹Mr Vaibhav Chugh, Technology and AI Lead, @CEEWIndia highlighted that scaling AI beyond pilot initiatives requires iterative learning, robust feedback mechanisms, and high-quality localized data. 🔹Dr Jayanta Chakravorty, Chairman, FASII & Director, MSME and Startup Collaboration, IETO underlined that an inclusive AI–green economy transition depends on sustainable AI infrastructure, accessible green finance, and effective grassroots implementation. 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 was proposed by Ms Ishanvi Goyal (@Ishanvi2001). The discussions reaffirmed that realising the transformative potential of AI for sustainable development will require collaborative policymaking, responsible innovation, and context-specific solutions that balance technological advancement with environmental sustainability and inclusive growth. @MEAIndia @BricsIndia2026 @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @psbirthal @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @amolbaxi @AvinashHan44621 @Shri_Nidhi_P @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @FIDC_NewDelhi #BRICS #RIS #ArtificialIntelligence #GreenEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyDialogue #ClimateAction #Innovation

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 2026 | 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the theme, ‘𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭y’, reflecting a people-centric and humanity first approach. 𝐑𝐈𝐒 is the nodal institution for organising the BRICS Civil Forum 2026 under India’s BRICS Chairship. The theme of the BRICS Civil Forum 2026 is ‘𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲’. As part of the BRICS Civil Forum process, RIS virtually hosted the 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 Meeting on 17th July 2026, bringing together eminent experts and civil society representatives from BRICS. The discussions focused on innovative financing solutions for sustainable development. Participants emphasised the need to strengthen the New Development Bank (NDB), reform the global financial architecture and enhance domestic resource mobilisation, along with addressing debt sustainability challenges. The deliberations further highlighted the importance of digital asset integration, interoperable cross-border payment systems, financial market cooperation, transparency and accountability in development finance and civil society engagements. @MEAIndia @sudhakardalela @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @ashwani_mahajan @nageshkum @susheco @amolbaxi @AvinashHan44621 @TushtiTanwar @KanishkRohilla2

RIS, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia), Government of India, is hosting a panel discussion on the sidelines of the 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Meeting in Guwahati on '𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩'. Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India, will deliver the special address. The session will be chaired by Ms Chandni Raina, Advisor, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. RIS Finance Team comprising of Dr Priyadarshi Dash (@pdash76), Associate Professor; Dr Amol Baxi (@amolbaxi), Visiting Fellow; Mr Avinash Handa (@AvinashHan44621), Research Assistant; Ms Shrinidhi P. (@Shri_Nidhi_P), Research Assistant; and Ms Ishanvi Goyal, Research Assistant are participating in the meeting. @MEAIndia @BricsIndia2026 @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @utpal_bob @CEEWIndia @DalbergTweet @ETH_en @RajanRatna @psbirthal @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @FIDC_NewDelhi #BRICS2026 #RIS #AI #GreenEconomy #SustainableDevelopment

In his 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚, 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑰𝑫𝑬-𝑱𝑬𝑻𝑹𝑶, reaffirmed the importance of sustained India–Japan research collaboration in addressing the evolving priorities of the Global South. Reflecting on the rich discussions throughout the workshop, he expressed confidence that the partnership between IDE-JETRO and DAKSHIN/RIS would continue to grow through joint research, academic exchanges, and policy dialogue on issues of mutual interest. @MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @RIS_NewDelhi @ide_jetro_eng @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @pdash76 @PV_Chat @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia #GlobalSouth #IndiaJapan #DAKSHIN #RIS #IDEJETRO #ResearchCollaboration #PolicyResearch #Trade #Connectivity #CriticalMinerals #GVCs #Digital #SustainableDevelopment

The workshop commenced with 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐦𝐢, 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑰𝑫𝑬-𝑱𝑬𝑻𝑹𝑶. In his remarks, he highlighted that India and Japan, as trusted partners in the Indo-Pacific, are uniquely positioned to shape the development agenda of the Global South through collaborative research and evidence-based policymaking. He emphasised that stronger institutional partnerships, joint research, and knowledge exchange are essential for addressing emerging challenges related to trade, resilient supply chains, critical minerals, connectivity, technology, and sustainable development. Mr. Imaizumi expressed confidence that the workshop would pave the way for deeper collaboration between DAKSHIN/RIS and IDE-JETRO in advancing policy-oriented research on issues of mutual interest.

In his presentation on '𝐈𝐃𝐄-𝐆𝐕𝐂 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐕𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲,' 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐠, 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘, 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝑰𝑫𝑬-𝑱𝑬𝑻𝑹𝑶, highlighted how Global Value Chain (GVC) analysis has evolved in response to shifting trade patterns, geopolitical uncertainties, and supply chain disruptions. Drawing on IDE-JETRO's GVC research, he demonstrated how advanced analytical frameworks can help assess production networks, value-added trade, and economic interdependence. He emphasized the importance of GVC research in informing industrial policies, strengthening supply chain resilience, and identifying new opportunities for regional and global economic cooperation. @MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @RIS_NewDelhi @ide_jetro_eng @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @pdash76 @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia #GlobalSouth #IndiaJapan #DAKSHIN #RIS #IDEJETRO #ResearchCollaboration #PolicyResearch #Trade #Connectivity #CriticalMinerals #GVCs #SustainableDevelopment

𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐚, 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍 delivered a presentation on '𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍', outlining DAKSHIN's vision as a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing South-South cooperation through research, policy dialogue, and capacity building. He highlighted India's expanding development partnerships and underlined DAKSHIN's role in generating evidence-based research, strengthening institutional networks, and facilitating knowledge exchange to address the evolving priorities of the Global South. @MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @ide_jetro_eng @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @pdash76 @PV_Chat @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia #GlobalSouth #IndiaJapan #DAKSHIN #RIS #IDEJETRO #ResearchCollaboration #PolicyResearch #Trade #Connectivity #CriticalMinerals #GVCs #Digital #SustainableDevelopment