New research blends technology and policy to grow India’s economy and fight climate change

Arun Singh’s award winning thesis finds opportunities for India to thrive while lowering emissions. Story ➝

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First-year Tata Fellow is half a world away from his comfort zone—and that’s exactly how he likes it.
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Tata Fellow’s pilgrimage into the Himalayas brings electricity to a remote monastery.
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Innovation and collaboration for change.

The Tata Center for Technology and Design trains and supports MIT researchers working to solve challenges facing communities in India and the developing world. Our work spans six overlapping areas: agriculture, energy, environment, health, housing, and water.

Tata Center projects go beyond the lab and seek real-world impact, guided by the core principles of relevance, practicality, and sensitivity to context.

Working with collaborators throughout India, and with our sister-centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, the Tata Center creates solutions designed to serve human needs.

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