In a world driven by technology, the need for digitisation of information is the number one priority for any organisation. CSTEP is focused on building digital applications that drive internal efficiency and provide value for stakeholders. Our work in AI aims to equip researchers with tools to maximise the impact of solutions. We use data to build insights that can drive better outcomes. Our outreach activities focus on how to look at these insights and enable their use in policy decisions. Our work is also closely tied to improving public health through digitisation.
Annual Report 2022-2023
We bring you CSTEP’s Annual Report for 2022–2023.
As we look at the past year, we reflect on collaborations that helped us forge impactful strategies to solve some of the grand challenges that the country faces today. Our world-class research founded on solid partnerships will help the country navigate through critical problems, such as climate risk and green energy transition, to shape a better tomorrow. This Annual Report is a throwback to our endeavours and a testament to our efforts in building a sustainable and resilient future.
Policy Matters [April-June 2023]
A quarterly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Could digital twin models help combat water shortage in India?
There is little doubt that India’s water shortage problem is real and happening! Numbers confirm the alarming reality. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, India’s annual average per capita water availability was assessed at 1816 cubic metres and 1545 cubic metres in 2001 and 2011, respectively. This could further reduce to 1367 cubic metres in 2031. In 2019, NITI Aayog reported that nearly 600 million Indians are water-deprived and about 40% of the population will not have access to drinking water by 2030.
Policy Matters [July-September 2022]
Read our quarterly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments
Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Extreme and unpredictable changes in the climate are a cause of serious concern globally. In India, the impacts of climate change are already profound. The second part of the Sixth Assessment Report (Working Group II contribution) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released in early 2022, has referred to India as one of the countries to be most “economically harmed” by climate change. The situation mandates urgent nationwide measures to build climate resilience by mitigating climate-related adversities and enabling adaptation.