India's G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, visited IIM Sambalpur on May 20, 2025, emphasizing the pivotal role of premier institutions like IIMs and IITs in propelling India's economic growth. He highlighted the necessity for innovation and technological advancement, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and sustainable energy solutions, to achieve the nation's ambitious goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy. Kant underscored the importance of increasing GDP, per capita income, and manufacturing output, stating that institutions like IIM Sambalpur are instrumental in this transformative journey. He also proposed making Sambalpur the greenest district in the country, recognizing its significant contributions to electricity and aluminum production, and called for IIM's leadership in this green initiative.

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