Nitin Pai on Educating Citizens
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In this episode, Shruti speaks with Nitin Pai about storytelling through the lens of his book, \\u201cThe Nitopadesha.\\u201d They discuss the lessons of Indian folktales for citizens and bureaucrats, the importance of civic education, when democracy does and doesn\\u2019t work, the effects of economic growth on individual prosperity and much more. Pai is the co-founder and director of the Takshashila Institution, an independent think tank and school of public policy based in Bangalore, whose goal is to champion India\\u2019s national interest and constitutional values. Pai previously worked in technology policy for the government of Singapore and played a role in the deregulation of the telecommunications industry and deployment of broadband infrastructure.
Recorded March 1st, 2023
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