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‘India Observatory’ launched at LSE

London: To foster India-related research and knowledge exchange, an ‘India Observatory’ has been launched at the London School of Economics (LSE) here.

The observatory, expected to promote intellectual engagement among the United Kingdom, Europe and India, was launched on Monday. Kamal Nath, Commerce and Industry Minister, and Y.V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, were among the guests.

Speaking on the occasion, Howard Davies, Chairman, LSE, said: “The centre will play a vital role in sustaining and developing LSE’s long-standing partnership with India. It will act as a hub to renew, engage and develop strong links with Indian academic institutions, government and corporate bodies to further knowledge exchange and contribute to the debate on broader policy issues by promoting and supporting an active engagement with India.”

The centre would also assist in wider international research work with partners in Asia and beyond, Mr. Davies added.

Later, participating in a panel discussion titled “India at 60 in a changing world: next 20 years,” Mr. Kamal Nath said India had built a strong industrial base in the first four decades after Independence. — PTI

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