Insider explains how Himachal is tackling climate change, driving growth: View from an IAS officer

In this episode of Policy Talks, Dr Abhishek Jain, IAS, Secretary (Home, Information Technology, Finance, Planning & Statistics, Labour, and Employment), and Secretary to CM, Government of Himachal Pradesh, speaks with Anjal Prakash, Clinical Associate Professor (Research), and Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business.

Dr Jain discusses how Himachal Pradesh is actively working on an inclusive economic development model, addressing challenges in eco-friendly transport mechanisms, forest economies, commercial plantations, tourism, and governance practices to combat the adverse effects of climate change. Dr Jain also shares insights on how the state government is using data for better governance and effective policy outcomes.