Structure projs to attract investment: Pitroda

Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2012, 15:17

The Kerala government should structure its development projects in order to attract global investments, Advisor to Prime Minister and Mentor for state`s development Sam Pitroda said here today.

New York polytechnic honours Sam Pitroda

Last Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 13:14

Polytechnic Institute of New York University has conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering on Sam Pitroda, adviser to Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh.

Pitroda lauds Nitish for development of Bihar

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 21:08

Sam Pitroda, advisor to the PM, has praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his works towards development of the state.

Youths to shape India’s future: Pitroda

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 15:32

Youths are poised to play a vital role in shaping the future of India with an unique combination of progressive, speakers participating at a youth forum meet said here today.

Pitroda panel suggests complete overhaul of rail communication

Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012, 16:09

The Pitroda committee has also emphasised on expediting PPP projects and speedy execution of key projects like doubling and electrification projects.

Sam Pitroda refutes reports on rail fare hike

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 23:19

Sam Pitroda refuted reports that the committee had recommended a 25 per cent hike in rail fare and freight charges.

Cloud-based tablet solution for students launched

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 19:26

Sam Pitroda, advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Wednesday launched the country`s first cloud-based tablet solution for school students called `e-tutor tablet`.

Africans want to emulate Indian model of development: Sam Pitroda

Last Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 19:32

Impressed by the efforts of social entrepreneurs to make the public delivery service more effective, five African countries want to emulate the Indian models of development, said Sam Pitroda here Saturday.

$1 bn venture fund to nurture innovation: Pitroda

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 23:49

The government is planning to set up a USD 1-billion venture fund to foster innovation, Sam Pitroda, Adviser to Prime Minister on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovations, said here Monday.

‘Gandhian philosophy relevant in today`s world’

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 23:47

Gandhian philosophy and thoughts are relevant in today`s changing world and can help in finding the solution to any problem, adviser to the Prime Minister, Sam Pitroda said.

Pitorda for early passage of higher edu bills

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 16:00

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Public Information and Innovations Sam Pitroda today said they were vital for the nation`s economy.

Pitroda favors open, transparent e-auction of spectrum

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 12:11

Sam Pitroda, advisor to the Prime Minister, Monday favored an open and transparent e-auction system for all government auctions and tenders, including the sale of spectrum bandwidth to telecom providers, to avoid any legal hassle and bad name to the government.