We know that Nandan Nilekani has written an entire book on the subject . And Shashi Tharoor just gave an inspiring talk at TEDIndia on it. But…
Do you consider yourself a macro thinker? Do you have the big idea that will define India in the 21st century? If so, the Aspen Institute India wants to hear from you!
The Ideas India 2009 Essay Competition is soliciting entries to contribute to the annual “conversations” forum that will be held December 17-19, 2009 in New Delhi, India. The forum, in its second year, will bring together the brightest minds to debate and discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing India today. Last year, many of the panels focused on marginalization, urbanization, sustainability, and more. This year, Beyond Profit will be on hand at the forum to listen, learn, and write about it all!
This year, through their essay competition, the Aspen Institute India aims to take the conversation to a new level and invites fresh and innovative Ideas for India.
The essay must be on the topic of “The 1 Big Idea That Will Define India In The 21st Century.” So, if you have ideas that can address some India’s problems, if you can suggest ways that India can live up to its true potential, if you want to become part of the debate, then send the Aspen Institute India your thoughts in the form of a 500-word essay on the topic by December 1, 2009.
The winning entry will receive a cash prize of INR5,000 (US$ 100) and have the chance to be published in the Ideas India proceedings report. The author will also have the opportunity to be part of a panel discussion during the conclave
Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard.
To get an idea of what the forum looks like, check out Ideas India 2008.
