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Michael Kremer Speaks at the 26th NITI Aayog In-House Lecture Series

NITI Aayog welcomed Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer, Director of the Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago, as the speaker for its 26th In-House Lecture Series, moderated by Vice Chairman Shri Suman Bery and Member Dr. V.K. Paul. Prof. Kremer spoke on Economics, Innovation and the Experimental Method, showcasing how evidence-based approaches can drive public policy. Citing examples from India—including AI-based weather forecasting, adaptive learning in education, and safe water initiatives under Jal Jeevan Mission—he emphasized how data-driven innovations can improve service delivery, enhance welfare, and scale impactful reforms nationwide.