Gaurav Taneja

It was a pleasure meeting the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri K V Singh Deo @KVSinghDeo1 , and engaging in a thoughtful discussion on Agriculture and Energy − two key pillars for Odisha’s growth ambitions. We discussed sectoral challenges, global and national best practices, and potential pathways forward. @EY_India remains committed to working closely with the Government of Odisha to realise the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 & 2047. @MitrabhanuC #Odisha #ViksitOdisha #BetterWorkingWorld

India’s regional connectivity story is entering a transformative new chapter. The Union Cabinet’s approval of the Modified UDAN / UDAN 2.0 scheme, backed by an investment of ₹28,840 crore, marks one of the most ambitious pushes yet toward democratizing air travel and strengthening India’s economic backbone. With the development of 100 new airports, 200 modern helipads, and substantial support for airport infrastructure and airline operations, the vision is clear: connect underserved regions, unlock local economic potential, and enable inclusive growth. What stands out in this decision is not just the scale of investment, but the strategic intent behind it. The provision of dedicated operational support – such as up to ₹3 crore annually for airport maintenance – signals a strong, long‑term commitment to making regional routes more viable, sustainable, and future‑ready. This would also help address a key constraint around availability of airport infrastructure which impacts airline interest and affects reliability of services. Why Regional Air Connectivity Matters? Lessons from Developed Economies: Countries that scaled rapidly – the United States, Japan, and members of the EU – have shown that robust regional air networks are catalysts for growth: ➡️ In the United States, the Essential Air Service (EAS) program ensures small cities remain connected, driving local job creation and business continuity. ➡️ Japan’s regional airport networks helped integrate remote prefectures into national supply chains and tourism circuits, boosting domestic mobility. ➡️ Regional air networks in the European Union have long boosted worker mobility, supported small and medium-sized enterprises, and enabled smoother trade across borders. The message is consistent: Strong regional air connectivity is not just transportation policy – it is economic policy. It enhances productivity, invites private investment, strengthens supply chains, and creates equitable access to healthcare, education, and opportunities, thus creating a multiplier effect in the economy. What This Means for India? The Modified UDAN scheme will help: ✅ Unlock Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 economic hubs ✅ Boost tourism, logistics, and trade ✅ Improve last-mile access for remote and hilly regions ✅ Enhance emergency response and medical access ✅ Create jobs across aviation, hospitality, and allied sectors ✅ Strengthen India’s aspiration of becoming a multi‑hub global economic powerhouse As India moves toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, initiatives like UDAN 2.0 are more than infrastructure investments – they are nation-building enablers. #UDAN2_0 #RegionalConnectivity #AviationReforms #InfrastructureDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #ViksitBharat #BuildingABetterWorkingWorld #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence

Proud to share the ongoing climate governance and sustainability journey of Uttar Pradesh – enabled through deep collaboration between the State Government (@UPGovt) and @EY_India. As the Programme Management Unit (PMU) to the Uttar Pradesh Climate Change Authority (UPCCA) and the Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, EY is supporting the State in operationalizing State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) 2.0 through system‑level and data‑driven interventions. Our team is working closely with 50+ departments across the State to: ▪️ Embed climate action into annual plans, schemes, budgets, and policy frameworks ▪️Standardise climate indicators to strengthen cross‑department coordination ▪️Improve data‑driven governance and transparency ▪️Build institutional capacity for climate‑aligned implementation The team is driving systemic impact: ▪️Scaled Green Budgeting framework from 17 to 51 departments, enabling climate‑tagging of thousands of schemes and large public expenditures. This effort contributed to the release of the Green Budget (Phase II) Booklet by the Hon’ble Chief Minister in 2025. ▪️Developing a unified SAPCC monitoring platform with interoperable architecture and standardised indicators across eight SAPCC missions – enhancing transparency, accountability, and climate‑informed decision‑making. ▪️Supported sectoral policy initiatives across renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, agriculture, water resources, mobility, and industry. ▪️Enabled capacity‑building programmes that have strengthened climate governance capabilities of hundreds of government officials. EY remains committed to accelerating Uttar Pradesh’s climate ambitions through mission‑wise planning, digital climate strategies, climate‑finance enablement, and multi‑department programme management – supporting the State’s vision for a resilient, low‑carbon future. Amit Kumar, @ravi_kurkya , @tulsyanankit , Saket Shukla, Saurabh Kumar, Harish Ravichandran #UPGovt #BuildingABetterWorkingWorld #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Governance #GreenBudgetTagging

The Uttar Pradesh Pilgrimage Economy offers a powerful demonstration of how heritage, infrastructure and people‑centric planning can transform destinations and local economies. At @EY_India, we are proud to support this transformation through two landmark initiatives: ✅Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Complex We worked with the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Vishist Kshetra Vikas Parishad on operational planning for the redeveloped temple complex – enhancing pilgrim journeys, improving movement and accessibility, integrating digital and behavioral design, and strengthening connections between the temple and surrounding ghats. Our focus was on preserving heritage while creating seamless, memorable pilgrim experiences. ✅Maha Kumbh 2025, Prayagraj For one of the world’s largest gatherings, we supported the Government of Uttar Pradesh (@UPGovt) with GIS‑based planning, large‑scale project management, and digital enablement to bring alive a Divya, Bhavya, Digital Maha Kumbh. From layout planning and sanitation systems to multilingual digital platforms, crowd management, and real-time monitoring across thousands of amenities, the approach combined human‑centric design with emerging technologies to deliver a safe, inclusive, and efficient experience for millions of visitors. These engagements illustrate how pilgrimage‑led development can elevate infrastructure, tourism, livelihoods, and overall destination readiness. @EY_India remains committed to supporting projects that blend tradition with innovation and enhance the cultural and economic vibrancy of India’s spiritual destinations. #UPPilgrimageEconomy #9YearsOfCulturalRevival #UPTourism #ShriKashiVishwanath #MahaKumbh #UrbanTransformation #DestinationDevelopment #EYIndia

Yes, it is a film, but 2 magnificent marital artists

Wow — Mantra for Life!

Best goal that I have seen live!

Simply awesome. What a man, what a fighter, and what an actor!

India’s power sector is entering a defining decade – one that will shape our economic competitiveness, energy security, and sustainability journey for years to come. Against this backdrop, the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, currently underway at Yashobhoomi, serves as an important platform for the sector, bringing together stakeholders across policy, industry, technology, and the global energy landscape. The Bharat Electricity Summit is not just an industry event – it is a strategic catalyst for India’s clean‑energy transition. It brings together the full energy value chain to co‑innovate and collaborate on the systems, technologies, and partnerships that will accelerate our journey toward a cleaner, smarter, more resilient, and globally competitive energy future. I’m proud to share that @EY_India is contributing as the Knowledge Partner, bringing sectoral insights and thought leadership to this landmark event. Our clients are also showcasing some of the most exciting and future‑ready solutions that we’ve been privileged to support: ⚡An India Energy Stack solution ⚡A Centralised Monitoring System ⚡A Load Forecasting platform These initiatives reflect the growing convergence of ideas, strategy, and innovation that is redefining India’s energy architecture. Tomorrow, Somesh Kumar, our Power & Utilities Sector Partner, will join a strategic roundtable at the India-Africa Strategic Partnership Meet, highlighting how India’s expertise and capabilities can play a pivotal role in strengthening energy cooperation with emerging economies. Do visit the summit to get electrified by the amalgamation of ideas, strategy, and innovation. #BharatElectricitySummit #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #PowerSector #EYIndia

India’s manufacturing push just got sharper. The Union Cabinet has approved BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore – aimed at developing 100 plug‑and‑play industrial parks across the country. Key highlights: ➡️ 100 parks, each 100–1000 acres ➡️Support up to ₹1 crore per acre for internal infrastructure ➡️25% additional support for external connectivity ➡️Strong PPP model, aligned with PM GatiShakti What stands out is the plug-and-play approach: ➡️Pre-approved land ➡️Ready infrastructure ➡️Faster, single-window clearances ➡️Built-to-suit industrial ecosystems This directly tackles India’s biggest bottleneck – delays in execution. Expected impact: ➡️Faster investments ➡️Lakhs of jobs ➡️Stronger MSME & supply chain ecosystems ➡️Improved global manufacturing competitiveness This isn’t just about building industrial parks – it’s about creating execution-ready ecosystems. #BHAVYA #NICDC #ManufacturingIndia #EconomicGrowth #Infrastructure #EaseOfDoingBusiness #ViksitBharat

India has successfully moved from food scarcity to food security. But is this enough? Persistent challenges such as micronutrient deficiencies, protein inadequacy, and lifestyle‑related disorders continue to affect the population, requiring a shift from quantity to quality. The next frontier, therefore, is nutrition security. The focus must now be on ensuring safe, nutritious, high‑quality food for all. To achieve this, the food processing industry will play a crucial role in delivering trusted products to consumers and strengthening India’s overall nutrition ecosystem. At ASSOCHAM’s National Conference – NutriBharat 2026, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, delivered a clear message: the food processing industry is central to enabling nutrition security and strengthening India’s nutrition ecosystem. The conference brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, researchers, and global organizations to discuss innovation, regulatory frameworks, research collaboration, and global opportunities for India’s nutraceutical and functional food sector. A joint report titled “NutriBharat@2047 – India’s Nutritional Transition through Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods”, prepared by @EY_India and @ASSOCHAM4India, was released at the conference. The report outlines strategic pathways to strengthen policy frameworks, foster research‑driven innovation, enhance regulatory clarity, and promote public‑private partnerships – so that nutraceuticals and functional foods become integral to India’s nutrition strategy. It also highlights opportunities for coordinated innovation, policy alignment, and collaboration across stakeholders. I extend my sincere appreciation to the team behind this report – @amitvatsyayan , #AmitBajaj, #TanayJoshi, #EkantVijay, #RupakshiMathur, #SophiaSJoseph, and #VaibhavTomar. Kudos to the entire team, and I look forward to more such compelling work in the future. @EY_India remains committed to advancing nationally important themes – bringing meaningful insights, innovation, out‑of‑the‑box thinking, and cross‑sector collaboration to support India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. 👉 Do take a moment to go through the report for deeper insights - shorturl.at/qxJNh #NutritionSecurity #FoodProcessingIndustry #Nutraceuticals #HealthyIndia #ViksitBharat2047 #EYIndia #BetterWorkingWorld

The new directions issued by the @MoCA_GoI are a strong step towards making air travel more transparent, fair, and passenger‑centric. Clear guidelines on seating, baggage, passenger rights, and communication will significantly improve the flying experience across India. #AirTravel #Flight #SeatSelection #PassengerRights

Access to safe drinking water is one of the strongest enablers of health, dignity, and economic participation. The Jal Jeevan Mission demonstrates what India can achieve when vision, governance, and technology align at scale. The shift toward digital monitoring and a citizen‑centric delivery framework is a brilliant step toward ensuring sustainable and reliable tap water for every rural household. With Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the introduction of a uniform national digital framework and a locally accountable governance model will further strengthen transparency, institutional responsibility, and long‑term service delivery. This transition takes the mission beyond infrastructure creation to truly sustainable, citizen‑focused water services. @EY_India has been a proud partner to the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti @jaljeevan_ , and to the Public Health Engineering Departments across multiple states and union territories, including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Ladakh, Punjab, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Together, this partnership has helped accelerate Functional Household Tap Connections from ~17% to ~82% in just four years - strengthening public health, generating millions of livelihoods, reducing diarrheal diseases, and advancing low‑carbon rural infrastructure. A powerful demonstration of how collaborative leadership and strong institutions can deliver impact at scale and build resilient communities across rural India. @IkshitJain #JalJeevanMission #WaterSecurity #RuralDevelopment

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the brilliant women who continue to shape, strengthen, and inspire our organisation — not just through the work they do, but through the vision, passion, and resilience they bring every single day. Across diverse geographies and complex challenges, they lead with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Their journeys remind us that leadership is not defined by titles alone, but by the courage to transform ideas into impact. ✨Here’s to the women who redefine what’s possible: 🔹 Veenu Jaichand — The Skills Guru Driving large‑scale skilling and livelihood programs that open pathways to employment, encourage entrepreneurship, and strengthen the workforce of tomorrow. She has made a strong mark across the country, especially in Bihar, where she has been leading these skilling and livelihood initiatives for several years. 🔹 Shuchi Trivedi — The Growth & Investment Trailblazer Championing high‑impact interventions that boost investor confidence, enhance the business environment, and accelerate economic growth across states. She serves as our economic development specialist across central and western India, and among her many contributions, her work with the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation stands out for significantly strengthening the state’s investment appeal. 🔹 Manprit Kaur — The Urban Infrastructure Visionary Shaping smarter, stronger cities through transformative infrastructure planning for urban bodies. She is actively engaged with multiple development authorities and municipal corporations, delivering impactful initiatives across regions. Her most notable project is the Divya, Bhavya, Digital Mahakumbh Mela 2025, where she and her team played a pivotal role in bringing the Mahakumbh to life through enhanced infrastructure readiness, technology‑driven supervision, and seamless service delivery for millions of visiting pilgrims. 🔹 Jyoti Bhasin — The Public Safety & Justice Expert Advancing key initiatives across policing and judiciary domains to strengthen safety, trust, and institutional effectiveness. Drawing on her extensive experience in both police and judicial systems, she plays a pivotal role in major national projects such as e‑Courts, the new Indian criminal laws, and the Inter‑operable Criminal Justice System. 🔹 Meghna Shrimali — The District Transformation Champion Enabling district‑level transformation that strengthens governance, enhances service delivery, and improves lives at the grassroots. She has been doing remarkable work across the hinterlands, leading impactful initiatives with multiple District Mineral Foundations and the state‑level think tank of Maharashtra (MITRA). 🔹 Shweta Rao — The Education Changemaker Building education frameworks that nurture learning, equity, and the potential of future generations. She is doing meaningful work with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Governments of Bihar and Rajasthan, contributing to initiatives that strengthen academic systems, broaden access, and improve learning outcomes across diverse communities. Wishing them continued success as they inspire progress and possibility every step of the way. @EY_India

Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the beauty of divine love. It gently reminds us of the power of hope, kindness, and togetherness. As we share colours, we also share joy — dissolving distance and celebrating the many shades that make each of us unique. Just as different colours come together to create something vibrant and whole, our diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences help us grow stronger together. May this festival of renewal bring calm clarity, harmony in our relationships, and quiet confidence in our path ahead. May it inspire us to move forward with compassion, purpose, and care for the people and communities around us. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and beautifully colourful Holi. May the year ahead be filled with warmth, connection, and gentle progress for all.

@India_AllSports @lakshya_sen Super well done

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇: 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏 & 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢 𝐘𝐮𝐪𝐢 🔥 Won 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 in the opening round of All England Masters. #Badminton #AllEngland2026

Iconic serial. Please do watch if you have not watched yet. New season is also imminent #Fauda

Creativity transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary! ✨✨ Visited @IndiaDesignID 2026 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla this weekend - an inspiring showcase of design, décor, innovation, and visionary talent across architecture, interiors, and product design. From curated exhibitions to immersive installations and global design perspectives, the experience was energising and thought‑provoking. Among the many great showcases, @nivasa_home (acesse.one/C5PVU) truly stood out. Their bespoke designs blur the line between art and function, bringing innovation into contemporary living. Their beautifully crafted furniture, wardrobes, furnishings, and artefacts felt both elevated and intuitively designed. I walked away inspired and reminded of why creativity matters - it broadens your perspective and stays with you long after. 🌟 #WorldOfDesign