As part of the Digital Economy: Dividends, Disputes, and Dimensions course in Public Policy, a guest lecture was organised on 1st May 2025.

Vaibhav Kaushik, Economist (Trade & Logistics) at the Asian Development Bank, delivered an insightful session on PM Gati Shakti Mission, leveraging technology and government's approach to expedite infrastructure development process. He shared how the mission is revolutionizing infrastructure planning by breaking administrative silos and using tech like IoT, digital land surveys, and strategic data layering.

With real-world examples like the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway and Gujarat Coastal Corridor, he showcased how a unified digital platform is fast-tracking India's infrastructure growth.

The REEM Group hosted an expert talk titled "Industrial Decarbonization and Carbon Markets”. Ms. Sabreen Ahmed, (REEM Alumnus) shared vital insights on a range of topics, including decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors, concept of cumulative net emissions and on the evolving carbon markets in India. She brought in anecdotes from her long experience, giving a perspective on practical aspects of climate action and industrial sustainability. The session saw enthusiastic participation from a large number of TERI SAS students.