PIF in Media: 2022
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Watch Electricity usage to track industrial activity in real time.

There’s a robust link between power consumption and factory output across Indian states and industrial sectors. This means that electricity data available almost instantaneously can serve as a proxy tracker of India’s manufacturing sector and enable faster policy responses.

Ashish Kumar, Payal Seth | The Mint  | July 07, 2025

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Growth alone won’t fix inequality

Market forces tend to privilege regions that already have better infrastructure, human capital, or political clout

Payal Seth, Samriddhi Prakash and Abhishek Jha | The Hindu Businessline  | June 28, 2025

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Dharma and Artha: How pilgrimages can boost economy

A case of Char Dham: Providing pilgrims some key facilities can further boost religious tourism – and economy

Dr. Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Governance Now | June 27, 2025

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Defence sector firing on all cylinders

The growth is driven by the industrial base of PSUs, private conglomerates, MSMEs, and start-ups

Naman Mishra and Palakh Jai | The Hindu Businessline | June 26, 2025

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India’s silent lead crisis

The toxic threat to millions of chilen is man-made, policy-permitted – and solvable

Gunjan Pandey | Governance Now | June 20, 2025

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India needs a statistical revolution — starting from its districts

A reformed and empowered Directorate of Economics and Statistics — staffed by skilled professionals, supported by cutting-edge technology — can become the foundation of India’s next-generation governance

Rajiv Kumar and Abhishek Jha | The HinduBusiness Line | June 18, 2025

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50 years of G7: Multilateralism in need of renewal

For India, this summit offers a dual opportunity. First, to shape a more inclusive multilateralism; one that amplifies the Global South’s priorities on energy, security, and digital equity. Second, to rebuild strained ties with Canada, a relationship marred by recent tensions but too strategically important to neglect.

Surbhi Chakraborty | South Asia Monitor | June 16, 2025

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Dawn of a New Era: The Invisible Hand of AI: Disruption, Dependence, and India’s Dilemma

The invisible hand of new technology: Disruption, Dependence and India’s Dilemma

Krishna G V Giri and Aishwary Gupta | Governance Now | June 09, 2025 2025

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Stronger legal framework key to tackling lead poisoning

Though there are multiple legislations, there is no dedicated law to deal with this serious health hazard

Indu Bhushan and Ankeetaa Mahesshwar | The HinduBusiness Line | June 25, 2025

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Growth: A district-led approach

An Op-ed  highlights that GDP data hides regional disparities. District-level data collection is vital to tailor local growth plans.

Samriddhi Prakash, Payal Seth and Ashish Kumar | The Hindu Businessline | May 25, 2025

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Is India missing billions in its GDP?

A recent pilot by the UP Govt shows massive gaps between actual and estimated economic output at the district level. This eye-opening op-ed calls for a bottom-up rethink of how we measure GDP.

Surabhi Santhosh, Payal Seth, and Ashish Kumar | The Hindu Businessline | May 02, 2025

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Why recognizing unpaid work makes sense

Samriddhi Prakash, Payal Seth and Ashish Kumar | Governance Now | April 16, 2025

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Ultra processed food and health impacts

Saloni Bhutani and Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan | The Hindu Businessline | April 09, 2025

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Stronger legal framework key to tackling lead poisoning

Though there are multiple legislations, there is no dedicated law to deal with this serious health hazard

Indu Bhushan and Ankeetaa Mahesshwari | The HinduBusiness Line | March 25, 2025

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It’s time natural and regenerative farm practices were revived

Dr Rajiv Kumar and Harpinder Sandhu | The Tribune | March 24, 2025

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District-level GDP estimation vital

Samriddhi Prakash, Payal Seth and Ashish Kumar | The Hindu Businessline | March 05, 2025

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When Kumbh provided a maha ‘branding’ opportunity

Dr. Payal Seth | Governance Now | Feb 27, 2025

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Riding the tourism wave with the budget

Embrace the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) model

Aditi Rawat | Governance Now | Feb 26, 2025

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India's AI future hinges on high-quality, clean data

Ankeetaa Mahesshwari and Abhishek Jha | Governance Now | Feb 18, 2025

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An inequitable tax structure

Dr Rajiv Kumar and Abhishek Jha | Financial Express | Feb 15, 2025

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Budget 2025: Government’s fiscal math explained

The government expects that increased consumption resulting from lower income tax burdens will boost GST collections. Dividend from RBI is also seen as a key contributor to revenue

Samriddhi Prakash | The HinduBusiness Line | Feb 14, 2025

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India needs its version of DOGE

India needs its version of DOGE, weak rupee helps economy, says economist Rajiv Kumar

Rajiv Kumar | Onmanorama | Feb 06, 2025

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How markets can help (and also hinder) fight against pollution

Emission trading of the US and EU show how effective financial incentives are, and also raise questions of environmental justice

Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan and Ajith Sahasranaman | Governance Now | Feb 05, 2025

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Budget and Its Two Pillars: Private investment and middle class

Dr Rajiv Kumar | Moneycontrol | Feb 03, 2025

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Good politics can also be good economics

Dr Rajiv Kumar | Financial Express | Feb 02, 2025

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Riding on optimism, promising the riches

Dr Rajiv Kumar | Hindustan Times | Feb 01, 2025

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What is stopping India from becoming a premium travel destination?

The short point is that despite its abundant natural and cultural treasures, India is far from attracting the scale of luxury-traveller footfall seen in destinations such as Spain and France, or even closer home in Thailand, Dubai, and China

Aditi Rawat and Ishan Joshi | The Week | Jan 24, 2025

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Industry and services: The twin pillars of India’s employment future

Ashish Kumar and Abhishek Jha | The Hindu Businessline | Jan 17, 2025

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Does e-commerce threaten corner stores? India consumption survey data has some clues

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) of 2022-23 offers data that can help us grasp retail dynamics in the age of online shopping. E-com penetration is deepening, but there’s still space for physical format retailers.

Sakshi Abrol and Ashish Kumar | Mint | Jan 16, 2025

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Four ideas which will help Budget 2025

An economic growth rate around 6.5 percent is inadequate to realise national goals. To unleash investor sentiments and business opportunities, a former Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog outlines four growth enhancing suggestions

Rajiv Kumar | oney Control | Jan 16, 2025

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RBI Monetary Policy: Easing liquidity, holding rates and why the move was right

While the CRR cut is a step towards easing liquidity, it’s important to note that the RBI maintained the repo rate at 6.5%, indicating that the central bank is cautious about further monetary easing

Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Economics Times | Dec 30, 2024

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How regenerative farming can safeguard our soil

We need to redesign agriculture in India and focus on radical transformation by adopting regenerative farming and not relying merely on managing the existing intensive system. If we want to meet the growing demand for food, this is our only hope

Rajiv Kumar | Indian Express | Dec 25, 2024

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स्थायी पर्यटन की ओर बढ़ता भारत, ये हैं चुनौतियां

कूड़े का प्रबंधन, जल संरक्षण, गोवा और हिमालय जैसे स्थनों पर पर्यटकों की बहुत अधिक भीड़- ये सभी पहलू स्थायी विकास में बाधा उत्पन्न करते हैं

Aditi Rawat | Down to Earth | Dec 20, 2024

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Toxic truth: Why research on lead pollution in India needs to be strengthened

The radiotoxic nature of lead is seldom adessed when the issue of toxicity of lead is discussed

Alok Srivastava and Tarak Srivastava | Down to Earth | Dec 17, 2024

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Nature of women’s work

Self-employment on the rise, but earnings low

Nandita Mondal and Shreya Ganguly | The HinduBusiness Line | Dec 17, 2024

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Community-driven tourism for a sustainable India

Dr Aditi Rawat | Governance Now | Dec 11, 2024

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COP29: A ditch in the green aspirations of developing countries

Dr Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Economic Times | Dec 04, 2024

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How effective is IMF financial assistance for developing countries and LDCs?

Dr Javeria Maryam and Dr Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan | Governance Now | Dec 04, 2024

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Unravelling Bangladesh's Informal Manufacturing Sector With a Focus on Textile and Garments

Naman Mishra, Megha Jain, Palakh Jain and Nilanjan Chattopadhyay | Emerald | Dec 02, 2024

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FIIs on Selling Spree: Will D-Street Bounce Back?

Dr Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Governance Now | Nov 23, 2024

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Improving Ease of Doing Business in telecom sector: Addressing legacy challenges is a must

Ankeetaa Mahesshwari and Abhishek Jha | Governance Now | Nov 21, 2024

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India: Goa introduces online lottery in search of more transparent gaming processes

 YOGONET | Nov 21, 2024

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Goa launches India’s first online-only lottery

Marjorie Preston | IGB | Nov 19, 2024

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'BRICS Pay' Summit 2024: A Success story or a flop folly?

Dr Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | The South Asian Times | Nov 16, 2024

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Digital pharma platform

Dr Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | The Hindu Businessline | Nov 15, 2024

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Are e-commerce giants violating FDI norms?

Uttam Gupta | The Pioneer | Nov 14, 2024

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CoP 28 Actions: Lessons for COP 29 on Climate finance

Aswathi Ajayan and Dr Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan | Governance Now | Nov 13, 2024

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Call to design robust legal framework to combat lead poisoning in the country

Ankeetaa Mahesshwari and Aditya Prasanna Bhattacharya | The New Indian Express | Nov 09, 2024

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India’s export ambitions: where do we go from here?

Dr Saloni Bhutani and Dr Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan | Governance Now | Nov 07, 2024

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The Fortune Leadership Awards 2024 hosted by Feather Touch

Business Standard | Nov 05, 2024

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Lead Poisoning: An invisible Public Health Emergency

By Dr. Indu Bhushan in DI Conversations (Pg 60) Conversations 

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Diwali, amidst a choking Delhi

Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Hindu Businessline | Oct 30, 2024

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AI can transform healthcare sector...

Dr Palakh Jain and Surabhi Santhosh | Governance Now | Oct 30, 2024

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RBI’s Neutral Monetary Policy Stance vs Inflation Horse

Dr Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Economic Times | Oct 29, 2024

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Press Coverage on PIF's participation in the Global Consortium: Partnership for a Lead-Free Future

How Strengthened Regulations and Healthcare Can Prevent Lead Poisoning

Eduardo Banzon and Indu Bhushan | Asian Development Blog | Oct 22, 2024

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Efficient Market Hypothesis: How can social media-driven phenomena create deviations

Dr Megha Jain and Vanyaa Gupta | Economic Times | Oct 10, 2024

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Global Classrooms in India: A Boon Or A Bane?

Megha Jain & Naman Mishra | News18.com | Sep 28, 2024

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Press coverage on international convening on Lead poisoning in India.

Media coverage of e-commerce report launch ``Assessing the Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India``.

Time for India to Tackle Lead Poisoning

Dr. Indu Bhushan | ETHealthWorld | Sep 23, 2024

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Lead poisoning: An invisible public health emergency

Dr Indu Bhushan | Hindustan Times | Sep 19, 2024

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Attracting global anchor firms in food processing

Dr Rajiv Kumar and Abhishek Jha  | The Hindu Business Line | Aug 26, 2024

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India’s budget has to be revenue surplus to invest adequately in human capital

Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Abhishek Jha  | Money Control | Aug 05, 2024

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GoI's focus on capex to address infrastructure and energy deficits pays off

Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Jay Dev Dubey | Economic Times | March 10, 2024

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Now, be a jolly good export

Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Jay Dev Dubey | Economic Times | February 22, 2024

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Xport Marks the Spot - Raising India's Share in Global Exports is the Key for Growth and Employment Generation

Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Harshvardhan Singh | Economic Times | October 9, 2023

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Key Takeaways from India Economic Conclave 2023

Dr. Palakh Jain, Dr. Megha Jain and Nilanjan Chattopadhyay | Economic Times | July 1, 2023

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Media Coverage of Assam Government-PIF MoU Signing, 28th June, 2023

June 28, 2023

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India-US Relations: Sustaining the New High Achieved by Narendra Modi

Dr. Rajiv Kumar | The Quint | June 27, 2023

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Better data required for better planning at district level

Ashish Kumar and Shraiya Pant | Governance Now | June 15, 2023

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Social security to gig workers

Ravi Pokharna and Sakshi Abrol | The Hindu Businessline | June 13, 2023

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Bridging the industry-academia gap

Dr. Palakh Jain and Nilanajan Chattopadhyay | The Hindu Businessline | June 11, 2023

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Is Latin America's India's new trade frontier?

Ishan Joshi | The Week | June 7, 2023

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The costs of poll-driven power freebies

Ravi Pokharna and Shreya Ganguly | The Hindu Businessline | June 6, 2023

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Put eco-centric industrialization on the G20s agenda

Mr. Ashish Kumar| Mint | June 6, 2023

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Green Banking: an emerging way forward

Dr. Palakh Jain| Governance Now | June 3, 2023

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Here's How to Make India's Health Sector Fighting Fit

Dr. Indu Bhushan| Times of India | June 2, 2023

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Rethinking Indian Agriculture

Ravi Pokharna | Agriculture World | May 2023

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Sustainability Version 2.0: Revisiting ESG

Dr. Palakh Jain, Dr. Megha Jain and Dr. Mukta Rastogi| Terra Green | May 2023

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Media Coverage of Lead Poisoning Roundtable held in New Delhi

April 25, 2023

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International Media Coverage of Lead Poisoning Roundtable held in New Delhi

April 25, 2023

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India has a crucial role in setting international statistical standards

Ashish Kumar and Rama Kamaraju| Live Mint | April 23, 2023

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Indo-German Ties - II

Ishan Joshi | The Statesman | April 19, 2023

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Indo-German Ties - I

Ishan Joshi | The Statesman | April 18, 2023

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The Importance of Governance in ESG paradigm

Dr. Megha Jain and Dr. Palakh Jain | Governance Now | April 13, 2023

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Building Institutions of Eminence: It requires more than infrastructure

R.Subrahmanyam | The Indian Express | April 12, 2023

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Making Data Dance to One's Tune

Mr. Rama Kamaraju | Economic Times | March 20, 2023

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2047 Is Not 1996. Why India Needs A Higher Benchmark

Niti Aayog’s former VC argues using South Korea as yardstick won’t do for our developed country target.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar | Times of India | March 08, 2023

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India’s dynamic competition regime and its impact on e-commerce

Nirupama Soundararajan and Arindam Goswami | ET Edge Insights | March 03, 2023

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India's Economy To Grow At 6% In 2023-24: Ex Niti Aayog Vice Chairman

Rajiv Kumar further said major risks going forward will emerge from a synchronized downturn in the North American and European economies.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar | NDTV Profit | February 19, 2023

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Budget creates the ground – now it’s time for these steps

Severe worthy proposals need to be followed up in order to bolster Indian economy

Dr. Palakh Jain and Aditi Jain | Governance Now | February 08, 2023

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5G will create a new urban India

The technology While each new generation of mobile network has provided users with better speed, the brouhaha over 5G can be attributed to the astronomical increase in mobile users in the past decade.

Ravi Pokharna | Sakshi Abrol | The Hindu BusinessLine | January 27, 2023

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Why we need an ‘atmanirbhar’ policy-making process

When self-reliance is the buzzword, it is time to build and promote homegrown think tanks

Dr. Palakh Jain | Governance Now | January 16, 2023

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Sustainability legislation: A welcome beginning, scope for improvement

It’s good that environmental concerns are on the parliament’s agenda, but experts criticise piecemeal approach

Dr. Palakh Jain and Shreya Ganguly | Governance Now | January 9, 2023

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