1) Economic impact of demographics — India is facing a demographic dividend. What must be done to ensure it does not turn into a demographic liability? Can the 'inequality trap' be overcome and inclusive growth achieved?
2) Loss of fresh water (quantity and quality) — How best can India cope with increasing freshwater insecurity?
3) Economic shocks and oil peaks — How vulnerable is India to external economic turbulence? What exogenous crises would risk derailing India's growth prospects (for instance, an oil price shock)?
4) Geopolitical risks: Globalisation versus protectionism — What happens if there is a backlash or retrenchment from globalisation? With the explosion of expectations, can India keep up with its own aspirations?
5) Climate change: The environment and challenges to India's growth — Can India balance the complex trade-offs between the environment and growth? What are the risks and opportunities for India?
6) Societal risks: Infectious diseases — What must be done to combat the spread of high-mortality disease and pandemics? What if India fails?
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