Can India really control Climate Change—Democratically | Randheer Singh, Ex-NITI Aayog | Podcast 10

How does India actually make its biggest decisions on climate change, energy, and mobility? Know how NITI Aayog enabled policies in India.

In this episode of Watt’s the Vision, we speak with Randheer Singh, former Director at NITI Aayog and Founder of ForeSee Advisors—someone who has worked inside government, inside industry, and now across both worlds.

From why India doesn’t need to copy global models, to who really decides when the government says “decided”, this conversation goes beyond headlines and into how systems actually work.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
1. Can India show the world that climate change can be tackled democratically?
2. Why batteries should be treated as national infrastructure
3. Why good ideas often fail inside government systems
4. The real role of feedback and two-way communication in policymaking
5. Why China’s innovation engine is driven by universities, not just companies
6. Leadership lessons from working closely with Amitabh Kant
7. What it truly means to “think at scale” for a country like India

This is not just a conversation about policy—it’s about leadership, decision-making, and India’s race to 2047.

If you care about India’s future, governance, climate action, or how big systems really move—this episode is for you.

Timeline
00:00 Teaser
00: 56 Introduction
01:43 – India 2047: Randheer Singh’s Vision for the Nation
04:21 – Which Sector will Surprise the world about India in 2047?
09:45 – Can Climate Change Be Controlled Democratically?
16:00 – One Headline Randheer wants to see about India in 2047
18:43 – One 2047 Headline He Never Wants to Read
22:00 – Blueprint for India 2047: What must happen before It’s Too Late
32:36 – Why China’s EV Revolution Is Led by Universities, Not Companies
39:08 – How Behavioural Change Transformed mobility in Mumbai
42:30 – PodPlay 1: Finish the Sentence (Fun & Honest Answers)
48:30 – PodPlay 2: Kill, Keep or Fix (No Filters)
50:24 – Who REALLY Decides in Government? Explained Simply
54:52 – Why Randheer Left Corporate Life to Join NITI Aayog
58:26 – The Toughest Policy Battle He Fought Inside Government
01:01:00 – Why Good Policies Still FAIL in Government Systems
01:08:55 – Myth or Reality: Can India Ever Beat China in EVs?
01:10:10 – Myth or Reality: Will Banks EVER Finance EVs Easily?
01:11:45 – Myth or Reality: Do Good Policies Guarantee Good Results?
01:13:07 – Myth or Reality: Will Battery Swapping Ever Become Mainstream?
01:15:25 – The Biggest Misunderstanding Between Government & Industry
01:17:00 – Randheer on Building Startups After Government
01:23:40 – Advice Randheer Would Give His Younger Self
01:26:00 – Watt the FAQ: Rapid Fire with Randheer Singh

📌 Watch till the end for a fun Pod Play segment where Randheer gives candid, unscripted answers.

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About the visionary:
Randheer Singh is a clean energy and mobility expert who has worked across industry, government, and advisory roles. He previously served as Director at NITI Aayog, where he played a key role in shaping India’s electric mobility, battery, and energy storage policies.

He is currently the Founder and CEO of ForeSee Advisors, advising governments, companies, and startups on climate action, energy transition, and large-scale system change. His unique strength lies in bridging policy vision with on-ground implementation.
LinkedIn:   / randheers  

Creator and Host: Priyadarshi Singh:
Linkedin:   / priyadarshi-singh  
and X : https://x.com/iam_pd11

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-------- 🎙️ About Watt’s the Vision
Watt’s the Vision isn’t just a podcast—it’s India’s time machine into 2047. Each episode drops you into the future with bold, cinematic “India 2047” scenes, myth-busting debates, and contrarian takes from India’s top visionaries—not guests. It is India’s futurecast into 2047 — decoding the bold ideas, innovations, and visionary leaders shaping India’s journey to net-zero energy, clean mobility, and smarter cities.