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NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s official think tank, with support from RMI and RMI India, has launched a campaign to transform last-mile deliveries and eliminate pollution through consumer engagement. I am confident that our dynamic private sector will rise to the challenge of making Shoonya a great success.
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