A controversy is raging these days regarding the proposed amendments to the IAS (cadre) rules proposed by the Central Government. Several states have reacted strongly opposing these amendments as...
Indian bureaucracy is in dire need of reforms to ensure its independent and harmonious functioning, as also to hold it accountable to the people
I had the opportunity of chairing a session in the...
The policy failure in sustaining the farm laws should not deter policymakers from chalking out more inclusive reforms with well-defined implementation plan
The Prime Minister surprised everyone by...
Apart from ensuring efficient operation, the sale of Air India will provide major fillip to disinvestment target and open the floodgates for further privatisation
The biggest news on the economic...
As air pollution is taking a heavy toll on people’s health, the government should formulate stringent air quality standards apart from creating public awareness
WHO’s recent fresh air...
NMP is indeed a bold reform initiative but its effectiveness will depend on how the structural impediments are removed and unemployment challenge is averted
The Union Budget for 2021-22 clearly...
The stated objectives of NMEO-OP are reasonable but the additional cultivation of oil palm has to be done in a sustainable and responsible manner
The Government of India on August 18 announced the...