The write-up is an independent report card, the first of its kind, on Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. It has suggested 12-point strategy for him to give a big push to national development by reinventing governance, by enacting two new laws (National Development and Jobs Creation Act & Dignity of Labour Act), consolidating existing ones such about dozen laws on environment into a single law Environment Protection and Sustainable Development Act.
India Public Affairs Round-up by @MSL_GROUP - Dec 2013MSL
In the next few months, India will undertake what is perhaps the largest democratic exercise in the world – its next general election.
Every election has a profound economic and social impact. Elections 2014 will be no different for India. On its result will depend the bold economic reforms and ambitious development programs India needs.
Over the next few months, as election fever intensifies and the next government takes oath, MSLGROUP will roll out a content and insights program based on the elections and titled ‘Voice Of India 2014’. It will include infographics, blogs, editions of this newsletter dedicated to the elections, and much more.
The December 2013 edition of MSLGROUP in India’s Public Affairs Round-up (PAR) newsletter is the first offering of this program.
Respected public affairs veteran Bipul Kiran Singh analyses the impact of coalitions on the pace of reforms and our insights team analyses how the new Land Acquisition Bill will impact votes and industry.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government’s achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it.
The 6th Government Industry Dialogue was held in Delhi on February 2nd, 2019 to bridge the gap between government and industry. The theme was "Ease of doing business and Make in India." Senior decision makers from government and industry CEOs discussed challenges faced by businesses and provided recommendations to improve processes and ease of doing business in India.
30may ebookartiOne Year of the Modi Government: A Compilation of CritiquescleSandy Bisen
The document provides critiques of Narendra Modi's first year as Prime Minister of India from various commentators and publications. It contains 37 articles that are generally critical of Modi's performance. Some of the main critiques included are: 1) Modi failed to deliver on many of his major promises like bringing back black money and depositing Rs. 15 lakh in every citizen's account; 2) key economic indicators like GDP growth, industrial production, and exports have weakened under Modi; and 3) the social sectors like agriculture, education, and healthcare have been neglected while benefits have been showered on industrialists. Many argue Modi's first year has been one of unfulfilled expectations and sloganeering over substance.
One Year of the Modi Government: A Performance AssessmentSandy Bisen
The document provides a summary and assessment of Narendra Modi and the BJP-led government's performance after one year in power. It criticizes the government for numerous U-turns on policies like GST, insurance reforms and foreign relations. It also argues the government has failed to fulfill many of its major promises like bringing back black money, creating jobs, and supporting farmers and social sectors. Instead, cuts were made to programs for healthcare, education, rural development and women/child welfare, harming social development.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the challenges facing India and the priorities of its foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It discusses India's large population of poor and need for job creation, as well as challenges like infrastructure, education, healthcare, and climate change. Modi's foreign policy focuses on improving relations with neighboring countries through increased engagement. Key priorities include resolving border issues with Bangladesh, strengthening economic ties with Bhutan and Nepal, and enhancing security cooperation with Sri Lanka. The overall goal is to make India's neighborhood more peaceful and prosperous to support its domestic development objectives.
Indonesia seeks to play a larger global role but questions remain about whether it has the domestic capabilities to do so. It faces challenges such as sustaining economic growth, reducing poverty, and further strengthening democracy and rule of law. To realize its potential, Indonesia needs to consistently pursue reforms like liberalizing its markets, improving infrastructure, fighting corruption, and making government more coherent and accountable. It also aims to be recognized as a place where democracy and Islam coexist peacefully.
India Public Affairs Round-up by @MSL_GROUP - Dec 2013MSL
In the next few months, India will undertake what is perhaps the largest democratic exercise in the world – its next general election.
Every election has a profound economic and social impact. Elections 2014 will be no different for India. On its result will depend the bold economic reforms and ambitious development programs India needs.
Over the next few months, as election fever intensifies and the next government takes oath, MSLGROUP will roll out a content and insights program based on the elections and titled ‘Voice Of India 2014’. It will include infographics, blogs, editions of this newsletter dedicated to the elections, and much more.
The December 2013 edition of MSLGROUP in India’s Public Affairs Round-up (PAR) newsletter is the first offering of this program.
Respected public affairs veteran Bipul Kiran Singh analyses the impact of coalitions on the pace of reforms and our insights team analyses how the new Land Acquisition Bill will impact votes and industry.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government’s achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it.
The 6th Government Industry Dialogue was held in Delhi on February 2nd, 2019 to bridge the gap between government and industry. The theme was "Ease of doing business and Make in India." Senior decision makers from government and industry CEOs discussed challenges faced by businesses and provided recommendations to improve processes and ease of doing business in India.
30may ebookartiOne Year of the Modi Government: A Compilation of CritiquescleSandy Bisen
The document provides critiques of Narendra Modi's first year as Prime Minister of India from various commentators and publications. It contains 37 articles that are generally critical of Modi's performance. Some of the main critiques included are: 1) Modi failed to deliver on many of his major promises like bringing back black money and depositing Rs. 15 lakh in every citizen's account; 2) key economic indicators like GDP growth, industrial production, and exports have weakened under Modi; and 3) the social sectors like agriculture, education, and healthcare have been neglected while benefits have been showered on industrialists. Many argue Modi's first year has been one of unfulfilled expectations and sloganeering over substance.
One Year of the Modi Government: A Performance AssessmentSandy Bisen
The document provides a summary and assessment of Narendra Modi and the BJP-led government's performance after one year in power. It criticizes the government for numerous U-turns on policies like GST, insurance reforms and foreign relations. It also argues the government has failed to fulfill many of its major promises like bringing back black money, creating jobs, and supporting farmers and social sectors. Instead, cuts were made to programs for healthcare, education, rural development and women/child welfare, harming social development.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the challenges facing India and the priorities of its foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It discusses India's large population of poor and need for job creation, as well as challenges like infrastructure, education, healthcare, and climate change. Modi's foreign policy focuses on improving relations with neighboring countries through increased engagement. Key priorities include resolving border issues with Bangladesh, strengthening economic ties with Bhutan and Nepal, and enhancing security cooperation with Sri Lanka. The overall goal is to make India's neighborhood more peaceful and prosperous to support its domestic development objectives.
Indonesia seeks to play a larger global role but questions remain about whether it has the domestic capabilities to do so. It faces challenges such as sustaining economic growth, reducing poverty, and further strengthening democracy and rule of law. To realize its potential, Indonesia needs to consistently pursue reforms like liberalizing its markets, improving infrastructure, fighting corruption, and making government more coherent and accountable. It also aims to be recognized as a place where democracy and Islam coexist peacefully.
This document provides a SWOT analysis of the Modi government in India. It details the government's strengths such as minimum government and infrastructure initiatives. Weaknesses include being a single-man government and limited focus on farmers. Opportunities exist in using foreign exchange savings for employment and capitalizing on the large mandate. Threats include limited cash reserves and lack of numbers in the upper house of parliament. Global experts generally view Modi positively and see potential for further reforms leading to strong growth.
This document provides an overview of India's development from 2004-2014 under the Congress party-led government, the rise of Narendra Modi and the BJP in 2014, and some of the key policies and initiatives under Modi's first term as Prime Minister from 2014-2018. It discusses India's economic growth prior to 2014, former PM Manmohan Singh's leadership, the factors that led to the Congress losing power in 2014, and Modi's focus on development as Chief Minister of Gujarat and in his campaign for Prime Minister. It also summarizes some major events and policies in Modi's first term, including the black money act, response to natural disasters in Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala, and ongoing issues around poverty
National institution for transforming india(NITI AYOG:SSB Lec/Gp Dis 26Col Mukteshwar Prasad
The document summarizes the replacement of India's Planning Commission with a new think tank called the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). The key points are:
- NITI Aayog will serve as a policy think tank and provide strategic policy vision and support to the central and state governments.
- It aims to foster cooperative federalism through mechanisms supporting states and crafting development plans from the village level up.
- The institution will work to develop long-term policy frameworks, monitor progress, encourage partnerships, and focus on issues like poverty elimination, inclusion, and sustainable development.
- NITI Aayog will be headed by the Prime Minister and include state Chief Ministers,
An Internship Project Report Publication of Miss Shreya Bajaj, B.A (H) Economics,
Jesus and Mary College,Delhi University New Delhi at Krityanand UNESCO Club Jamshedpur during 1st June to 30th June 2014
This document summarizes the roles and significance of NITI Aayog and the Finance Commission of India. It discusses why NITI Aayog was formed to replace the Planning Commission, outlining the changing economic and social landscape in India. It describes the key roles and responsibilities of NITI Aayog, which include providing strategic policy advice to central and state governments, promoting cooperative federalism, and focusing on issues like poverty elimination, skill development, and sustainable development. It also briefly outlines the role and composition of the Finance Commission in determining central-state fiscal transfers.
This document provides a task force report on economic reforms in India authored by students and faculty at Dartmouth College. The report makes recommendations in several key areas:
1. Fiscal policy reforms like implementing a unified Goods and Services Tax, replacing subsidies with direct cash transfers, and cautiously privatizing state-owned enterprises.
2. Infrastructure reforms such as streamlining land acquisition and urban development, increasing public-private partnerships, and separating rural power grids.
3. Education reforms to reduce teacher absenteeism, improve pedagogy, and expand access to higher education.
4. Labor reforms including modifying restrictive labor laws and regulations to make India more competitive for manufacturing.
5. Governance reforms such
With the election euphoria over and Bharatiya Janata Party getting unprecedented mandate from the heartland and forming government in four out of the five states that went to election, it is time now to get down to brass-tacks. The next two years leading to the 2019 general elections are not only going to be crucial but critical for the party. The delivery phase needs to be speeded up and the results made visible and obvious. BJP with its pan-India presence has become harbinger of hope for a developed India or as “New India” according to Prime Minister Modi
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with current realities. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission so it can better serve India's development needs. It introduces NITI Aayog as the replacement institution to guide development in a changing India.
This document discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the public and private sectors in India. The author aims to analyze whether CSR investments are higher in public or private sectors through an examination of 18 major companies. The introduction provides background on globalization, sustainability, and India's CSR requirements for companies. The theoretical framework section outlines the UN's sustainable development goals and definitions of sustainability and how it relates to business. The purpose is to understand the relationship between business sector type and CSR investments and their impact on sustainability.
The planning commission of India was transformed into Niti aayog and the changes that put forward by Niti aayog and the difference between the planning commission and the Niti aayog are depicted in these slides.
Indian Affairs, India Leadership Conclave 2015, Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2015, Satya Brahma, Network 7 Media Group, ILC power Brands,6th Annual India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2015, Indian Affairs Indian of the year 2015
The 'Rashtriya Matadata Manch' (National Voters Platform) has published this performance report of the Congress (I) led UPA Govt. Indian Voters must read this carefully before voting in the coming Elections.
The document summarizes the key features of planning in India after the establishment of NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission. It provides a brief history of the Planning Commission and introduces NITI Aayog, describing its structure, members, functions, and key differences from the Planning Commission. Some achievements of NITI Aayog are highlighted along with ongoing criticism and challenges.
The document summarizes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 7-year campaign for special category status for Bihar from 2005 to 2010. It details Nitish Kumar's letters and meetings with Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and others to highlight Bihar's development deficit and demand special category status and economic packages. Despite unanimous resolutions passed in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Council, a PIL dismissal, and Nitish Kumar making it a precondition for alliance support, the central government did not grant special category status for Bihar.
This was delivered by Former Governor or Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola in Abuja on MArch 23, 2015 at the Progressive Governors Forum 1st Quarter Activity in preparation for the 2015 General Elections
The document discusses an upcoming color festival event at Upper Bicutan National High School (UBNHS) on December 20, 2013. Students and teachers will gather wearing white t-shirts and bringing colored powder. It also mentions that UBNHS students made letters of hope for victims of Typhoon Haiyan and that a UBNHS student won gold at an international quiz bee in Singapore, bringing honor to the school. The document provides pointers from Confucius, Gandhi, and Lincoln and the biblical story of God testing Abraham's faith by commanding him to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Sometime ago, people were glued to television sets and never missed any commercial advertisement. But today, the scenario is different. The extent of innovation and captivating ideas determine the success of a commercial, even minimalism can become the secret of success.
Advertising is both an art and science that operates between an idea and its execution. And successful advertising is one that strikes a perfect balance.
This document discusses career challenges and solutions in the IT field. It addresses choosing an IT career goal and fitting challenges. Industry expects fresher to satisfy them. Final year projects should relate to goals, not just syllabus. Today's technologies include cloud, Android, big data. New job sectors include SEO, social media, and business consultants. The document advises treating academic projects as career opportunities and being ready for the next IT era.
This document provides a SWOT analysis of the Modi government in India. It details the government's strengths such as minimum government and infrastructure initiatives. Weaknesses include being a single-man government and limited focus on farmers. Opportunities exist in using foreign exchange savings for employment and capitalizing on the large mandate. Threats include limited cash reserves and lack of numbers in the upper house of parliament. Global experts generally view Modi positively and see potential for further reforms leading to strong growth.
This document provides an overview of India's development from 2004-2014 under the Congress party-led government, the rise of Narendra Modi and the BJP in 2014, and some of the key policies and initiatives under Modi's first term as Prime Minister from 2014-2018. It discusses India's economic growth prior to 2014, former PM Manmohan Singh's leadership, the factors that led to the Congress losing power in 2014, and Modi's focus on development as Chief Minister of Gujarat and in his campaign for Prime Minister. It also summarizes some major events and policies in Modi's first term, including the black money act, response to natural disasters in Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala, and ongoing issues around poverty
National institution for transforming india(NITI AYOG:SSB Lec/Gp Dis 26Col Mukteshwar Prasad
The document summarizes the replacement of India's Planning Commission with a new think tank called the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). The key points are:
- NITI Aayog will serve as a policy think tank and provide strategic policy vision and support to the central and state governments.
- It aims to foster cooperative federalism through mechanisms supporting states and crafting development plans from the village level up.
- The institution will work to develop long-term policy frameworks, monitor progress, encourage partnerships, and focus on issues like poverty elimination, inclusion, and sustainable development.
- NITI Aayog will be headed by the Prime Minister and include state Chief Ministers,
An Internship Project Report Publication of Miss Shreya Bajaj, B.A (H) Economics,
Jesus and Mary College,Delhi University New Delhi at Krityanand UNESCO Club Jamshedpur during 1st June to 30th June 2014
This document summarizes the roles and significance of NITI Aayog and the Finance Commission of India. It discusses why NITI Aayog was formed to replace the Planning Commission, outlining the changing economic and social landscape in India. It describes the key roles and responsibilities of NITI Aayog, which include providing strategic policy advice to central and state governments, promoting cooperative federalism, and focusing on issues like poverty elimination, skill development, and sustainable development. It also briefly outlines the role and composition of the Finance Commission in determining central-state fiscal transfers.
This document provides a task force report on economic reforms in India authored by students and faculty at Dartmouth College. The report makes recommendations in several key areas:
1. Fiscal policy reforms like implementing a unified Goods and Services Tax, replacing subsidies with direct cash transfers, and cautiously privatizing state-owned enterprises.
2. Infrastructure reforms such as streamlining land acquisition and urban development, increasing public-private partnerships, and separating rural power grids.
3. Education reforms to reduce teacher absenteeism, improve pedagogy, and expand access to higher education.
4. Labor reforms including modifying restrictive labor laws and regulations to make India more competitive for manufacturing.
5. Governance reforms such
With the election euphoria over and Bharatiya Janata Party getting unprecedented mandate from the heartland and forming government in four out of the five states that went to election, it is time now to get down to brass-tacks. The next two years leading to the 2019 general elections are not only going to be crucial but critical for the party. The delivery phase needs to be speeded up and the results made visible and obvious. BJP with its pan-India presence has become harbinger of hope for a developed India or as “New India” according to Prime Minister Modi
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with current realities. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission so it can better serve India's development needs. It introduces NITI Aayog as the replacement institution to guide development in a changing India.
This document discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the public and private sectors in India. The author aims to analyze whether CSR investments are higher in public or private sectors through an examination of 18 major companies. The introduction provides background on globalization, sustainability, and India's CSR requirements for companies. The theoretical framework section outlines the UN's sustainable development goals and definitions of sustainability and how it relates to business. The purpose is to understand the relationship between business sector type and CSR investments and their impact on sustainability.
The planning commission of India was transformed into Niti aayog and the changes that put forward by Niti aayog and the difference between the planning commission and the Niti aayog are depicted in these slides.
Indian Affairs, India Leadership Conclave 2015, Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2015, Satya Brahma, Network 7 Media Group, ILC power Brands,6th Annual India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2015, Indian Affairs Indian of the year 2015
The 'Rashtriya Matadata Manch' (National Voters Platform) has published this performance report of the Congress (I) led UPA Govt. Indian Voters must read this carefully before voting in the coming Elections.
The document summarizes the key features of planning in India after the establishment of NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission. It provides a brief history of the Planning Commission and introduces NITI Aayog, describing its structure, members, functions, and key differences from the Planning Commission. Some achievements of NITI Aayog are highlighted along with ongoing criticism and challenges.
The document summarizes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 7-year campaign for special category status for Bihar from 2005 to 2010. It details Nitish Kumar's letters and meetings with Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and others to highlight Bihar's development deficit and demand special category status and economic packages. Despite unanimous resolutions passed in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Council, a PIL dismissal, and Nitish Kumar making it a precondition for alliance support, the central government did not grant special category status for Bihar.
This was delivered by Former Governor or Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola in Abuja on MArch 23, 2015 at the Progressive Governors Forum 1st Quarter Activity in preparation for the 2015 General Elections
The document discusses an upcoming color festival event at Upper Bicutan National High School (UBNHS) on December 20, 2013. Students and teachers will gather wearing white t-shirts and bringing colored powder. It also mentions that UBNHS students made letters of hope for victims of Typhoon Haiyan and that a UBNHS student won gold at an international quiz bee in Singapore, bringing honor to the school. The document provides pointers from Confucius, Gandhi, and Lincoln and the biblical story of God testing Abraham's faith by commanding him to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Sometime ago, people were glued to television sets and never missed any commercial advertisement. But today, the scenario is different. The extent of innovation and captivating ideas determine the success of a commercial, even minimalism can become the secret of success.
Advertising is both an art and science that operates between an idea and its execution. And successful advertising is one that strikes a perfect balance.
This document discusses career challenges and solutions in the IT field. It addresses choosing an IT career goal and fitting challenges. Industry expects fresher to satisfy them. Final year projects should relate to goals, not just syllabus. Today's technologies include cloud, Android, big data. New job sectors include SEO, social media, and business consultants. The document advises treating academic projects as career opportunities and being ready for the next IT era.
This document provides information about a recount text assignment. It defines a recount text as a piece that retells past events or experiences like a biography or vacation. It outlines the generic structure of recount texts, which includes an orientation introducing participants and time/place, a description of events, and an optional re-orientation with personal comments. The document then shares a sample recount text about the author's first experience riding a motorcycle with their father as a child.
- Mr. Modi completed his first year as Prime Minister, achieving some economic successes but also facing criticism. His government strengthened India's fiscal position and increased foreign investment and growth rates, but failed to control inflation and fully assist the poor.
- Two major economic reform bills, the GST bill and the Land Acquisition Amendment bill, faced opposition and have not been fully passed through Parliament yet, hampering some of the government's reforms.
- The government passed a new law targeting black money but drew criticism over its stance in the Supreme Court regarding disclosure of names of those holding money abroad due to international treaties. Corruption at local levels also remains an issue.
- Internationally, Modi undertook many
Modi One Year On
A Research Report by
Hudson Institute’s South Asia Program
Husain Haqqani, Director, South and Central Asia
Aparna Pande, Director, India Initiative
In a sensitive order, a bench of the Madras High Court grants a convict two weeks’ leave for procreation and paves the way for similar liberal judgments in future
This document discusses India's position and role in the Doha Round of trade negotiations. It makes the following key points:
1) India has traditionally taken a defensive posture in trade negotiations, but should now take a more proactive, proposal-making role to better promote its interests and prevent negotiations from collapsing.
2) For India to achieve its legitimate position as a major global economic power, it needs to accelerate economic reforms to become a more attractive market and source of investment.
3) Currently India's share of global trade and foreign investment is much lower than what its size would warrant, and it lags behind competitors like China who have embraced further reforms.
Three Pillars to Sustainable Growth and Development in India - Pillar IKyna Tsai
The document discusses three pillars to sustainable growth and development in India, focusing on the first pillar of empowering the population through streamlined industrialization and modernization. It summarizes India's National Manufacturing Policy which aims to increase manufacturing's contribution to GDP to 25% through initiatives like National Investment and Manufacturing Zones. The policy seeks to provide jobs, simplify regulations, and set up industrial corridors. The government also established programs to develop industrial infrastructure and corridors to boost the manufacturing sector as part of its efforts to empower the population through industrialization.
Indonesia aspires to play a larger global role but questions remain about whether it has the domestic capabilities to do so. Key issues include strengthening democratic institutions and governance, promoting economic reforms to attract investment, ensuring consistency in policies, and addressing regional autonomy and diversity issues. Indonesia needs to focus on domestic challenges like reducing poverty while also deciding which global issues it can most impact.
Indonesia aspires to play a larger global role but questions remain about whether it has the domestic capabilities to do so. Key issues include strengthening democratic institutions and governance, promoting economic reforms to attract investment, ensuring consistency in policies, and addressing regional autonomy and diversity issues. Indonesia needs to focus on domestic challenges like reducing poverty while also deciding which global issues it can most impact.
The document is a keynote address by K K Sharma at the India FDI Forum in Singapore on May 14, 2010. Some key points:
[1] Sharma thanks the organizers for the event and notes that it is timely as investors are looking for safe places to invest in India's growth story.
[2] While India receives significant FDI, the actual inflows are still a small portion of the country's potential given its inherent economic strength and regulatory systems that protected it in the recent global economic downturn.
[3] India offers long term opportunities for prosperity through partnership, though partnerships require thorough due diligence to understand the real India beyond statistics and ensure it is an informed decision
Outing the CriminalsFlagging an “alarming rise in the criminalisation of politics,” the Supreme Court lays down strict instructions on making public details of a candidate’s criminal history. What impact will it have on political parties and future elections?
This document provides information about a two-day 6th National Conference on "Make in India PM’s Vision: Role of Engineering & Management Innovations to achieve this Vision" held on April 11-12, 2015. It lists the conference committees, advisory board members, invited speakers, and provides an abstract and messages of support from the conference patrons. The conference aimed to discuss key issues and potential solutions related to realizing India's "Make in India" vision through engineering and management innovations. Over 70 research papers and 25 guest speakers were scheduled to participate to further the discussion on this important topic.
One Year of the Modi Government: A Compilation of CritiquesAICC_2015
The document provides critiques of Narendra Modi's first year as Prime Minister of India from various commentators and publications. It contains 37 articles that are generally critical of Modi's performance. Some of the main critiques included are:
- Modi failed to deliver on many of his major promises like bringing back black money and depositing Rs. 15 lakh in every citizen's account.
- Economic reforms have been incremental rather than bold or radical as promised. Growth, jobs, exports, and industrial production are lower than expected.
- Agriculture is in distress with falling growth and increasing farmer suicides. Social sectors like health and education faced budget cuts.
- Relations with neighbors like Pakistan and China have
This is a presentation about an innovative project in India entitled "Development Pact".
Presentation by Anupama Jha, GDN Award finalist on Most Innovative Development Project.
GDN14th Annual Conference
Manila, Philippines
June 7-9, 2013
National Political Mirror ~ March 2019 IssueKshitiz Verma
The document discusses Pakistan's immaturity in carrying out the Pulwama attack. Pakistan had grown complacent after the surgical strike by India in response to Uri, believing "let us see what India can do." Pulwama was planned due to Pakistan's frustration from India's diplomatic pressure and refusal to engage in talks. However, Pulwama backfired by galvanizing international support for India. Pakistan failed to anticipate India's response and is now anxious, having prepared for various scenarios but receiving no obvious reaction from India.
This document discusses the importance of establishing information resource centers (IRCs) in public policymaking organizations in Bangladesh. IRCs would serve as central repositories for collecting, organizing, and sharing information resources to support decision making for economic development planning. Currently, information is not well managed or accessible in a timely manner for policymakers. An IRC staffed with information professionals could ensure all relevant information and documents are collected and available. It could also help implement the Right to Information Act by designating officers to respond to public information requests, improving transparency as required by law. Establishing functional IRCs is presented as vital for evidence-based policymaking and continued progress towards development goals in Bangladesh.
India has achieved significant economic development over the past 60 years, growing from a poor country under British rule to a nuclear power and emerging global leader with a strong, democratic system and rapidly developing economy, as evidenced by statistics showing growth in key areas and India's increasing influence on the world stage through international agreements and relationships. India has matured politically and now makes pragmatic, national interest-based decisions, as seen in improved relations with China and Pakistan. Successful democracy and economic reforms have contributed greatly to India's development.
The October edition of the Newsletter outlines the Indian priorities and the road ahead for the G20; provides brief information on the happenings at the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Trade Centre (ITC) and highlights the key remarks made by the Minister of State for External Affairs at the 8th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting.
This document provides criticism and arguments against the Planning Commission of India. It summarizes that the Planning Commission:
1) Achieved high GDP growth during 2005-2007 due to the global economic boom at the time rather than any specific policies.
2) Failed to stimulate the economy after the 2008 global financial crisis, as GDP fell and inflation rose from 2008-2013.
3) Reduced reported poverty levels by changing the methodology, but poverty remains high using alternative measures.
4) Lacked accountability and was unable to ensure targets were met by states, ministries and other bodies. The Planning Commission itself had many shortcomings and other advisory bodies were created, reducing coordination.
The new National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) will act more as a think tank providing advice and recommendations to the Prime Minister, in contrast to the previous Planning Commission which imposed five-year plans and allocated resources. NITI will include leaders from India's 29 states and seven union territories, and will be headed by the Prime Minister. It will focus on decentralized planning, supporting states, knowledge sharing, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and coordinating different levels of government. However, some argue it lacks accountability, long-term vision, and mechanisms for overseeing human development.
The monthly newsletter provides an analysis of the one year performance of the Narendra Modi led government in India. While growth has remained below average and reforms have faced resistance, the document argues it is too early to judge the government and that some productivity improvements have been achieved. It notes parliament has been more productive than in recent years and the government has taken steps to improve infrastructure, manufacturing, and service delivery. The document concludes that macroeconomic transitions take time and investors should have a long-term view to benefit from reforms.
La defensa del expresidente Juan Orlando Hernández, declarado culpable por narcotráfico en EE. UU., solicitó este viernes al juez Kevin Castel que imponga una condena mínima de 40 años de prisión.
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Don't let fancy business words confuse you! This blog is your cheat sheet to understanding the Shark Tank Jargon. We'll translate all the confusing terms like "valuation" (how much the company is worth) and "royalty" (a fee for using someone's idea). You'll be swimming with the Sharks like a pro in no time!
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Mr. modi, don’t go the abhimanyu way; shear upa’s chains to untie growth genie
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Mr. Modi, don’t go the Abhimanyu way; Shear UPA’s Chains to Untie Growth Genie
Created on Thursday, 21 August 2014 18:56
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort suggests that he is
slipping into the political cast of legendry Abhimanyu. He must avoid that as the Nation has great expectations from him.
Like the awe-inspiring warrior son of Arjun in epic Mahabharta, Mr. Modi wielded development weapon to pierce through multiple barriers erected
by UPA and its pseudo-secular supporters to enter the Lok Sabha with an absolute majority that stunned the whole world.
Abhimanyu, however, didn’t know how to exit through the Chakravyūha (security rings) created by Kaurvas and ultimately went down fighting.
Mr. Modi finds himself in a similar situation. Having got the robust mandate to usher in Achche Din for all, Mr. Modi is now struggling to conceive
his strategy to implement the nebulous development agenda. He could not even give peek view of the eagerly awaited 100-day agenda, whose
formulation is a modest job by any standard.
His Cabinet is still in the baby steps mode on the development terra firma that bristles with too many barriers, many of which were cobbled
together by UPA.
Before suggesting an innovative, 12-point strategy for him to avoid going down in history as the political Abhimanyu, one needs
to first applaud him for the straight talk on selected issues and the statesmanship. His resort to populism and evangelism is
understandable. Many commentators have rightly appreciated Modi’s break from his predecessors’ practice of speech reading. He spoke
extempore and communicated and connected well with the masses.
In his speech, Mr. Modi did not announce any concrete strategy to create work opportunities for all especially jobs for the unemployed youth. He
avoided making any reference to the twin related issues of black money and corruption.
He explained at length how and why the Planning Commission has outlived its utility. The explanation ended with a whimper as he could not even
name the proposed institution that would replace it. If this is the pace at which NDA Government would restructure/reconstitute major policy and
governance institutions and later enliven them, then it faces the risk of completing five years without reinventing governance.
Planning Commission has had its own quota of ills and needs to be reformed. It, however, certainly cannot be made the scapegoat for the
collective failure of the Centre and the States to promote sustainable, inclusive growth since the Independence.
The tasks, which the proposed institution would undertake are already been performed by the Planning Commission as is evident from numerous
studies available on its website as well as infrastructure.gov.in.
Mr. Modi stated: “India's federal structure is more important today than in the last 60 years. To strengthen our federal structure, to make our
federal structure vibrant, to take our federal structure as a heritage of development, a team of Chief Minister and Prime Minister should be there,
a joint team of the Centre and the states should move forward, then to do this job, we will have to think about giving the Planning Commission a
look.”
To strengthen federalism and to take States on board his development chariot, Mr. Modi should have immediately convened a meeting of National
Development Council (NDC), which is required to meet twice a year as per its mandate and which last met in December 2012.
Like his predecessor, Mr. Modi is keeping silent on convening an urgent meeting of Inter-State Council to discuss the recommendations of
Commission on Centre-State Relations (CCSR) that submitted its seven-volume report in April 2010. CCSR has recommended a robust agenda for
strengthening federalism and for accelerating development.
Mr. Modi has also not convened a meeting of National Commission on Population, which is very crucial for promoting generational equity and
sustainable development. India is a laggard in the global rankings for availability/consumption of many items on per capita basis. It is worse off
than what it was at the time of Independence on a few indicators.
Mr. Modi and his advisors must realize that neither brilliant oratory nor dogmatic faith in social media can generate jobs. Ducking the population
problem as he did in his independence address would not ease the challenges of development.
Clarion call for moratorium on communal & caste violence and social strife cannot end mutli-pronged internal war that has been India’s integral
feature for centuries.
The generic invitation to foreign companies to “Come and Make in India” would not result in FDI deluge. His call to the Indian youth to set up micro
enterprises to produce imported items would virtually yield zero results. Such calls must be preceded or accompanied by concrete plan to remove
regulatory and other glitches including ubiquitous corruption. Bad governance either makes projects implementation very difficult or renders them
unviable.
Has the new Government done a ground reality check to count the number of projects and the stage at which they are delayed or abandoned
due to abuse of regulatory and judicial process by vested interests? Has it collected data on the number of units that have suspended or stopped
production due to policy-induced mess including free trade agreements (FTAs) and inverted duty structure? Does it know that even monopoly or
dominant producers have stopped or curtailed production due to Government-facilitated cheap imports?
Does Modi Government know that domestic manufacturing including by a Gujarat Government enterprise is being discouraged and imports are
being encouraged right under its nose? These issues require elaboration and would be discussed separately in another column.
Mr. Modi should not substitute good governance that requires tough decisions with the quest for consensus. Even for the elusive consensus, the
NDA Government has not taken the first step. This should be the release of consultative papers for initiation of time-bound public discourse on
various issues.
It should have by now unveiled at least half a dozen consultative papers on contentious topics such as 1) legal and other man-made factors
including population explosion that constrain development; 2) uniform civil code for national integration and real secularism; 3) expansion and
2. enforcement of the citizens’ constitutional duties keeping in view national pastime of queue-jumping and violation of daily-life rules relating to
littering, travelling, etc.
Consultative papers can yield better results than Mr. Modi’s pithy observations about deplorable public attitude "Mera Kya, Mujhe Kya" (what does
it mean for me and why should I bother).
A consultative paper must urgently propose an effective strategy to enforce the rule of law to salvage democracy from fast-spreading anarchism.
It must suggest alternatives to mobocracy. Ubiquitous violence by lumpen elements on roads on issues ranging from power failure to alleged
negligent death of seriously ill patient has become the trend.
The Government must put in place a holistic consultation mechanism to stop hijacking of national agenda by media-orchestrated, NGOs-contrived
street protests on policies and projects.
The NDA Government should put on hold judicial accountability bill and issue a consultative paper, which should propose red lines that the
Judiciary must not cross to seize the Executive’s powers for formulating polices and running the administration.
The paper should propose a mechanism for audit of differing and at times contradictory judgements given on the same issues at different points
of time.
It must pose for discussion the public’s right to know the basis on which the judiciary picks up cases for hearing and fast tracks some of them.
The public should be informed as to why judgments cannot be lucid and concise and why there are no timelines for giving verdicts.
The other crucial topics for public consultation include corruption, subsidies versus development expenditure, crony capitalism and public private
partnership (PPP).
If Modi Cabinet lacks the political will to prepare the public to gear up to face tough decisions for larger objective of national development, the
least it can do is fall back on several unanimous resolutions and reports that emerged at different forums.
There can be no better consensus document than the unanimous resolution passed by Parliament on the ‘Agenda for India’ on 1st September
1997 to mark the Golden Jubilee of Independence. There are other unanimous resolutions passed by Parliament and the NDC that Modi
Government can fall back upon to push the inclusive growth agenda.
Let us now come to specific initiatives that Mr. Modi should launch to implement the herculean task of generating work opportunities, wealth,
happiness and peace (Achche Din).
First, reinvent governance: PM must reinvent governance by embracing transparency through robust and whole-hearted disclosure of its
documents on all issues excluding defence and internal security. His Government should put in place surveillance mechanism at all Government-public
interfaces to prevent corruption and inefficiency.
It ought to introduce the concept of audit of decision-making process. An internal audit unit should be created in the Cabinet Secretariat to spot
any deviation from the defined guidelines, anomalies and contradictions in the decisions taken by numerous committees and regulatory
authorities over the years. This should cover inordinate delays in follow-up action on certain Cabinet decisions. The case studies undertaken by
the unit would also be put in public domain.
Simultaneously, the Government must completely overhaul the technique of issuing statutory notices, etc. It should give up completely the archaic
practice of prefacing an announcement with dozens of ‘whereas’ sentences.
Second, embrace one law; one sector mantra: The Government must embark on consolidation of laws with the objective of having one law
for one sector. This initiative is needed to remove legal clutter, reduce litigation to the minimum and to facilitate effective governance. ‘One
sector; One Law’ innovation would also reduce legislative business, thereby improving the productivity of Parliament.
UPA tied the growth process in several laws and framed new regulations under environmental laws to forbid projects in certain areas, delay other
projects and subject others to additional scrutiny. Untying each legal hurdle in the development is cumbersome and time-consuming task.
Let Mr. Modi show his mettle by requisitioning a Cabinet note on consolidation of over a dozen environmental laws into one
enactment that can be called Environment Protection and Sustainable Development Act (EPSDA).
The existing laws include Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, The Indian Forest Act, 1927, The Scheduled
Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act popularly referred to as Forest Rights Act and Wildlife (Protection)
Act 1972, The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Act, 1960 , Biological Diversity Act, 2002, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, The Water (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act 1981, Public Liability Insurance Act 1991.
EPSDA would marry the imperatives of population control which is first step towards arresting environmental degradation, environmental
protection and economic growth.
Population explosion has been identified as the foremost cause of environmental degradation by two policy documents that
were formulated by Congress/UPA regimes. The demographic problem has also been cited by these documents as the rationale
to promote rapid economic development and thus eradicate poverty.
The Government must flaunt these provisions before the foreign-funded NGOs and the judiciary. Both the entities overlook population explosion to
take lopsided stance on environmental protection with the strong support from mainstream media.
The policy documents that focus on population-environment matrix are: National Environment Policy, 2006 and National Conservation Strategy and
Policy Statement on Environment and Development, 1992. With due respect and apologies to Hindutva ideologues, one must state that the 1992
document has also pitched for control of livestock population.
EPSDA thus must provide for holistic interpretation of population-poverty-environment web. This might perhaps dissuade activists from viewing
projects as sole manifestation of corporate greed. The proposed law might well restrain the judiciary from focusing only on the Right to Life, which
in any case has been thoroughly compromised by the impact of reckless procreation.
Consolidation of environmental laws is better than amendment of specific laws, which is difficult to achieve due to regular pandemonium in
Parliament.
Education is another sector that is crying for legal reforms. Modi Government should consolidate numerous laws on universities and institutions
into one law that can be named as Higher Education Act.
Such consolidation of laws in all sectors should be achieved within a maximum period of two years.
Third, follow Single-window norm: The Government must create a single-window approval mechanism both for clearance of projects as well as
for delivery of related public services. To begin with, the Government should reinvent the environmental approvals system for projects through a
mere administrative order. It should replace the existing compartmentalized, multiple and sequential system of grant of approvals with a single-window
clearance to reduce gestation period and cost of projects.
At present, a project developer has to seek separate permissions from the relevant Environment Impact Assessment committee, Forest Advisory
Committee, Standing Committee of National Board on Wildlife (NBW-SC) and the concerned coastal regulatory zone authority and relevant State
Pollution Control Board.
3. Fourth, make advance ruling norm mandatory in all economic spheres to minimize entrepreneurial risk: the Government, for
instance, must provide for advance ruling by the National Green Tribunal on projects so as to avoid waste of money and time on implementation of
projects that often get aborted, altered or delayed due to PILs.
Fifth, enact two new Laws to fulfil millions of dreams: To immediately fulfil aspirations of the masses, the Government must enact National
Development and Jobs Creation Act (NDJCA) and Dignity of Labour Act (DLA), which should preferably be incorporated as provision in the
consolidated Labour law to avoid multiplicity of laws. The provisions of this law should override the provisions of any existing law in case of any
conflict between different laws. NDJCA should be enacted under Section 31B of the Constitution to insulate its implementation from litigation. It
should be drafted wisely to promote sustainable development and jobs through a new type of cooperative enterprises.
Section 31B of the Constitution says: “Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in article 31A, none of the Acts and
Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule nor any of the provisions thereof shall be deemed to be void, or ever to have become void, on the
ground that such Act, Regulation or provision is inconsistent with, or takes away or abridges any of the rights conferred by, any provisions of this
Part, and notwithstanding any judgment, decree or order of any court or Tribunal to the contrary, each of the said Acts and Regulations shall,
subject to the power of any competent Legislature to repeal or amend it, continue in force.”
The possibility of the apex court quashing NDJCA is remote for obvious reasons. In 2007, the apex court had given a verdict, stating it has the
right to review the judicial immunity enjoyed by a law placed under Schedule 9 of the Constitution.
Under NDJCA, the Government should form a statutory corporation for ecological restoration of all closed mines, some of which can later be
transformed to tourist spots. The Corporation should also oversee the operation of all mines with help from National Remote Sensing Agency. It
should also ensure that only GPS-equipped vehicles transport ore from mines.
NDJCA should provide for upfront building of houses, schools and other essential facilities for persons who would be affected by the proposed
acquisition of land at market prices. In addition to this, it should provide for regular income to land owners in the form of annuity payable every
year over 35 years. The law should also stipulate free skills development training to project displaced persons.
The project-affected persons should also be given 100 free equity shares aggregating up to 5% of the share-capital of the enterprise that would
be granted mining rights or permission to develop hydel power projects or any other mega project.
To make the growth process participative, the Centre and the concerned State should acquire 10% stake each in such enterprises. The local
government can also have the option to hold 5% stake in the enterprise. The private promoter, which would lead the project, should hold 26%-
49% stake with the balance shares to be offered to the public through public offer.
All other industrial and infrastructural projects would be implemented under the existing laws and regulations.
As the growth can be disruptive for some sections of the society, persons perched in the top echelons of the government should share the pain
of the growth process by giving up ostentatious and lavish lifestyle.
NDJCA thus must provide for time-bound shifting of ministers, judges, bureaucrats from bungalows in Delhi and State Capitals to apartments. The
vacated real estate in the bungalow zones, whose price defies imagination, should be auctioned to non-polluting industries with built-in
safeguards for compliance with zero discharge norms. The cash generated though auctions should fund the Governments’ equity participation in
the new class of cooperative enterprises and for funding apartments for housing migrant labour in cities.
To improve workers’ productivity and safety, the Government should enact the Dignity of Labour Act (DLA) to stop exploitation of contracted or
outsourced unskilled as well as highly skilled employees. As bulk of the jobs is now being created under the domain of outsourcing, enactment of
DLA must get highest priority. The proposed law should stipulate minimum wages and employment terms for each category of outsourced
employees. It must provide for supply of safety gear to workers operating in life-endangering environment.
Sixth, give a fair deal to street vendors with Chailwala stamp: Launch a centrally-funded scheme to finance setting up of space and
infrastructure for weekly markets in cities and for funding of million roadside kiosks across the country.
Seventh, explore global opportunities to realize the so-called demographic dividend: Put and lobby aggressively for export of
manpower on the WTO agenda. Unrestricted movement of labour right from sanitation staff to software developers should be part and parcel of
free global trade. Modi Government should also take up with the United Nations the idea of creating a global elite anti-terror force and a
traditional peace-keeping force for which India would provide disciplined and well-trained youth.
Eighth, make NGOs and the media accountable: The Government also must enact a law to make environmental NGOs fully accountable to
the nation. Their funding and expenditure should be totally transparent and subject to full disclosures under the Right to Information Act.
Ninth, create a national reconciliation mechanism under existing institutions: Inter-State Council, for instance, should reconcile Centre-
State policy disputes some of which land in the Supreme Court. It should also resolve inter-State disputes. Similarly, National Integration Council
should resolve disputes among castes, sects and religion through reconciliation. Local authorities should also have the specific mandate to
resolve disputes to nip communal mischief in the bud.
Tenth, ensure stable business environment: The Government should announce stable, level-playing field policies after elaborate
consultation. It should refrain from frequent tinkering and retrospective changes. It should reduce tax exemptions and concessions to the bare
essential and simultaneously scale down statutory taxes to average effective rate paid by tax payers. This in effect means merger of tax benefits
into tax rates. This, coupled with unification of surcharge and cess into the basic tax rates, would go a long way in simplifying tax regime and in
reducing litigation.
Eleventh, take visible and credible initiatives against bribery: NDA Government, for instance, should immediately constitute a truly
independent Lok Pal to fight corruption in high places. It should enact a new law to empower Comptroller and Auditor General to audit accounts of
independent regulatory authorities, PPP projects executed under private sector domain and Government funded NGOs.
Twelfth, utilize wastelands: Launch a centrally-funded scheme for massive afforestation and cultivation of wasteland through cooperatives of
indigenous people to generate employment and wealth in the form of horticultural and biofuel produce.
Mr. Modi can get better ideas than these. He perhaps already has many more on his desk. What he is lacking is the political will to act. A delay on
this count would prove costly for the NDA in the coming State Assembly Elections.
Published by taxindiaonline.com on 18th August 2014
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