With the emergence of a large number of private players across economic sectors, quality infrastructure development to support business operations has become extremely important.
Though the President does not enjoy the same level of power that is available to the PM, the President, nonetheless, can control certain key aspects of governance.
Despite the decline in reputation in recent times, the Indian Parliament continues to reflect the deepening of democracy.
The cabinet government has its own character and style of decision-making given India’s evolving party system and the emerging nature of political leadership.
Despite the numerous ups and downs, the judiciary continues to be seen as a last resort for justice by the citizens and a counter-majoritarian institution of governance.
While the Constitution provides the ECI with a sturdy framework within which to operate, this same edifice has become a handicap to the organisation at times.
The diversity of India's political set up means that no electoral majority is cast in stone and no ideological hegemony can enjoy the permanence.
A robust federal structure needs to be in place to deliver effective governance and development in a country as diverse as India.
Despite many structural shortfalls, the 73rd and the 74th Amendments were able to create critical democratic space for these underrepresented groups such as women, SCs, and STs.
In the kind of politics that currently prevails, all civil service reform will prove to be meritless until politics attain the desire to improve governance.
What explains India’s success in keeping the military out of politics, and how have civil-military relations fared in Independent India?
For India to be truly independent, systemic changes are necessary.
Although Centre-state cooperation is crucial for Indian federalism, the competition amongst them cannot be discounted
Regulations brought in related to sex work need to go beyond people who are forced into the profession to also be inclusive of the people who enter the profession of their own volition.
The anointment of Droupadi Murmu as the President of the Republic, especially in the 75th year of India’s independence, manifests a special moment of social empowerment.
Expanding participation to other stakeholders and cultivating linkages with other countries’ R&D are two ways by which India hopes to stimulate defence research.
Despite the multiple initiatives introduced by the G20, a more holistic approach needs to be adopted to diminish the gaping gender divide.
The GST regime over the last five years has showcased the cracks emerging in federal cooperation.
To address the skill deficit, India needs to extend high technical and vocational courses to improve employability.
India must upskill the rural youth through education programmes and skilling initiatives to enhance entrepreneurial abilities and employability.
A holistic policy and research response are required to address the lacunae witnessed in the skill landscape in India’s fintech industry.
India has a formidable arsenal of digital skilling programmes for youth, but significant gaps remain, which are a cause of concern for young Indians, their employers, and the nation.
The government needs to undertake more targeted policies to ensure that the inflow of investments is adequate to finance infrastructure development.
The Agnipath protests throw light on the growing unemployment crisis that is prevailing in India.
India can implement value capture taxation that can help address urban land use challenges such as rising economic and social inequalities.
India must commit on this World Population Day to do more to tackle the widespread malnourishment and unemployment prevalent amongst Indian youth.
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