4) “With the New government India needs a New Bombay Plan”. Elucidate. (250 words)

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) “With the New government India needs a New Bombay Plan”. Elucidate. (250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article is in the backdrop of the new government that has come into place and places the need for new Bombay …

5) The window of demographic dividend points to a differential approach to socio-economic policy planning. Examine.(250 words)

Topic- Salient features of Indian Society 5) The window of demographic dividend points to a differential approach to socio-economic policy planning. Examine.(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article discusses the spread of demographic dividend in India across time and states and examines the kind of policy approach required to take advantage of such dividend. …

The Big Picture – Planning Commission Alternative: What’s on offer?

The decision of the NDA government to scrap Planning commission and bring in its place an alternative body, has received mixed responses. The meeting of Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors of various states called by the PM did not see a consensus on the issue. Everybody was divided on political line. It is a classic …