Topic: Decentralisation
If political decentralisation is good for Jammu and Kashmir, why not for the rest of India
China’s single-party model enables inner party control, as an additional instrument, to ensure governance effectiveness across long implementation chains.
India should have decentralised and customised planning during Covid-19 pandemic
Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.
Indian states can absorb diverse Covid response models, but Modi govt using one size for all
Modi govt's command and control approach puts India at risk of losing the advantages gifted by its size and federal constitutional structure.
Bimal Jalan recommends these steps for RBI’s future and Indian economy
Not just financial reform and market development, India must also pay attention to fiscal empowerment of state and improvement in public administration.
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MP’s Ranji win is a reminder that sports gives you everything, but in its own sweet time
Back in 1999, Chandrakant Pandit was Madhya Pradesh’s losing captain. Today, he is the coach of the winning team.
Free power & no new taxes in AAP govt’s Punjab Budget, but fiscal consolidation roadmap missing
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised improving ‘fiscal health’ and augmenting tax revenues in AAP govt's maiden Budget Monday, but outstanding debt expected to rise by 8.4%.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.