The writer is an IAS officer, batch of 1999, and a graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School, US. Views are personal
May 18,2023 07:10:27 AM
It should provide reasonable pension security and promote inter-generational equity
July 30,2019 00:45:01 AM
On public private partnerships, India must learn from UK. Be realistic, not ideological.
December 30,2017 00:03:11 AM
Indian Administrative Services can lead the charge. If it reinvents itself, its effects will ripple through the system, galvanise change.
September 25,2017 00:10:43 AM
A nuanced process of active but careful cadre management should inform lateral entry into IAS
August 09,2017 00:00:45 AM
There should be a system of annual recruitment into the IAS of mid-career professionals from diverse sectors
April 13,2015 00:00:51 AM
Far from infusing energy, it could further enfeeble the bureaucracy.
March 05,2015 03:41:23 AM
India needs prudent compromises to achieve its health coverage goals.
February 23,2015 00:00:24 AM
Land markets are skewed by policies that urgently require correction.
December 29,2014 01:13:03 AM
We need bang-for-buck reform to loosen the binding constraints on manufacturing.
June 30,2014 00:03:03 AM
Most of the dynamism of the Indian economy comes from its states. They must be given more room to chart their growth trajectories
June 11,2014 00:58:36 AM
Nothing less than a paradigm shift in urban governance will do
May 28,2014 23:57:11 PM
Government must create a more welcoming climate for small businesses.
September 16,2013 02:14:41 AM
We need to debate how we define access to opportunities
July 31,2013 05:45:32 AM
No magic pill solution or quick fix can make up for basic administrative deficiencies
