India needs an alternative and a self-reliant development model “with Indian characteristics.” The Indian model of growth and development should encourage trade liberalization, but safety nets should be in place to address displacement issues.
Our results indicate that the government is responsive to the needs of the marginalized section of society irrespective of religion, caste, or place of residence, which is an alternative and more robust indicator of strengthening democracy in India.
The concept of a circular economy has gained immense popularity in recent times, as it provides a sustainable solution to the current linear economic model. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible, waste is minimized, and products are designed to be reused or recycled at the end of …
The paper, examines the topic from the perspective of process efficiency and the ability of the system to correct by responding to feedback loops. It delves into areas such as customer complaint rates, responsiveness of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), time taken for redressal, and the technological tools being used to improve interactions …
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The issue of labeling settlements as “urban” and “rural” has important policy implications in India since the label determines the local governance structure (panchayat or urban local body) and the allocation of resources under government schemes. Policymakers often work on the faulty assumption that “rural” is a proxy for “poor” and accordingly spend greater resources …
India’s poor performance on certain development indicators has been a matter of hot debate in recent years. These debates often arise because some socio-economic indicators, as estimated by international agencies, seem to stagnate or even deteriorate despite a rise in per capita income in India. In this paper, we examine whether or not these estimates …
Enumeration of legislative powers in the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution has been an important topic in the study of federalism in India. The success of a federation depends on several factors but the accuracy of power distribution is an important one.
The Indian Evidence Act continues to serve as a stable foundation for resolving disputes and protecting rights, but it is also crucial to consider the need for modernization and the evolution of the legal system better to serve the needs of a rapidly changing society.
A codified law of torts would eliminate the need to keep developing new legislation each time a new form of injury or violation occurs.
