Cabinet Secretary asks bureaucrats to strictly follow austerity code
The Indian Express, February 19, 2015
The Indian Express, February 19, 2015
Seeking to contain expenditure, the Cabinet Secretary has asked top bureaucrats in all ministries to “strictly” follow the austerity code and refrain from holding conferences and meetings in five-star hotels.
Modi writes to CMs, says states can change central schemes
The Times of India, February 24, 2015
The Times of India, February 24, 2015
In a letter to all chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the states are free to change Centrally sponsored schemes and plan the course of their development.The government has accepted the Finance Commission’s recommendations
PM to maximize foreign tours with more stops
The Times of India, February 25, 2015
The Times of India, February 25, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is piling on more foreign tours, aiming to maximize his visits overseas by adding more destinations to his visits. For instance, when he travels to China in May, Modi plans to stop over in South Korea
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
- Modi’s federalism gets boost as states get tax-share bonanza
First post, February 25, 2015 - After Planning Commission, Programme Evaluation Organisation under NITI Aayog expected to undergo revamp
The Economic Times, February 23, 2015 - A social role for NITI Aayog
The Hindu, February 17, 2015 - NITI Aayog’s first meeting: Key takeaways
The Economic Times, February 09, 2015 - The NITI gritty
The Indian Express, February 07, 2015 - For that perfect blend of policies
The Hindu Business Line, February 06, 2015 - Free rein
The Indian Express, February 02, 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- Espionage swivels glare on secrecy-loving babus
Telegraph India, February 23, 2015 - PM Narendra Modi says 21st century to be India’s century to IAS probationers
The Economic Times, February 17, 2015 - India needs serious, sustained reform with progressive civil service at its core
The Economic Times, February 16, 2015 - Modi shakes up India s bureaucrats
Todayonline, February 05, 2015 - Perform or Perish
DNA, February 04, 2015
RURAL ECONOMY
- Jan Dhan Yojana likely to boost rural spend in 2015-16
Hindustan Times, February 25, 2015 - APJ Abdul Kalam calls for effective policy alignments for rural areas
The Financial Express, February 21, 2015 - India signs $8 million loan agreement with World Bank
The Economic Times, February 13, 2015 - Empowering rural India via the renewable route
Business Today, February 10, 2015 - Connecting rural India
Business Standard, February 02, 2015
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY
- India proposes anti-terror pact with Bangladesh
The Times of India, February 20, 2015 - ‘Clear dichotomy’ in India’s policy on Pakistan responsible for strained ties
The Economic Times, February 12, 2015 - Fears mount for future of India s Afghan silk route plans
The Indian Express, February 15, 2015 - India clears $8 billion warships project to counter Chinese navy
Reuters, February 18, 2015
EDUCATION REFORMS
- National Education Policy – Smriti Irani’s participative and transparent approach
Niti Central February 20, 2015 - Removing the Roadblocks to Quality in Indian Higher Education
Countercurrents, February 19, 2015 - Skill development push with private sector participation key demand for budget
Business Standard, February 18, 2015 - Women underrepresented in higher education in India
Deccan Herald, February 11, 2015 - The Right to Non-Education
The New Indian Express, February 05, 2015
