Chief of Defence Staff: Can the new superchief call the shots?
India Today, August 23, 2019
India Today, August 23, 2019
The armed forces will finally have a superboss-the Chief of Defence Staff. Whether the new incumbent can transform India’s defence apparatus and make the services a more effectively coordinated fighting unit will depend on how categorical his writ is.
First reforms to check dodgy doctorates: no degrees for monitors
The Indian Express, August 22, 2019
The Indian Express, August 22, 2019
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has come up with a code of conduct that bars its officials and their immediate family from accepting such degrees.
Government join hands with Tata Trust for Rs 300 crore skill development centre
The Financial Express, August 14, 2019
The Financial Express, August 14, 2019
The skill development ministry on Wednesday announced an association with the Tata Trust to build a Rs 300 crore modern training and skill development centre in the city.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
- The regional disparity challenge
Livemint, August 28, 2019 - Niti Aayog, MeitY spar over Rs 7,000 crore AI mission
The Economic Times, August 27, 2019 - Giving wings to better air connectivity
The Hindu, August 27, 2019 - NITI Aayog plans to review laws that hinder ease of living
Livemint, August 18, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- Experts recruited through lateral entry appointed to ministries
The Hindustan Times, August 31, 2019 - How administrative reforms boost revenues
Livemint, August 21, 2019 - India to help in capacity-building of Maldivian civil servants
Outlook India, August 19, 2019 - No more pay panels?
Deccan Chronicle, August 18, 2019 - Appointment of CDS will boost India’s national security and power projection capabilities
The Economic Times, August 17, 2019
RURAL ECONOMY
- 26 important schemes launched by Narendra Modi government
India Today, August 27, 2019 - Fulfilling the dream of a healthy India
The Financial Express, August 12, 2019 - Minister says PMJAY to be people’s movement, but health system understaffed
Business Standard, August 03, 2019
JOBS & SKILLS
- India aims to be top nation in skilling, to set up training centres in Mumbai, Kanpur and Ahmedabad
India Today, August 23, 2019 - Not all gloom ‘n’ doom: Is the job scene in India bad?
The Economic Times, August 19, 2019 - There’s more honour in having useful skills than pointless honours degrees
The Times of India, August 05, 2019
EDUCATION REFORMS
- Educational reforms require teachers to play a central role
Livemint, August 28, 2019 - Gaps in government’s sweeping reforms in medical education
Livemint, August 20, 2019 - Primary problems at the elementary stage
The Times of India, August 13, 2019 - Lukewarm response to National Education Policy
The Asian Age, August 13, 2019 - UGC committee recommends four-year undergraduate courses to boost research
The Indian Express, August 04, 2019
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- India’s GDP growth pulled down by a perfect storm of factors
The Hindu Businessline, August 30, 2019 - Govt needs to raise income levels of working population to boost growth
Business Today, August 20, 2019 - Funds meant for rural connectivity being spent elsewhere
The Financial Express, August 13, 2019 - Time to re-form to reform
The Economic Times, August 06, 2019
