Government reforms on the way: single National Recruitment Agency & more
The Economic Times, October 31, 2019
The Economic Times, October 31, 2019
The Centre is likely to soon finalise and announce a single National Recruitment Agency for recruitment to all Group C and D posts in the government, bring all government training institute under one overarching Training department and usher in a unified single foundation course for entrants to All India services.
Gold amnesty scheme soon to overcome limited success of earlier IDS
India Today, October 30, 2019
India Today, October 30, 2019
The government may soon announce an amnesty scheme for gold to bring hordes of black money used in buying the yellow metal considered a safe investment option in India.
Niti Aayog proposes separate regulator for medical devices
India Today, October 29, 2019
India Today, October 29, 2019
Government think tank Niti Aayog has rejected the health ministry’s proposal to bring medical devices under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), saying the body does not have the required expertise.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
- Niti Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme is a laboratory for governance reform
The Indian Express, October 31, 2019 - Firm steps to ease the fiscal federalism tension
The Hindu, October 23, 2019 - Niti Aayog kick-starts work on 2035 Vision Document
The Economic Times, October 22, 2019 - NITI Aayog plans to make India education hub
The New Indian Express, October 13, 2019 - Why cooperative and competitive federalism is the secret to India’s success
World Economic Forum, October 04, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- Govt forms special panel to address telecom sector woes
India Today, October 30, 2019 - Equal pay for Equal Work: Modi Govt asks ministries, PSUs to implement this order
The Financial Express, October 25, 2019 - Who moved my bureaucrat?
The Hindu Businessline, October 24, 2019 - Shifting Policy Discourse
The Policy Times, October 22, 2019 - What leaving the IAS portends for steel frame
The Tribune India, October 11, 2019
RURAL ECONOMY
- Thrust on rural India must
The Pioneer, October 25, 2019 - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana: Step to transform India’s agricultural scenario
New Delhi Times, October 21, 2019 - Insurance policy launched by PM Modi offers ₹2 lakh cover at less than Re 1/day
Livemint, October 14, 2019 - Rural sector direly needs stimulus package
The Tribune, October 07, 2019
JOBS & SKILLS
- Revamping Agriculture with Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
BWEducation, October 19, 2019 - National Fellowship programme launched for States including U’khand
Daily Pioneer, October 11, 2019 - Govt comes out to with Rs 560-crore plan to boost skills, employment
Business Standard, October 03, 2019
EDUCATION REFORMS
- National Education Policy idea clashes with HECI’s sole regulator plan
The Economic Times, October 31, 2019 - For education, the new Niti Aayog Index could become a game-changer
The Hindustan Times, October 30, 2019 - Ancient model for modern education
Telegraph India, October 30, 2019 - Teacher training and its vital importance in today’s higher education system
India Today, October 28, 2019 - Why our education system is a factory producing clerks and bureaucrats
Outlook India, October 14, 2019
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- If India story isn’t dead, it’s certainly on life support
NDTV, October 29, 2019 - Centre alone can’t be blamed for economic slowdown
The Financial Express, October 24, 2019 - The RCEP as a trade opportunity rather than threat
Livemint, October 22, 2019
