India Today, May 31, 2017
Union Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia on Tuesday said that the new tax system would be a game changer,and will help in help in converting the economic energy into real growth. Asserting that Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be implemented from July 1, Union Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia on Tuesday said the new tax regime would create lot of jobs for youth.
The Times of India, May 30, 2017
With state government deciding to lift the self-imposed ban on transfers of employees from June 1, a major bureaucratic reshuffle is on the cards. The transfers will be effective as per the new Transfer Policy till June 30 where the performance and target fulfilment by employees would be the main criteria.
The Hindu, May 16, 2017
We will come out with a new National Employment Policy in the next five-six months after holding consultations with various ministries, including micro, small and medium enterprises, heavy industries, electronics and information technology, health, education, textiles and more importantly, commerce,” Mr. Dattatreya told The Hindu in an interview. “But first, we have to hold discussions within our own ministry to give it some shape.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
- NITI Aayog and the emperor’s clothes
Livemint, May 25, 2017 - Modi Govt should rethink NITI Aayog’s existence
Outlook India, May 25, 2017 - NITI Aayog’s policy initiatives get PM nod
Business Standard, May 23, 2017 - GST Council’s role may widen to non-tax issues
Livemint, May 20, 2017 - NITI Aayog teams with research institutions to pursue ‘New India’ vision
The Economic Times, May 17, 2017 - The Modi paradigm
The Hindu, May 16, 2017
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- Government starts online performance assessment system for bureaucrats
The Economic Times, May 29, 2017 - Tight rein on babus, tighter on ministers
DNA, May 26, 2017 - Bureaucrats now have hotline to PM
The Times of India, May 26, 2017 - In reforms push, govt scraps FIPB
The Times of India, May 25, 2017 - Want ‘notice period’ rule for politicos, bureaucrats as well
India, May 17, 2017 - Government will go ahead with KAS plan
The Times of India, May 14, 2017
RURAL ECONOMY
- Job creation in high-growth India should be a top priority
Hindustan Time, May 23, 2017 - Rural transformation through inclusive development
The Hans India, May 22, 2017 - Transforming agriculture with e-technology
The Hans India, May 22, 2017
EDUCATION REFORMS
- The bleak new academic scenario
The Hindu, May 26, 2017 - Innovative teaching techniques to the fore
The Hans India, May 26, 2017 - Layoffs and shrinking job market: Is this the end of India’s engineering dream?
Hindustan Times, May 22, 2017 - Govt to set up panel to draw up draft national education policy
The Times of India, May 17, 2017 - HRD Ministry eyes overhauling of education sector
Outlook India, May 17, 2017 - From now on performance to determine autonomy of educational institutions
The Economic Times, May 16, 2017 - Private schools need to be regulated
Livemint, May 11, 2017
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
- A job at hand
The Hindu Businessline, May 31, 2017 - Government set to launch mobile app
The Indian Express, May 24, 2017 - Govt skill development programme failed in deciding role of stakeholders
Hindustan Times, May 15, 2017 - The role of private sector in scaling up skill development initiatives
The Financial Express, May 15, 2017 - European system may be India’s model for skill development
The Economic Times, May 08, 2017
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- GST to boost growth, says World Bank
The Times of India, May 30, 2017 - The Modi Government has rewritten the Economic IDEA of India
Huffington post, May 26, 2017 - India retains world’s highest FDI recipient crown
The Economic Times, May 25, 2017 - The Modi Government is in deep denial over India’s Jobless growth crisis
The Wire, May 18, 2017 - India’s IPR policy a good first step, needs to address gaps
The Economic Times, May 13, 2017
