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Building a new house, returning to an original foundation
Most commentators in the Planning Commission debate believe that the new body should be some form of national think-tank focusing on the technical function of formulating an economy-wide strategic vis...
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Jessica Seddon
T. N. Srinivasan
05 November, 2014
- Perspectives
Connecting the Red Corridor: Infrastructure Provision in Conflict Zones
This project introduces a unique, integrated dataset on Maoist activity, three flagship programmes for rural infrastructure development (PMGSY, RGGVY, and USOF), and a dedicated programme targeted at ...
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Oliver Eynde
Jacob Shapiro
31 October, 2014
- IGC Research on India
Is the proposed restructuring of MNREGA desirable?
The rural development ministry plans to restrict MNREGA to the 200 most backward districts, and reduce the wage component of the total expenditure of the programme. In this article, Ashwini Kulkarni ...
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Ashwini Kulkarni
20 October, 2014
- Perspectives
In lieu of the Planning Commission: Part V
In this post, Ashwini Kulkarni, who works with the NGO Pragati Abhiyan in the state of Maharashtra, provides her perspective on some of the issues involved in replacing the Planning Commission. In he...
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Ashwini Kulkarni
09 October, 2014
- Perspectives
In lieu of the Planning Commission: Part IV
In this post, Pronab Sen – former Principal Adviser, Planning Commission of India – provides his perspective on some of the issues involved in replacing the Planning Commission. In his view, none of ...
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Pronab Sen
30 September, 2014
- Perspectives
In lieu of the Planning Commission: Part III
In this post, Sunil Jain – Managing Editor, Financial Express – provides his perspective on some of the issues involved in replacing the Planning Commission. In his view, the new body should focus on...
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Sunil Jain
25 September, 2014
- Perspectives
In lieu of the Planning Commission: Part II
In this post, Chandrajit Banerjee - Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) - provides his perspective on some of the issues involved in replacing the Planning Commission. In his vie...
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Chandrajit Banerjee
19 September, 2014
- Perspectives
In lieu of the Planning Commission: Part I
The Indian government plans to replace the Planning Commission with a more contemporary think tank. Over the next few weeks, we will present views of experts from various stakeholder groups – private...
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Pranab Bardhan
11 September, 2014
- Perspectives
The future of economic planning in India
Economic planning has been a central tenet of India’s development strategy since independence. In this article, Pronab Sen – former Principal Adviser to the Planning Commission of India – presents hi...
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Pronab Sen
09 September, 2014
- Perspectives
The new plan body must have a certain oomph
PM Modi has announced that his government plans to scrap the six-decade old Planning Commission and replace it with a more contemporary think tank. In this article, Abhijit Banerjee outlines the vari...
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Abhijit Banerjee
21 August, 2014
- Articles
Creating the climate for India's low-carbon growth story
The ‘Expert Group on Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth’ recently laid out a detailed roadmap for India to take on climate change mitigation proactively. In this note, Varad Pande – a member ...
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Varad Pande
28 July, 2014
- Notes from the Field
The challenge of fulfilling aspirations
This year’s election is a watershed in Indian history. This editorial discusses possible reasons for the stunning defeat of the previous government. While there is no denying that the previous govern...
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Ashok Kotwal
15 July, 2014
- Perspectives