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Does Indian Government Deserve The Blame?

India, the second fastest growing developing economy of the world is a country of extremes – with Forbes billionaires on one side and poverty, underdevelopment and malnutrition on the other! 65 years has passed since the end of British rule with democratic governments at the center and states to manage our …

Do These Mean Return of Good Times for UPA and Congress?

UPA 2 government had been facing severe crisis and loss of image by constant media sensationalism and India Against Corruption(IAC) movement in particular, which highlighted many corruption charges including presumptive losses over 2G and coal. Often it was not the BJP, but it was the IAC which played the role of opposition …

Achievements of UPA Government in last 10 years

8 years to be precise, from 2004 to 2012 – India has witnessed the UPA1 and UPA2 coalitions, and may see 2 more years of UPA government if the coalition partners and supporters from outside find it a safe-bet politically to support the government at center, which has been strangled …

Direct Cash Transfer to the Public – Architecture

PM D.Manmohan Singh has set up the Architecture for Cash Transfers – a move to improve targeting, reduce wastage and leakages and increase transparency. In a move to cut down wastage, duplication and leakages and enhance efficiency, the Prime Minister has given a major push to transfer individual benefits from the …

Reforms 2.0 Planned By Government

FDI in Pension FDI in Insurance Computerization of PDS Computerization of ICDS ( Integrated Child Development Services) Doubling Hospital Risk Allowance Competition Act Companies Act Wildlife Act Amendments Approval of Forward Contract. Also see related posts: Direct Cash Transfer to the Public – Architecture Analysis of 11th Five Year Plan (2007-2012) How To …

Indian Budget 2012-13: First Look

Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee has come up with the Budget for financial year 2012-2013. Many had expected a reform rich budget this year, as the next year budget has all probability of being a populist one in light of the coming elections. But Pranab has played different cards this time. …

Democracy vs Republic – Difference between Democracy and Republic

Democracy vs Republic – Are you thinking these terms as synonymous? You are not right, if you are. What is the difference between Democracy and Republic? Democracy Democracy is a form of government where the supreme authority is people. Unlike hereditary kingship, people elects their representatives in democracy. This system is based …

The National Portal of India – Features available

How many among us have explored the national portal of India? Have a look at the below link: http://india.gov.in/ This is the National Portal of India, developed with an objective to enable a single window access to information and services being provided by the various Indian Government entities. The various …