Gold Monetization Scheme & Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme – Success or Failure?
India has been one of the largest markets for gold. Its growing affluence is making the demand to grow even more. Gold has an important place in the c…
Schemes/Welfare Initiatives
Mega Food Park Scheme – Need, Features, Advantages, Issues
The food processing industry in India is a sunrise sector. India’s food ecosystem provide…
Startup Ecosystem in India – Issues, Challenges & Opportunities
Startups are a vital part of the Indian economy as they promote economic growth, create employment and foster a culture of innovation. The Indian gove…
Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign)
On December 13, 2019, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment had announced its intention to extend the deadline of the Accessible India Campai…
Atal Bhujal Yojana – Will it Solve India’s Water Crisis?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently launched Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) to promote sustainable management of groundwater resources in India. This …
PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) – How did it Contribute to Rural Development?
The Union Budget allotted over Rs.80,000 crore for the up-gradation of 1.25 lakh km roads under the phase III of the PMGSY. This government initiative…
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana PMAY (Gramin & Urban) – Features, Challenges & Solutions
Housing is one of the basic requirements of human survival. Normal citizen owning a house provides significant economic and social security status in …
KUSUM Scheme: Need, Significance, Drawbacks
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had launched a massive solar-pump programme called PM-KUSUM in Februar…
Need for Rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes
According to the 15th Finance Commission, several Centrally Sponsored Schemes are just boutique in nature with ‘dubious’ outcomes. It had called for an urgent rationalisation…
