Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation

The Citizens’ charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realisation of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them. (250 words)

The Citizens’ Charter, introduced in India in 1997, aims to enhance citizen-centric governance by promoting transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in public services. However, despite its…

Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement, analyse the linkages between education, skill, and employment. (250 words)

Skill development programmes in India have been instrumental in increasing the supply of human resources to various sectors. Their success can be gauged through the…

“Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (250 words)

India has been proactive in formulating welfare schemes targeting its vulnerable population. The question arises whether these schemes, by their nature, are discriminatory in approach.…

The crucial aspect of the development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy. (150 words)

The insufficient focus on Human Resource Development (HRD) in India is critical in the development journey. Addressing this requires measures centered on education, skill enhancement,…

“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation to the environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations. (150 words)

India’s rapid industrialization has had negative impacts on the environment, and attempts to protect and prevent its degradation have been inadequate due to policy contradictions…