Caste equality can be promoted only by making caste a minor part of inheritance in a society where more and more families are inter-caste connected
Political acceptability comes more readily to a govt visibly involved in supporting non-corporate private sector, reducing income inequalities and regional disparities, and addressing caste concerns
The primary hurdle of the 2047 development goal lies in job creation for surplus agricultural workers and fresh workforce entrants
The primary focus of development policy must shift decisively to expanding opportunities for the underprivileged
It must deliver on policies required for equitable growth
The Union government should allow federalism to function more effectively if it wishes to push human development
As the economy grows, city governance must become a central part of our long-term development strategy
Federalism in development planning is necessary for maintaining more vigorous growth and a higher degree of political harmony
The weakness of lower-growth states in manufacturing and services needs to be corrected
Nuclear power development must become a major element in India's climate strategy
Caste-based reservations may still be required but cannot be the primary approach to ensuring equity
India's piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy
Courtesy in political dialogue and tolerance of policy dissent are a central requirement of democracy
India must estimate and publicise the large gap between the commitments of developed countries and their fair obligation for mitigation
To effectively facilitate a transition to climate-friendly development, global transfers must be tailored to each nation's specific needs
Government intervention is not a suitable way of shaping investment and technology choices
It is to prepare for the huge opportunities AI provides and ensure that the risks are kept manageable
Taylor Sherman's book challenges the widely held belief that Nehru was solely responsible for shaping India's history and argues his guiding principles were nothing more than myths
The IT services industry must innovate more and integrate better into the needs of the national economy
This requires a compromise on their current positions by both Russia and the US