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The Fiscal Choices Shaping India: Maharashtra, Gujarat and Punjab Compared
State budgets are central to India’s ambition of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 because states deliver many of the public services and infrastructure that determine everyday development. This analysis compares Maharashtra, Gujarat and Punjab using harmonised 2024-25 budget estimates, later actuals and NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index. Gujarat recorded the strongest capital orientation, while Maharashtra…
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Are governments inefficient?
The blog explores the intricacies of government efficiency, delving into the hurdles governments encounter in service provision due to bureaucratic procedures. It contrasts governmental and private sector efficiency, highlighting their respective roles and strengths in societal welfare. Additionally, it delves into decentralized governance within Dharmic religions, showcasing adaptability and community engagement in these traditions. It…
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Ebook: A future without Poverty
In ‘A Future without Poverty,’ the author challenges our conventional understanding of poverty and its solutions. Highlighting the limitations of traditional aid approaches, the narrative delves into a comprehensive exploration of poverty through a variety of perspectives, drawing insights from Hernando de Soto, Thomas Sowell, and others. The updated Snakes and Ladders model, introduced in…