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Dr. Vikas Singh
The author is a senior economist, columnist, author and a votary of inclusive development
Latest Articles By Dr. Vikas Singh
Reforms Power Growth; Catalyses Social Mobility
Economic reforms are not sufficient. While the rate of growth is important, so is the trajectory and pattern. Growth must be accompanied by a very intense focus on social mobility.
Read MoreGrowth Must Be On The Election Agenda. Sops Are Anti People
People must reward those with courage of conviction to sustainable reforms, however unpopular. Similarly, the leaders must look beyond election, focus on building trust, and when in power exceed the expectations of the people.
Read More‘Right To Repair’ Is Consumer Centric, Empowers The Entire Value Chain
This may rightly tilt the balance of power in favor of the customer and ultimately persuade the manufacturers to a more holistic, symbiotic ‘reparability’ model.
Read MorePolicymaking Is Both A Science & Art. Needs Fixing To Create Impact
India needs an enabling policy ecosystem, cored around strategic alignment between key
Read MoreInfrastructure Is A Decadal Growth Driver; Catalyses ‘Ease Of Living’
Government must obtain timely procurement, ensure holistic pre-project approvals, assure sustainable and transparent revenue stream. Private sector on its part has responsibilities too. It should bring in new technologies, implementation expertise & capabilities commit finances, ensure quality.
Read MoreTech-driven, Tech-enabled e-RUPI Will Bridge Beneficiary-sponsor Gap
Under this background the launch of e-RUPI, a digital ‘delivery centric’ person-purpose-specific mechanism brings hope.
Read MoreRising Market Is A 'False Positive', And Not A Proxy For The Economy.
In an uncertain economic backdrop, despairing outlook, and several sluggish indicators (revival green shoots notwithstanding), the stock markets are near all-time high.
Read MoreEconomically ‘Able’ Cooperatives Will Realise Mahatma Gandhi’s Swarajya
The ministry must govern and guide; not direct, not overreach. It must be a catalyst, and not the command centre of the sector.
Read MoreEconomic Stimulus: Size Matters, But Direction, Velocity, And Target Key To Revival
Amid the extraordinary calamity, the Prime minister must reach out, ensure the healing touch. In a ‘deprived and scarcity’ environment nothing works better than a sense of financial security, and the confidence that the state will ‘provide’.
Read MoreSocial Mobility: Key To Inclusive, Real & Sustainable Development
Low social mobility fortifies several outcomes including health, education, achievement and income. The frailty of the ecosystem further diminishes efforts, erodes value.
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