Parks are the green lungs of the city. In the quest for development, to accommodate ever growing population, cities were transformed into concrete jungles. With changing times, local govts are trying to build green spaces, but lack of organization capacity is resulting in loss of green cover
Tag: Public Policy
Panchayat Web Series: Unpacking Local Governance Challenges
The web series Panchayat highlights the challenges faced by local governments in India regarding road construction and resource allocation. Despite constitutional provisions for autonomy and financial devolution, state governments have retained control, leaving Panchayats financially dependent. This scenario impedes efficient governance and the implementation of essential development initiatives in rural areas.
India’s Policy Bottlenecks
India is on the cusp of becoming a $4 trillion economy, with a rapidly growing population. The Pune Public Policy Festival focused on trade-offs in growth, equality, technology, privacy, and development. These are my takeaways from the 2-day conference.
Policy Stuck Between Politics and Convenience
The corridors of power are rife with politics. The ruling class wants to retain it. The Opposition wants to replace it. In this struggle, policy making is bound by electoral interests. This is a story in every state. The post covers a few issues in my home state.