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The Hindu – 14 July 14 – Opinion

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The Hindu – 14 July 14 – Opinion

1) The good is in the detail

TAKEAWAY -[U]nlike in the developed economies where informality is purely a deliberate choice to avoid taxation or regulations, in India it is more structural: a reflection of the lack of development and limited government reach.” The informal economy in India is genuine business. –  MUST MUST READ to know the contribution of informal SME sector – being run majorly by SC,ST and OBC and contributing to >90% non-farm employment.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Social empowerment
  • Paper -2, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.; Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
  • Paper -3, Investment Models; Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
  • Paper -4  dimensions of ethics; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; moral and political attitudes; emotional intelligence

2) A ‘smart’ idea for urban ills

TAKEAWAY – There is also a potential danger in the Indian approach to smart cities. The government views them as small greenfield enclaves on the outskirts. This has probably been done for convenience, but they have the danger of turning into expensive and exclusive gated communities. MUST READ to gain an insight into the concept of ‘Smart Cities’.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, population and associated issues, urbanization
  • Paper -2, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation;
  • Paper -3, Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.
  • Paper -4  laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,

3) Mean and petty labour reforms 

TAKEAWAY –   the proposed amendments to the Factories Act, 1948 and the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 – for labour reforms;  –MUST READ to learn about the impending 3rd genereation reforms for the labour.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, poverty and developmental issues,
  • Paper -2, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
  • Paper -3, Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
  • Paper -4, Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; work culture; emotional intelligence

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