(i) Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
(ii) Development processes and the development industry – the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
(iii) Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
(iv) Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
(v) Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Que. Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment. भ्रष्टाचार को नगण्य करने, अपव्यय को समाप्त करने … Read More
Que. The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across … Read More
Que. “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the … Read More
Que. “Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment. “व्यावसायिक शिक्षा और कौशल प्रशिक्षण को सार्थक बनाने के लिए ‘सीखते … Read More
Que. “Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, … Read More
Que. Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification. क्या ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में विशेष रूप … Read More
Que. “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. “भारत में सार्वजनिक नीति बनाने में दबाव … Read More
Que. “The emergence of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from developmental activities.” Examine the role of the SHGs … Read More
Que. Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. क्या नागरिक समाज … Read More
Que. Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer. क्या आप … Read More