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The Game of ‘ModAngle’ (Modi’s Triangle of Geopolitics, Viksit Bharat and Net Zero)
Middle-Income Traps should not get in the way of Viksit Bharat
Policy Papers
The Great Economic Divergence ( India & Pakistan)
A Quantitative Assessment of India’s DBT System
The Beginning of India’s Semiconductor Age
India’s Emergence as Disaster Resilient Nation Key Insights and Developments Post 2014
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The selection process for the Viksit Bharat Fellowship is currently underway. Applicants will be notified of their final status by December 1, 2024.
Upholding the Constitution: A Decade of DPSP-Led Governance
As we mark 75 years since the adoption of our Constitution on 26 November, this is an opportune moment to reflect on the implementation of the vision of its framers in the present times. Among the many provisions of our Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) hold a unique position.
The Great Economic Divergence ( India & Pakistan)
By Bluekraft
This report contrasts the divergent economic paths of India and Pakistan. While Pakistan reels from economic instability, foreign bailouts, and the fallout of sponsoring cross-border terrorism, India surges ahead as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, driven by bold reforms and a long-term vision.
A Quantitative Assessment of India’s DBT System
By Dr. Shakil Bhat
India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, implemented in 2013, has redefined welfare delivery by enhancing transparency, curbing leakages, and ensuring precise fund distribution. This policy document evaluates a decade of data (2009–2024) to assess DBT’s impact on budgetary efficiency, subsidy rationalization, and social outcomes.
The Beginning of India’s Semiconductor Age
By Bluekraft
India is boosting its chip industry to ensure supply continuity, critical infrastructure security, and technological sovereignty. With billions invested, the strategy is threefold: self-sufficiency in semiconductors for key sectors, partnerships with global leaders to strengthen supply chains, and empowering MSMEs to create jobs and support manufacturing. This push secures resilience and economic growth.
India’s Emergence as Disaster Resilient Nation Key Insights and Developments Post 2014
By Bluekraft
Disasters challenge nations, and India, with 85% of its area prone to hazards, is no exception. Since 2014, India’s disaster management has evolved, focusing on preparedness and resilience. This paper analyzes key advancements through four case studies—Cyclone Biporjoy, Sikkim floods, Uttarkashi rescue, and Cyclone Amphan—examining early warnings, responses, and post-disaster efforts within a robust framework.
Empowering India’s Youth Addressing Aspirations Through Skill Development and Employment Generation
By Bluekraft
India, with 65% of its population under 35, holds immense potential for progress. Yet, challenges like outdated curricula, lack of skills training, and limited job opportunities persist. Over the past decade, the government has tackled these gaps through reforms focused on skilling, upskilling, and reskilling. This study analyzes shifting trends in policies to align with the aspirations of India’s youth.
Key Insights from Northeast India
By Bluekraft
Northeast India holds strategic significance, yet past neglect pushed it to the nation’s periphery. Over the last decade, however, the region has witnessed tremendous transformation in terms of progress and peace. This study analyses recent developments and policies that highlight its emerging role in the growth of Viksit Bharat.
The Impact of RERA on Indian Real Estate Sector
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RERA and recent government reforms have transformed India’s housing sector, bringing transparency and accountability. Mandating developer project registration and accessible details for buyers, these reforms have boosted buyer confidence. By analyzing pre-2014 conditions, research, and government data, the study highlights RERA’s impact in reshaping India’s real estate landscape.
Higher Education in India Post 2014
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A robust, research-driven higher education system is essential for harnessing India’s vast youth potential. This paper examines the transformative changes since 2014, highlighting government efforts in funding, innovation, and skilling that have strengthened India’s global standing and positioned it as a rising knowledge hub.
Swachh Bharat Mission – A Transformative Shift in Bharat’s Sanitation Landscape
By Bluekraft
The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in 2014, revolutionized India’s sanitation landscape, addressing long-standing inequalities and driving a nationwide behavior shift. This research paper explores how innovative, affordable technologies and collective responsibility reshaped public health. It also highlights the mission’s profound impact on women’s dignity, safety, and hygiene, marking SBM as a global public health success.
From Neglect to Reverence – The Evolving Tribal Narrative
By Bluekraft
This paper examines the historical marginalisation of India’s Scheduled Tribes, focusing on the neglect under previous governments and the transformative initiatives since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From socio-economic challenges to policy-driven upliftment, the study highlights case studies of progress in health, education, infrastructure and cultural preservation.
Jal Jeevan Mission: Transforming Rural Water Access
By Bluekraft
An overview of the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aimed at providing tap water connections to every rural household in India. The paper highlights the mission’s success in reaching over 78% of rural households, improving public health, empowering women, and creating employment. The initiative emphasises community ownership, water quality testing, and sustainable water management.
Ensuring Quality Healthcare for All: Examining Indian Approach to Healthcare Post 2014
By Bluekraft
A multi-faceted review of India’s healthcare advancements post-2014, highlighting government-led reforms to enhance affordability, accessibility and quality of care. The paper emphasises the shift toward universal health coverage and preventive care in India.
A Decade of Ensuring Financial Security for Farmer – PM Fasal Bima Yojana
By Bluekraft
The policy paper outlines the success of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India’s largest crop insurance scheme, launched in 2016. It highlights how PMFBY, through technology and financial support, safeguards farmers from crop losses due to natural calamities. Covering over 80 million farmers, it enhances agricultural resilience and income stability, driving sustainable growth.
Building Manufacturing Resilience for India’s Integration into Global Supply Chains
By Bluekraft
A detailed exploration of how India is positioning itself as a key player in global value chains. It highlights government strategies, such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, selective liberalisation, and technological advancements that aim to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports, enhancing resilience amid geopolitical challenges.
Empowering Rural India with Electricity Sufficiency
By Bluekraft
The policy paper explores India’s rural electrification journey. It highlights how post-2014 governance reforms transformed under-served villages from power-deficient to power-sufficient. The paper details the socio-economic impact of 24/7 electricity, improved infrastructure, and the role of renewable energy in uplifting rural livelihoods.
Samajik Nyay – Reaching the Unreached
By Bluekraft
This policy paper highlights India’s commitment to justice and empowerment for marginalised communities. Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, key initiatives like MUDRA Yojana, Stand Up India and constitutional reforms have advanced social equality, economic empowerment, and inclusive development for SC/ST, OBC, women, tribals and Divyangjan, fostering a more just and equitable society.
Viksit Bharat: Ten Years
By Bluekraft
This policy paper outlines a decade of transformative governance under PM Narendra Modi, showcasing India’s journey toward becoming a global powerhouse. Key reforms like PM-KISAN, JAM Trinity and Digital India have driven economic growth, infrastructure, and financial inclusion. It envisions India’s path to a $10 trillion economy by 2027, building a self-reliant, inclusive Bharat.
Anant Sutra
By Bluekraft
“The Anant Sutra” is a comprehensive policy paper that highlights the key role of women in shaping India’s socio-economic landscape. Initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mission Indradhanush, and PM Ujjwala Yojana showcase strides in gender equality, education, and health. It emphasises that empowered women are vital to India’s inclusive growth under PM Modi’s leadership.
Putting Farmers First
By Bluekraft
An in-depth analysis of India’s agricultural transformation under a decade of reforms led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key initiatives like MSP hikes, PM-KISAN, Krishi Mahotsav, and soil health cards have empowered farmers. The paper outlines a roadmap for sustainable farming, credit access, infrastructure, and income diversification.
India’s Economic Reforms and Its Impact
By Bluekraft
A comprehensive overview of major reforms across sectors since 2014 under the Narendra Modi-led government. The paper documents various sectors such as banking, taxation, labour, agriculture, education and health, among others, and outlines the impact of these reforms in the middle- and long-term from the investors’ perspective.
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A keen observer of policy and political space, and the interplay between the two, Akhilesh has been active in the opinion writing space on his own blog and on various online and digital platforms for over a decade now.
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