Author
Dr. Shakil Bhat is a renowned researcher and expert in animal genetics, molecular biology, and breeding and has worked as a senior research fellow at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. Dr. Bhat holds the position of a Block Development Officer in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s defence sector has undergone a strategic transformation since 2014, marked by a strong push for indigenous production and self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This paper provides a data-driven analysis of trends in defense expenditure, industry performance, and modernization initiatives and outlines recommendations to further bolster India’s national security and regional influence.
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.
