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GSRTC Focuses On Passenger Convenience And Efficiency

GSRTC has taken a number of innovative steps to improve efficiency and quality of services. This is the first state transport corporation in the country to have its own coach making facilities. To achieve the vision of Digital India the Corporation provides incentives on online ticket booking and also provides the option of group bookings.

Gujarat Tops Skoch State Of Governance 2019

Gujarat has done it once again! The state has continued its growth story with impressive reforms and governance initiatives to emerge at the top of SKOCH governance rankings for this year. From technology-led welfare delivery to strengthening its skill development framework, the state is leaving no stone unturned to chart a course for development.

Andhra Pradesh Continues As The Sunrise State

Andhra Pradesh is among those states, which has carved a space for itself. By focusing on technology-based solutions and improving citizen services, the state is setting examples for others to follow. This year, the state has showcased its work across healthcare, security services, easeof-doing-business and sustainable agriculture displaying its all-round potential.

SKOCH STATE OF GOVERNANCE 2019

SKOCH State of Governance report is one of the most awaited and discussed publications on the state of governance in the country. The focus on primary data and grassroots level interventions make it unique. This year the traditional frontrunner Gujarat has occupied the top spot, replacing West Bengal that had sprung a surprise in 2018. The report lists the best and the rest of Indian states and UTs on the basis of their performance.

TAMIL NADU SHINES ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND EASE OF BUSINESS

Even though Tamil Nadu’s governance indicators are among the highest in the country, the state has made news more for its politics than its governance initiatives. In this edition of SKOCH State of Governance ranking, Tamil Nadu scores well due to its innovative projects, which promise a bright future.

CENTRE'S GOOD GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES

Schemes and programmes spearheaded by the central government usually have multiplier effects on social welfare in key areas like health and education. While entries from states account for bulk of the projects shaping the State of Governance ranking, a substantial number of projects also came from the centre that made high impact at the grassroots level.

WEST BENGAL MARCHES ON BY USING TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL WELFARE

For a state that has been forever characterised with labour unrest and difficulty of doing business, West Bengal has pulled itself up through technology-based welfare delivery and has converted itself into a business hub. The state is looking to grow the fastest among its peers.

Gujarat Best In Ayushman Bharat Implementation

Gujarat has emerged as the top performing state under Ayushman Bharat scheme. As per the National Health Authority, the state ranks first on all the key parameters, including the number of claims and amount of claims. It has left the bigger states far behind. A report by TEAM INCLUSION

Climate Change Challenges To India's $5 Trillion Ambition

Climate change is upon us. Drastic and globally-coordinated emissions reductions are urgently needed. This summer was the hottest in a century. With each passing year, temperatures are rising leading to an unprecedented melting of snow and longer summer months. On the one hand, we have draughts and on the other, flash floods. India is most vulnerable to climate change. What does it mean in context of Modi Government’s economic growth projections.

Finding Investments For A $5 Trillion Economy

As India sets the target of $5 trillion economy, GDP indicators show a downward trend. Quarterly GDP growth falls to 5 per cent—seven year low, casting a shadow on Modi’s plans. While it may be true that $1 trillion was added between 2014 and 2019, making it a $3 trillion economy; adding another $2 trillion will be a difficult task.

Chhattisgarh Ensures Health Insurance Benefits To Entire Population

Chhattisgarh ensures health insurance benefits to entire population Chhattisgarh has been a focus state under Ayushman Bharat scheme. The first phase of the scheme, that targets to open 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres by 2022 across the country, was inaugurated in the tribal-dominated Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Team Inclusion analyses the journey of Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state

Assam Leads Ayushman Bharat Success in Eastern India

Assam has been very proactive in implementaiton of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The state had already been running a similar health assurance scheme named after the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. TEAM INCLUSION analyses the progress that the state has made in Ayushman Bharat as well as Atal Amrit Abhiyan, both focused on providing health assurance to poor and deprived section of the society

Policymaking For A $5 Trillion Economy

India seems to be at a crossroads. Good policymaking and timely intervention from the government will take it to the $5 trillion goal earlier than expected and result in economic prosperity for all. On the other hand, delay and reactionary stopgap measures could blow up the current slowdown in certain sectors, an economy-wide phenomenon, which could result in massive setbacks in growth achieved thus far, analyses TEAM INCLUSION