Welfare State

Amit Shah enunciates BJP's new political mantra: growth and welfare state

Two weeks ago, BJP President Amit Shah told a gathering of business luminaries that the government was keen to get growth rates up and set up a welfare state. He made his audience sit up and wonder whether this was the BJP's new politics

Min govt, max governance: There are gaps in Modi's vision that need filling

Modi's expanded vision of the role of the state has reveals some inconsistencies in areas like public sector companies, food procurement, and provision of health and education. He needs to sort them out to fulfil his vision.

Universal access vital to protect people from vulnerability: UN Report

India seriously needs to pay attention. Universal access is not populism as some hawks say, but is a holistic approach that is unavoidable if it’s serious of the welfare of its people.