Policy Design and Implementation

Reforming the education infrastructure through digital interventions is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

EducationE-Governance

The power of pressure groups lies not in their size or elaborate organization, but in their ability to mobilize public opinion and create lasting change. With help of relevant examples, discuss how informal pressure groups shape public policy.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

Pressure Groups and AssociationsPolicy Design and Implementation

The profound impact of the data revolution and widespread smartphone usage has necessitated the use of digital tools in welfare programmes. Discuss.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

E-GovernanceWelfare Schemes

The critical reason for poor public health indicators in India goes beyond recognition of right to health as fundamental right. Do you think that a statutory framework alone can ameliorate the situation?

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

HealthPolicy Design and Implementation

Demographic dividend may become demographic liability in the absence of adequate skill development. In this context, discuss the importance of National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Social Sector ServicesEducation

Social audit has a crucial role in effective implementation of social sector programmes. Comment. Also discuss its strengths and limitations.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation

Several issues related to adopting new technologies, transforming processes and improving implementation of NeGP need to be addressed. Discuss. Also, enumerate the sets of principles guiding the design and implementation of the e-Kranti Program (NeGP 2.0).

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

E-GovernancePolicy Design and Implementation

While various government initiatives and policies have created opportunities in the affordable housing segment, there are challenges that still persist. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Policy Design and Implementation

While many people have been able to rise above poverty line, India is still home to the largest number of poor. Discuss briefly the underlying factors responsible for the prevalence of poverty in India. What are the areas in which focussed efforts need to be made in order to accelerate poverty eradication in a sustainable manner?

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation

What are the factors which have been responsible for slow pace of growth of coverage under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Enumerate the recent steps taken by the government in order to increase this pace to achieve universal coverage swiftly.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

HealthWelfare Schemes

Highlight the ways in which digital divide perpetuates and manifests itself in India. Discuss the importance of steps taken by the government to bridge this divide.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

E-GovernancePolicy Design and Implementation

Welfare policies in India have undergone a paradigm shift in recent decades, yet they retain certain elements of continuity. Discuss with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes

What are the objectives of National Health Mission? Why, in your opinion, non-communicable diseases have acquired salience in recent times? What are its implications for health policy in the country?

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

HealthPolicy Design and Implementation

With the current system of health financing in India being largely out-of-pocket payments, examine the need for reforms in healthcare finance. Also discuss the issues associated with reinforcing insurance as the long-term strategy for health financing in this regard.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

HealthPolicy Design and Implementation

Explain the significance of the recently launched National Nutritional Strategy in the light of sliding ranking of India along the Global Hunger Index. Also, discuss with examples, the role that local self governments can play in promoting, monitoring and sustaining nutrition initiatives.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation

Over the years, there has been a growing realisation that undue interference from the State, lack of autonomy and widespread politicisation has severely impaired the functioning of Cooperative sector and there is a need to introduce urgent reforms in the Cooperative sector. Discuss.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020

Policy Design and ImplementationStatutory and Regulatory Bodies