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Restructuring Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Restructuring Centrally Sponsored Schemes for Vulnerable Sections: Flexibility and Accountability

Introduction India’s federal structure involves a complex interplay between the Central Government and State Governments in delivering welfare and development schemes. Despite substantial allocations and policy frameworks, the Central Government frequently expresses concerns over the inadequate performance of states in alleviating the hardships of vulnerable sections of society, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, children,…

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Millennium Development Goals

Millennium Development Goals and Health in India: Progress, Actions, and Challenges

Introduction The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2000 as a global commitment to address the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges by 2015. Among the eight MDGs, several are directly linked to health outcomes, reflecting the intrinsic connection between health, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development. India, as a…

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