The beleaguered national flag carrier may soon get privatised. The Maharaja carrying a red balance sheet may not remain a public entity. In an exclusive interview to Governance Now P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, civil aviation minister, clearly said the
The latest downward revision in the diesel and petrol prices was huge and coming after a row of closer successive reductions in the last four months the feel-good factor across the vehicle-owning middle and upper classes ought to be all time high
The ‘tryst with destiny’ was Jawaharlal Nehru’s first and most famous speech as prime minister. But the one that has most coloured his historical reputation came towards the end of his long innings. Speaking in parliament after t
The finance ministry is leaving no stone unturned to make the pradhan mantri jan dhan yojna (PMJDY) a success. It has now advised banks to undertake a “campaign to disseminate information and awareness among the masses”.
A day is a long time in politics. November 9, the day when prime minister Narendra Modi expanded his cabinet, was such a day. Every moment of the induction of 21 new members in the council of minister was suffused with a sense of déjà
One of India’s most renowned and celebrated architects, Hafeez Contractor is empanelled with the housing boards of several states – Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. He has been instrumental in
Greater autonomy in administrative and financial matters, setting up a holding company for quicker decision making, segregation of ownership and management and promotion of inclusive development through corporate social responsibility (CSR) are fe
PSUs must reinvent to stay relevant in the current scenario was the central theme of the various discussions and speeches at the Governance Now PSU award 2014 function held on November 7 in Delhi. The second edition of the awards b
Ram Vilas Paswan, minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, government of India, who has a long experience of handling public sector undertakings (PSUs) in his capacity as minister in various portfolios like railways, steel and
Kalraj Mishra, union minister of micro, small and medium enterprises has said while PSUs have contributed to the country’s economic growth, in the current liberalised environment they need to compete hard. Speaking at the Gov
Highlighting the role of public sector enterprises in nation building, UD Choubey, director general Standing Conference of Public Sector Enterprises (SCOPE) said market capitalisation has shown confidence of investors in PSUs over the years.
More than 32 percent of India resides in cities. And many more Indians are expected to shift to cities. According to estimates, in 20 years the country’s urban population will equal its rural numbers. Rapid urbanisation, which is the root ca
President Pranab Mukherjee has advised central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) chiefs to critically re-examine the existing systems and develop newer and efficient ways of doing business. While drawing attention to the need of inn
In 2010, the supreme court observed, “MOFA [Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963], was enacted by the Maharashtra legislature as it was found that builders/developers/promoters were indulging in malpractices in the sale and transfer of flat
The central government seems to have mastered the art of demagogy and deceit. Words are not meant to be followed by deeds. They go in different directions. Colourful advertisements in corporate-run dailies about the ‘Shrameva Jayate Karyakra
Former union minister GK Vasan today quit the Congress, adding to the travails of the party. “We will chart a new course and approach to present an alternative to the two Dravidian parties,” Vasan announced at a press conferenc
Come November, Delhiites look forward to pleasant morning walks, the soothing rays of the afternoon sun and cosy nights under the blanket. Atul Malhotra and Ravi Rajoria too would have been looking forward to the winter after six excruciating summ
In order to curb the corruption plaguing the public sector banks (PSBs), the NDA government is gearing up to make necessary amends in the selection procedures for appointing chairman and managing directors (CMDs) and other top officials of PSBs.
The real estate regulatory bill has seen many seasons and undergone numerous changes from where it started as a model bill. What next? Where is the bill headed? What is the writing on the wall? Is it going to be about achieving the right balance b
IndiGo, the only profit-making airline, is set to celebrate another milestone. The airline is all ready to welcome its 100th A320 in the 100th month of its first flight. The aircraft will touch down in Delhi on November 4. “It
