Citation

Mishra BK. Journal of Asian Public Policy 2016; 9(2): 128-139.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016)

DOI

10.1080/17516234.2016.1165331

PMID

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Abstract

Narendra Modi, who assumed power at the Centre in May 2014 after making a plethora of promises and who is often eulogized as Vikash Purush (the man for development) by the Indian media, has undoubtedly started his innings on an upbeat note and continues to impress the public with his charisma and deft moves. It has been proclaimed that his government's social policy is premised on the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (collective efforts, inclusive growth), whereby each and every person becomes an important stakeholder in India's developmental journey. That is, his government seeks to bring collective growth by ensuring collective participation of each individual, group, community and region in the development process. True to its vision of social welfare, this programme has been proactive in its pursuit and has launched a heap of programmes in support of its vision. But a gamut of problems still remains. The reported cases of atrocities on women, unemployment, farmer suicides are only the tip of the iceberg. While optimists commend Modi for all his moves, sceptics tend to question his ability. The moot question remains, how will Modi conquer obstacles to social welfare and succeed in converting rhetoric into reality? © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

Language: en

Keywords

3D; Adarsh Gram; Jan Dhan; Make in India; Swachh Bharat