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ADITYA TALWARAIR 270· 2025

Question 6GS2GS2

The contribution of the businesses and industries has been growing in Indian development story with PPP, CSR, etc.

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Introduction

The contribution of the businesses and industries has been growing in Indian development story with PPP, CSR, etc. Recently, the World Bank has called India as the 4th most equal country in the world, but poverty still persist.

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Contribution to Socio-economic Development:

1Last-mile delivery through collaboration by 'Mahindra's Oxygen on wheels' during (OVID)
2Corporate Social Responsibility by 'Nanti Lals' for education
3Responsible and sustainable practices eg 'Use of recycled textiles by Lewis'
4Better awareness about rights eg 'WIPRO's employee outreach programs'
5Philanthropy and donations by '0 Asum Praying → Donated income, 0 Ratan Tata'
6Skilling of employees for better efficiency and growth by 'Bosch' adopted 25 ITI.

Challenges:

1Disoriented and unilateral focus eg 'Health and education rescue lower CSR funds (Ashoka Union report)'
2Hiding true details by eg 'Greenwashing'
3Unethical marketing practices eg 'Report Hemomising exposed HBS folks'

Wayforward:

1Mandate contribution to certain sectors like education under CSR
2Promote ethical practices and whistleblower Industries are on essential fact of Indian development and their role will be crucial for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Need for Credible Poverty estimation:

1Lack of a universally accepted framework by Tendulkar Vs Rangarajan Committee
2Constantly changing demographics and consumption patterns eg 'HCES by NSSO' showed growing non-food expenditure in rural areas
3Lack of a scientific basket of goods in current framework.
4Poverty as a multidimensional problem by 'Consumption Vs. Income Vs. Expenditure'
5Urbanization boom and changing needs eg '600 million in cities by 2036 (World Bank)'

b) Unidimensional focus on calories, rather than holistic nutrition - (Niti Aayog)

Way forward:

1Legally mandated poverty estimation with each census
2Poverty line updates to align with World Bank updated to $3 per day
3Scientific basket with inflation targeting & CPIJ only change basket with base year charge.
4Integration of proper (non-food) expenditure criteria.

Poverty is the worst form of violence. To tackle it, the focus should not just be on unscientific solutions but also periodic education for isospat assessment for 'ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

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Conclusion

Industries are on essential fact of Indian development and their role will be crucial for Atmanirbhar Bharat

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  • Uses contemporary examples
  • Covers multiple CSR areas
  • Shows practical applications
  • Relevant case studies
  • Identifies real challenges
  • Mentions greenwashing
  • Proposes solutions
  • Links to Atmanirbhar Bharat
  • Identifies methodological issues
  • Compares different committees
  • Mentions multidimensional aspects
  • Cites relevant data sources
  • Clear articulation of poverty measurement problems
  • Specific solutions like legal mandates and scientific baskets
  • Reference to institutional sources like NITI Aayog

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Topper

ADITYA TALWAR

AIR 2702025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Government involvement in business and industry development

Role of business and industries in development

Writing Stats

360

Total words

15

Paragraphs

Descriptive and appreciative

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