Democratizing Policy Action in India

Abstract

to ensure a thriving human economy and to close opportunity gaps that lead to social fragmentation. A human economy is one in which the thoughts, actions, and lives of people are valued above everything else. When people thrive and are able to live up to their full potential as workers, creators, and engaged citizens, the economy and society benefit greatly. Against a backdrop of the emerging and persistent challenges the world is currently facing, reforms to achieve resilient growth go beyond mere structural transformation. They call for using a multi-level and multi-stakeholder approach to build an environment that enables the transition to an economy that is human-centric, socially inclusive, and environment friendly. To live up to this ideal, India needs reforms that include significant investments in infrastructure, sustainability, and education. So what should today’s citizens expect from policy reforms in India? The mantra for today’s rapidly developing India is “Everyone’s Partnership, Everyone’s Prosperity, and Everyone’s Trust.” This is a call to action for the citizenry to shape future reforms. It is the active democratization of the policy space in India, a process that began much before the rise of human economy. Contrary to popular belief, the DEMOCRATIZING POLICY ACTION IN INDIA