The economic and social agenda that will need action in 2019

Over the next few months, the world’s biggest democratic exercise gets under way. Once elections are over, there is an economic and social agenda that will need to be acted upon and delivered.

And A 10-Point Agenda To Get There:

*Revitalise PPPs to attract more private investment in infrastructure.

*Deepen financial inclusion to raise savings of ordinary Indian households.

*Remove shackles on agriculture to make it more market oriented.

*Emphasis on health, education and skilling to improve manpower.

*Improve ecosystem for exports to make them more competitive.

*More robust startup system to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship

*Comprehensive energy policy to protect economy from periodic crude shocks


Social Challenges That Need To Be Addressed:
Agrarian Stress: Create jobs to reduce dependence on farming.

Income Inequality: Provide income support to vulnerable till growth ends poverty.

Declining Women At Work: Provide right work environment & incentives.

Jobs: Labour reforms to encourage hiring over automation and capex.