PM Modi hit ground running with Manmohan Singh's ideas, says Arun MairaUPA-2 envisaged Niti Aayog-type role for Planning Commission, but never bothered to push it; PM Modi cracked it in seven months, says Maira.
12 Sep, 2015, 05.54 AM IST
Sonia Gandhi called the shots in UPA, says Arun MairaArun Maira has backed the charge of his former media advisor Sanjaya Baru that Manmohan Singh was a figurehead in the UPA.
13 May, 2014, 05.35 PM IST
'Spending 2% on CSR won't help if companies keep damaging environment'Making it mandatory for corporates to spend 2% of profits on CSR will not benefit the society if they continue to adopt corrupt practices, ...
26 Feb, 2014, 05.35 PM IST
Lack of trust in businesses & government, says Arun MairaPlanning Commission member Arun Maira feels people of India have lost trust in government institution and businesses.
11 Dec, 2013, 03.21 AM IST
Lack of trust in both businesses and government, says Arun MairaThere is a lack of trust in institutions both in the government and the businesses, Member of Planning Commission Arun Maira said today.
10 Dec, 2013, 03.05 PM IST
Increased mistrust among people created policy logjam: Arun MairaIndia's economic growth slipped to a 10-year low of 5 per cent in 2012-13 due to global economic slowdown as well as domestic factors.
17 Nov, 2013, 01.04 PM IST
Arun Maira critical of FIPB, says CCI a better betArun Maira launched a broadside against the FIPB, criticising the process by which it approves overseas investment proposals as being opaqu...
29 Oct, 2013, 05.42 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee is right in demanding more power for states: Arun MairaOf the total taxes collected by the central government, just about 32% is being distributed among states. West Bengal receives 2.5% of it.
25 Sep, 2013, 07.06 PM IST
New pay commission is outcome of election force: Arun MairaConstitution of the 7th Pay Commission is an "election force", Planning Commission member Arun Maira said today.
25 Sep, 2013, 05.53 PM IST
Arun Maira slams Food Security Ordinance as unsustainable"Government should focus on creating more jobs and more employment as the way to inclusion rather than hand-outs,” Arun Maira said.
17 Jul, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Focus on governance principles to fight corruption: Arun Maira
There is a need to focus on the principles of governance to curb corrupt businesses practices, Planning Commission member Arun Maira said t...
23 May, 2013, 06.51 PM IST
Arun Maira warns of sub-5% growthPlanning Commission member Arun Maira today warned that economic growth rate could fall below 5 per cent if there is deep policy and govern...
07 Jan, 2013, 06.47 PM IST
- Growth at 9-10% possible if manufacturing accelerates: Arun Maira, Planning Commission
Rise in manufacturing will lead the economic growth to reach 8-9 per cent by the end of the 12th Five Year plan, he said.
18 Dec, 2012, 07.58 PM IST
- German expertise in infrastructure will benefit India: Planning Commission Member Arun Maira
India would benefit from German expertise in infrastructure segment for timely execution of mega projects, Planning Commission Member Arun ...
30 Oct, 2012, 10.18 PM IST
CSR will not help society if companies make profits by corrupting political brass: Arun MairaMaira said business responsibility is not just about CSR activities but also about understanding its overall impact on communities as well ...
08 Oct, 2012, 05.28 PM IST
- Govt inducts Arun Maira as plan panel member
The government on Wednesday appointed management consultant Arun Maira as Member of the Planning Commission.
22 Jul, 2009, 10.02 PM IST
- Boston's Maira to stick to plan panel
Unfazed by the political controversy over the presence of foreign experts in the consultation process in Planning Commission, Arun Maira of...
22 Sep, 2004, 03.27 PM IST