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Despite liberalisation, India’s industrial growth has faced several bottlenecks ranging from infrastructure gaps to policy hurdles. Analyse the key constraints on industrial growth in the post-1991 era and examine the government’s efforts to overcome them (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

GSIII: Infrastructure – Energy, Transport, Investment Models   Q1. The agenda of decarbonizing India’s transport sector is fraught with multiple challenges that must be addressed for its success. Discuss (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. India’s road logistics sector, often described as the backbone of the economy, continues to suffer from deep-rooted inefficiencies. Highlight these

The agenda of decarbonizing India’s transport sector is fraught with multiple challenges that must be addressed for its success. Discuss (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)  

India’s road logistics sector, often described as the backbone of the economy, continues to suffer from deep-rooted inefficiencies. Highlight these bottlenecks and suggest measures for reform. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)  

India’s vast coastline and rich network of waterways have not translated into a significant modal shift from rail and road transport.Critically examine (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

GSIII: Infrastructure – Energy, Transport, Investment Models   Q1. Examine the significance of dedicated freight corridors in India with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Delays in infrastructure projects create massive cost overruns. Discuss the major causes of delay and potential solution for timely project execution. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q3. There

Examine the significance of dedicated freight corridors in India with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)  

Delays in infrastructure projects create massive cost overruns. Discuss the major causes of delay and potential solution for timely project execution. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognising this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs require augmentation. Discuss the issue plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration (UPSC 2015 ) (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

GSIII: Infrastructure – Energy, Transport, Investment Models   Q1. Government  departments working in silos results in duplication and poor governance. In this context, discuss how the recent efforts like PM Gati Shakti have reformed the government working pattern (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Disinvestment improves efficiency but also poses challenges for public welfare. Critically