Public Sector in India & Forms of Public Sector Undertakings
India has significantly advanced in its development goals, increased efficiency in the public sector and unlocked innovation in private sector by adopting the approach of building Digital Public Infrastructure. Elucidate (2023/20)
Public Sector Undertaking were expected to take the Indian economy to the “commanding heights” instead the successive governments have been pushing for disinvestment. Critically examine how the scenario has changed over the years. (2019/20)
“The market reforms have not infringed the basic structure of the Constitution of India but have largely compromised the realization of the ideals of social and economic justice.” Comment (2017/20)
Can the holding company’s structure act as in institutional change to add to efficiency? Give your answer with appropriate illustrations (2011/30)
Is it correct to state that “One of the major reasons for the failure of many …. public sector undertakings was due to departures from the original concept of autonomy”? (2010/20)
‘The shift from the Nehruvian to the liberalisation model of development has necessitated reinventing government.’ Comment (2008/20)
Comment on: “The role of public sector has been changing tremendously in the context of liberalisation.” (2002/20)
“Despite liberalization, privatization and globalization of economy, the public sector has its own relevance for India.” Discuss the functions and role of public sector in the new economic scenario and the changes that they need to bring about in them. (2001/20)
Problems of Autonomy, Accountability and Control
"The New Economic Reforms during the past three decades have not only reduced the scope of industrial licensing and areas reserved exclusively for Public Sector but also infringed the autonomy of existing public sector undertaking." Examine (2022/20)
"The market-driven profitability concerns have shaken the foundation of the public sector undertakings.” Do you agree? Give reasons (2018/20)
“Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India face tough competition from the private enterprises and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs). “Explain (2017/10)
Evaluate the performance and efficacy of the Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna type of Public Sector Undertakings in the context of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG). (2016/10)
Argue the case for and against creating Indian Public Enterprises and Industrial Service for boosting the moribund public sector in India. (2015/10)
Explain fully how a balance can be struck between autonomy and accountability of India’s public enterprises (2015/20)