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“Privatisation is not just disinvestment but a strategic retreat of the state from economic domains”. Evaluate key outcomes of privatisation on public sector performance. How has it altered state capacity?

Topic: Privatisation Q6. “Privatisation is not just disinvestment but a strategic retreat of the state from economic domains”. Evaluate key outcomes of privatisation on public sector performance. How has it altered state capacity? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The pace of strategic privatisation and the shift from state-led production to …

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Privatisation of public sector enterprises is often justified on grounds of efficiency and fiscal prudence. Critically examine this rationale. Assess its impact on employment security and worker rights. Suggest alternative approaches to reform.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q5. Privatisation of public sector enterprises is often justified on grounds of efficiency and fiscal prudence. Critically examine this rationale. Assess its impact on employment security and worker rights. Suggest alternative approaches to reform. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Privatisation of Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) is not always the panacea and must always be done strategically, while the proceeds from it must be utilised in an objective manner to create further assets. Comment.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5. Privatisation of Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) is not always the panacea and must always be done strategically, while the proceeds from it must be utilised in an objective manner to create further assets. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty …

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Privatisation of Railways

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- railways.   Context: The employees union of the North Western Railway (NWR) protested recently against the privatisation of railways announced by Centre recently.   Rail Privatisation: Objectives of privatisation: To introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance. Reduced transit time. Boost job creation. Provide enhanced safety. Provide world-class travel …

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Insights into Editorial: Reopen the files, reconsider privatisation

  Introduction: Privatisation of the public sector, including banks, has been part of the wish list of economic reformers since 1991. This was at the core of the ‘Washington Consensus’. The private sector is inherently more efficient. At independence, India adopted a mixed economy model. In this context, the Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) were established …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE – PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES

 Introduction: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced major reforms for Public Sector Undertakings, as a result of which many sectors are likely to see large-scale consolidation and divestment of State-run firms. The government will soon announce a new PSU policy, which will focus on privatising PSUs in non-strategic sectors based on feasibility. The …

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