Exploring how AI-driven policing holds significant potential for enhancing law enforcement in India, particularly in crime prevention.
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Carrying Out “Democratic Administration” Using AI
How the AI-driven third wave in India would be a radical revision to our standard assumptions not just about how democracy works but about what democracy even is.
Converting Political Interference to Engagement
'Smart' politics’ means blending administrative ideas with politics. A look at how civil and public officials can work with political leaders, combine sound administrative practices and procedures with development agendas, and deliver on goals.
The Potential of Using AI in Government
A look at use cases of utilizing generative AI (artificial intelligence) in public administration activities.
Civil Servants: Prioritizing the Urgent from the Important
Looking at how working on important matters instead of urgent ones constantly adds real value and meaning of a civil servants’ work.
How to Renew Indian Penal Codes
Renewing Indian penal codes would eliminate the perceived injustice arising from the imbalance where a party with greater resources is better equipped to collect evidence and present a more robust case than the opposing side.
How Can Civil Servants Repeatedly Make Good Decisions?
How the identity of a civil servant is intricately connected with their professional experiences and the decisions they make.
What's Happening to Indian Cities?
As a city planner, I often get asked about the happenings in our cities. Here's a simplified explanation of my responses.
What is the Colonial Baggage in the Civil Services?
Colonialism continues to shape the workings of the civil services in India. This article explores the origins of the source of such colonial influences.
What Determines Officers’ Postings?
What do the political executives look for when they post civil servants, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in particular.
How To Cope With Transfers
Sharing key insights for civil servants to build their capacity to handle transfers, especially surprise ones. These focus on the ability to respond to transfers in ways that lead to growth, rather than merge with the pain of transfer.
Is Oligopoly Always Bad?
A dual outlook on governance and policy-making while making a case for high level of economic growth possibilities even in oligopolistic markets.