N. Anand

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The differential responses to the implementation of special economic zones across states offer an opening to understand how policy implementation gets shaped by the regional political economy.

Following a recent decision of the Andhra Pradesh Government, promoters of special economic zones (SEZs) are likely to be issued notice to explain the delay in implementation of the project.

They could also face cancellation of land allotted by the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation if they are using land for purposes other than the clearance secured.

CM review meet

In a move that is likely to hit the miners hard, the Steel Ministry has asked the government to heavily disincentivise iron ore exports. If the ministry has its way then the Finance Ministry could double the export duty on high-grade ore (to 20 per cent) in the coming Budget.

One of society

Shireen Vakil Miller

The anomaly between impressive economic growth and appalling rates of malnourishment is not peculiar to Bihar. The country as a whole records malnourishment rates that do not reflect the economic growth. A scene in Madhya Pradesh.

Prof P S Ramakrishnan of the Jawaharlal Nehru University

CHENNAI: Considering the flow of investments from Japan and Korea, the State government will set up separate country-specific industrial parks with a complete eco-system, said Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday.

The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has published a report titled "Regional Analysis for Policy Reforms to Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Investments." The report provides recommendations to develop and implement policy reforms supporting market formation and fostering a favorable climate for investments in the sectors of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.

The report focuses on the critical question of advancing gender equality, as seen through the prism of women

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