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From Inspector Raj to a Modern Regulatory State NITI Aayog’s Push for Reform
NITI Aayog's 2025 blueprint targets India's "Inspector Raj"—colonial permissions evolved into postcolonial controls. From Nehru's planning to post-1991 delays, regs fostered dependence. Reforms advocate risk-based approvals, self-certification & digital trust to spur innovation beyond bureaucracy.
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From Inspector Raj to a Modern Regulatory State NITI Aayog’s Push for Reform
NITI Aayog's 2025 blueprint targets India's "Inspector Raj"—colonial permissions evolved into postcolonial controls. From Nehru's planning to post-1991 delays, regs fostered dependence. Reforms advocate risk-based approvals, self-certification & digital trust to spur innovation beyond bureaucracy.
