Programme on Good GovernanceWith a focus on good governance indicators, the

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change sponsored the Programme on Good Governance for IFS officers from May 22, 2017 to May 26, 2017 at the IIPA. Besides focusing on good governance indicators as a way to transform effective governance elements into a practical framework, the programme was designed to enable the participants to: (i) prepare action plan for forest governance considering legal framework in order to benefit the stakeholders; (ii) appreciate efficient management system in order to promote good governance; (iii) get practical exposure to the contents of good governance as facilitators in the forestry; and (iv) handle multiple issues in forest management. Programme faculty comprised guest speakers and in-house faculty. Dr. Saket Bihari and Dr. Kusum Lata coordinated the programme.

Afghan Ambassador inaugurates Training Programme for Finance Ministry officials from Afghanistan

With a view to delivering comprehensive modules on various issues of management in a simple manner, IIPA organised a two-week training programme on “Strategic Human Resource Management” for the officials of Ministry of Finance, DM Administration from May 1, 2017 to May 13, 2017. The programme was sponsored by Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Defence. H.E. Mr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, Ambassador of Afghan inaugurated the programme on May 1, 2017 at the IIPA. The main focus of the programme was to (i) develop insight into the various issues related to management of human resources such as HR in Government, competency building, etc; (ii) develop HR capabilities that can influence and inspire others; (iii) appreciate the concepts

H.E. Mr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, Ambassador of Aghan speaking at the inaugural programme. Sitting on his left are Dr Neetu Jain and

Dr Tishyarakshit Chatterjee.

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Prabhat Kumar, IAS, Commissioner Meerut Division & Chairman, Greater Noida & Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority addressing the event. Sitting on his right are Dr Saket Bihari, Amitabh

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and nuances of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); (iv) lead the organization and inspire a higher level of performance; (v) appreciate the intricacies of talent management and engagement; and (vi) integrate the gained knowledge in administrative functioning. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Neetu Jain and Dr. Mamta Pathania. 21st Training of Trainers Programme

The Centre for Consumer Studies, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi organized the 21st Training of Trainers Programme for the Faculty Members of Training Institutions on Consumer Protection and Consumer Welfare from June 12, 2017 to June 16, 2017. The programme was sponsored by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. The programme was structured with a view to i) enhance their knowledge and skill in the area of Consumer Protection and Consumer Welfare; ii) understand the need and importance of Consumer Protection and Welfare; iii) acquaint with the national and international dimensions of Consumer Protection and the role of various stakeholders; iv) explain the various provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and other legislations having a bearing on Consumer Protection; v) discuss the legal dimensions of Consumer Protection in different service sectors such as, medical, banking, housing, telecom etc. and vi) develop training skills. Prof. Suresh Misra and Dr. Mamta Pathania coordinated the programme.

Training Book and Trainers’ Manual published on 42nd APPPA Convocation Day

Two books on Digital India were published on the occasion of convocation of the forty-second Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) on April 29, 2017. The books titled ‘Training Handbook on Digital India Framework’ and ‘Training Government Officials on Digital India and e-Kranti: A Trainers Guide’ were released by Shri N.N. Vohra, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and H.E. Sh. T.N. Chaturvedi, Chairman, IIPA, who was presiding the convocation programme. The books are one of their kinds and pioneering the capacity building under Digital India programme and have been written by

Dr. Charru Malhotra, supported by the Digital India Project team comprising of Ms. Rashmi Anand, Mr. Pushkaraj Gavali, Miss Shivangi Goswami and Miss Shilpa Yadav.

International Networking through the Digital India project

The Digital India and related capacity building endeavours of IIPA Digital India team has enabled several international linkages. Prof. Ashok Kumar, Centre Director, e-Government Leadership Centre, Institute of System Science, and National University of Singapore visited IIPA on March 10, 2017 to explore the collaboration possibilities based on his interest in e-Governance, Digital India and Smart Cities initiatives of Dr. Charru Malhotra. Chaired by Dr. T Chatterjee, Director, IIPA and moderated by Dr. Charru Malhotra. Several possibilities were explored in the meeting on the proposed venture.

Study of Impact Assessment of MyGov accomplishedThe IIPA was nominated by MyGov, Ministry

of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India to undertake the impact assessment study of MyGov that is an indigenous social media platform of Government of India leveraging citizen engagement in India. The study has considered various crucial aspects of MyGov such

(L to R): Dr. Charru Malhotra (Associate Professor, IIPA), Mr. Amitabh Ranjan (Registrar, IIPA), Dr. T. Chatterjee (Director, IIPA), Prof. V K Sharma (Sr. Professor

and Consultant, IIPA), Prof Ashok Kumar (Centre Director, e-Government Leadership Centre, Institute of Systems Science, National University of Singapore)

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as Technical, Economic, Operational/Organizational and Social parameters benchmarked with the international/ national best practices, for drawing the respective recommendations. Google Analytics data was also analyzed to study the technical and social behavior of its end-users. This unique study

was awarded to the IIPA with a financial outlay of approximately Rs 24, 00,000/ (Twenty Four Lakhs rupees) for five months. Dr. Charru Malhotra as the Project Coordinator completed this distinctive, social media based analytical study within the proposed deadlines.

Presentation at International Munich Federalism Days

Dr. V.N. Alok participated in a 4-day International Munich Federalism Days on Federalism and Conflict Management during May 15, 2017 to May 18, 2017 organized by the Hanns Seidel Foundation and Eurac Research. In the conference, he made presentations on Fiscal Federalism and Financial Relations at Conference Centre, Munich, Parliament of Bavaria and Educational Centre Kloster Banz.

IJPA Editor, Prof M.P. Singh participates in international seminars

Prof M.P. Singh, Editor of the Indian Journal of Public Administration, participated in (i) an international seminar on Comparative Federalism Today, organised by the International Association of Centres for Federal Studies (IACFS) at the Centre for Multilevel Federalism (CMF), Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi, on 17-18 November, 2016; and (ii) international conference on Indian Federalism: Continuities and Change on 11-13 January, 2017. The seminars were jointly organised by three leading Indian and three leading British universities at the

FACuLtY newsUniversity of Delhi on 11-13 January, 2017. He has also co-edited the State Politics in India, Delhi: Primus Books, 2017; and Indian Political Thought: Thinkers and Themes, New Delhi: Pearson, 2017.

Research Paper on e-Inclusion of Differently Privileged Communities

Dr. Charru Malhotra has written a research paper titled ‘Rethinking e-Inclusive Policies: Digital-Unite of Differently Privileged Communities’. The paper has been included in Annual Souvenir on the theme – ‘Digitization for Inclusive Growth: A South-South Perspective’, International Centre for Excellence, May 2017. This study attempts to present a utopian theoretical framework for a policy reformulation to assure that e-inclusion could be imbued in the design and implementation of digital initiatives of future. It also enumerates the categories of intended beneficiaries who happen to be on the wrong side of digital realm, christened as ‘differently privileged communities –DPCs’. The study emphasizes on policy model resting on two pillars- a two-pronged ‘e-inclusion design paradigm’ and a ‘five-point policy framework’ for implementing e-inclusiveness in the digital initiatives of future.

news FROM BRAnCHesHowrah Local Branch

The branch organized a lecture on “Life Insurance for Social Security and its Products" on May 5, 2017. Prof. Asish Roy, Honorary Secretary gave introductory speech. Sri Pintu Chattopadhyay, Development Officer, L.I.C.I., Howrah City Branch –I delivered keynote address. He explained the evolution of L.I.C.I., and the short-term and long-term benefits to the customers. Shri DK Das, Chairman of the branch, presided over the lecture.

Jammu and Kashmir Regional Branch The branch organized a lecture on “SARFAESI

Fons Juris of Federalism and National Patriotism” on May 20, 2017. The event was attended by members of the IIPA and civil society. Prof. K.L.Bhatia, Former Professor of Law, National Law University, Jodhpur was the key resource person. During the lecture, Prof. Bhatia highlighted the SAFAESI Fons Juris of Federalism and National Patriotism: An Analysis of State Bank of India v. Santosh Gupta, 2016, in which the Apex Court of India in unequivocal words expressed that the Constitution of India is a mosaic drawn from the experience of nations worldwide. He further stressed that the State of Jammu and

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Kashmir is a part of the federal structure. The lecture was structured under the guidance of Sh. JBS Johar, Honorary Secretary, IIPA. Dr. Komal Nagar, Joint Director (Seminars), IIPA J&K Regional Branch

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONINDRAPRASTHA ESTATE, RING ROAD,

NEW DELHIANNUAL ESSAY PRIZE COMPETITION-2017

Entries are invited for the Annual Essay Prize Competition-2017. The value of the prize for the competition will be as under:

First Prize Rs. 10,000/-Second Prize Rs. 7,000/-Third Prize Rs. 5,000/-Any competitor who has received a prize on one occasion will not, on any subsequent occasion, be eligible

for an equivalent or lower prize. The authorship of essays shall not be allowed and any essay authorship shall not be considered for the competition.

The topics for the competition are:(i) Economic and Strategic Significance of Coastal India(ii) Role and responsibilities of Civil Committees in the Current Environment (iii) GST and its implicationsThe essay writers are expected to cover the following aspects in their respective entries:

Topic: Economic and Strategic Significance of Coastal IndiaThe essay should mainly cover the following broad points:

1. Emerging sectors of marine based economic activitiesThis section would discuss the role of coastal lines as a source of diversified livelihood opportunities

and the technology driven emerging sectors. How important are the emerging sectors like deep sea fishing, marine tourism, biotechnology and marine derived pharmaceuticals for economic growth, nutrition and food security? What is the role of technology and conducive legal framework to benefit from these activities? What are India’s opportunities and challenges?

2. Blue economy: This section should analyse the importance of coastal lines for a sustainable model of ‘blue economy’

which can potentially contribute to development of the region and country as a whole. What is ‘blue economy’? What are its basic principles? What significance does it hold for a sustainable and inclusive growth across sectors? What are the experiences of other nations?

3. Maritime security:What are the implications of the changing geo-political and strategic environment on maritime security?

How a rise in the elements of complexity and unpredictability in external threat along the coastal lines can impact on the country’s security challenges? Critically analyse how far recent maritime security establishments and strategies address the security challenges?

4. Seaborne trade:The essay should discuss the significance of seaborne trade in country’s international trade. How India’s

strategic location in Indian Ocean helped easy access to important trade routes? Rising volume of maritime trade, its composition and economic significance. What is the infrastructure gap in maritime transport and

welcomed the guests and conducted the proceedings of the functions while Sh. Chander Gulati presented a formal vote of thanks.

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what are the requisite investments for sustainable growth in this sector? What is the strategic significance of ship building industry, what are the challenges it is facing and how the recent supportive measures taken will be helpful in rejuvenating the industry? Can India play a leading role in transshipment traffic in Indian Ocean? What are the geographic and structural challenges for this? Are the policy measures taken in this direction are sufficient? 5. Industrial development in coastal regions:

This section should analyse the significance of port led industrial development of coastal areas by harnessing geographical and other natural advantages. What are the recent policy measures taken in this direction? What are the coastal economic zones (CEZs)? How does the economy stand to gain from CEZs?

6. Mining and energy security:This section should focus on the significance of India’s recent endeavors to tap the unexplored

possibilities of mining and energy from oceans. How important are India’s deep sea mining of polymetallic nodules and rare earth for economy? What is the strategic significance of deep sea mining for India? What is the significance of renewable energy from oceanic tides, waves and thermal gradient for meeting growing demand for energy in a sustainable way? How far India is technologically prepared to harness the potential of mining and energy from ocean?

Topic: Role and Responsibilities of Civil Committees in the Current EnvironmentThe essay should mainly cover the following broad points:The idea of committees arose from the need of a focused attention, deliberations or study on a specific

topic. Such committees consist of subject matter experts or the people who have the authority to call such experts as and when required. Governments world over have depended on committee systems. The system is increasingly becoming a favoured approach in view of the rising complexities and even expanding sphere of state intervention. However, change in governance paradigm, where citizen participation in the processes is considered necessary to have effective governance and public service delivery, has brought increased attention to committees where citizens are also members of a body to look into specific issues.

In the context of decentralization, an important role has been envisaged for grass root level institutions. There are bodies whose members are citizens only, but they have proved to be effective in realm of public affairs. Though in case of developing countries, it may be said that the state has often played a facilitating role to make such bodies effective. In developed societies, citizens have been able to demand such facilitation from the state. However, such instances are not exclusive and there are instances of both the types in both types of societies.

The essay writers may look into the factors that have given impetus to more demand for citizens’ engagement in the governance process and in this context what roles and responsibilities are assumed or indicated by the citizens. The measures to make such committees effective may be discussed to find the necessary and sufficient conditions for them to be able to discharge their roles. The writers may also analyze the domain contestation between the citizens or their groups and the state agencies and to what extent the state is willing to cede ground to such demands. The legitimacy of such arrangements may also be explored.

The competitors need not take up discussions relating to defence subjects as the essay topic is restricted to civil committees.

Topic: GST and Its ImplicationsThe essay should mainly cover the following broad points:

1. Why GST in India?This section should emphasize on why there is a need for GST in India? How does it remove the cascading

effects on economic agents, how does it deal with the prevailing multiplicity of taxes and tax rates, dual

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taxation, concessions and exemptions and complexities in business administration? How would the GST improve the tax base and transparency in the system? What are the sectors excluded from GST and why? Will it accomplish the purpose of a uniform tax rates across states?

2. Likely macroeconomic implications of GSTThis section should include what are the likely macroeconomic implications of GST such as its impact

of general Prices/inflation, investment, domestic manufacturing and trade, formalization of the economy, tax revenue, fiscal deficit, and governance and institutional reforms in terms of efficiency in tax system, etc.

3. Challenges to GST in IndiaWhat are the challenges especially in terms of administrative and technological difficulties that are

likely to arise during the implementation of GST focus on the readiness of tax authorities, businesses and classification of commodities to be included under the GST?

4. Impact of GST on Centre-State RelationsWhat was the need for a constitutional amendment for GST implementation? Will it change the dynamics

of centre-state relations? Is GST a good thing for fiscal federalism and decentralisation?

5. Do you approve of the present GST model with multiple taxes for different class of commodities? What does the international experience tell us?

General Guidelines for the EssayThe essay should be in English or Hindi language. The length of an essay should be approximately

around 5000 words. An essay exceeding 5500 word limit shall not be accepted. The contestant must indicate the total number of words of the essay, failing which it shall not be accepted. All essays must be typed in double space on only one side of the paper and those entries which do not adhere to the stipulation shall be deemed rejected. It should be submitted in triplicate under a “nom-de-plume” or “alias”. The full name and address of the competitor should be mentioned on a separate sheet and enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the nom-de-plume on the outer cover with the following inscription.

Annual Essay Prize Competition – 2017, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New DelhiAll essays should be sent to the Director, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Indraprastha Estate,

Ring Road, New Delhi-110002, by Registered Post, so as to reach him not later than August 31, 2017. The envelope should be marked “Annual Essay Prize Competition – 2017”. The entries received after the due date will not be entertained.

The essay will be adjudged by a body of judges and the decision of the judges shall be deemed final. The institute reserves the right to -- not give away any award -- if none of the essays submitted meets the necessary standard. Any essay which receives an award shall become the joint intellectual property of the author and the IIPA.

N.B. Intending competitors who wish to seek any further clarification may write to the Director, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi-110002

news FROM CentReTele-Law to Mainstream Legal Aid in Rural India

With a view to making legal aid easily accessible to the marginalized communities and citizens living in rural areas, the Government of India has launched the ‘Tele-Law’. The Ministry of Law and Justice partnered

with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), which anchors the Digital India programme, to provide legal aid services through its Common Service Centres (CSC) at the Panchayat level, spread across the country. In the first phase, the

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‘Tele-Law’ scheme will be tested as a pilot across 500 Common Service Centres in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to understand the challenges and make necessary corrections to the scheme before it is scaled up and rolled out across the country in a phased manner.

Under the scheme, a portal called ‘Tele-Law’ will be launched, which will be available across the CSC network. This will connect the citizens to legal service providers with the help of technology enabled platforms. ‘Tele-Law’ will enable people to seek legal advice from lawyers through video conferencing available at the CSC. Additionally, law school clinics, District Legal Service Authorities, voluntary service providers and Non-Government Organisations working on legal aid and empowerment can also be connected through the CSCs anywhere and anytime, in order to strengthen access to justice for the marginalized communities.

Skill for Life, Save a Life initiative launched In order to upscale the quantity and quality of

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trained professionals in the healthcare system, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda launched the ‘Skill for Life, Save a Life’ initiative. Under this initiative various courses are planned targeting specific competencies for healthcare professionals as well as for general public. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri C.K. Mishra, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, and Dr. Henk Bekedam, WHO Representative to India were also a part of the event. Shri Nadda said that skilling the youth enhances the employability and skilled India will help the nation reap rich dividends. The Health Minister further pointed out that skill enhances economy of the country, too by reducing the gap between demand and supply of trained and skilled manpower in every field. The potential for skilled healthcare workers and professionals is immense in the country. Such courses ensure that the health sector gets the adequate skilled health workers.

PM Ujjwala Yojana Launched in Arunachal PradeshIn a bid to providing clean cooking fuel to BPL

families, the Central Government has launched the PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in Arunachal Pradesh. With this scheme, the government aims at providing five crore LPG connection to the BPL families by 2019 across the country and offers government assistance of Rs 1,600 per connection. The scheme was launched by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu in the presence of the Union Minister of State for Home

Affairs, Kiren Rijiju and State Food and Civil supplies Minister, Kamlung Mossang. The State Government has also announced the subsidy of Rs 1,000 for each beneficiary. Now the total subsidy is Rs 2,600 against the total requirement of Rs 3,500 for the connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjawal Yojana. At least 24 beneficiaries were handed over LPG connection in the launching ceremony of PMUY in the State. Arunachal Pradesh has around 3.04 lakh households with LPG coverage of 65 per cent as on May this year.

Annual Decision Making/Teaching Case Study Competition – 2017The objective of IIPA’s Case Study Programme is to build a body of knowledge in governance through case

studies with a view to promote a deeper and wider understanding of the functioning of Indian Administration in its specific environmental and institutional framework and also to broaden our knowledge and understanding of global and national best practices. In order to develop relevant case studies for use in the learning process, IIPA has renamed its annual case study competition as the Annual Decision Making/Teaching Case Study Competition. A case study submitted for this competition should aim to facilitate the development of conceptual, behavioural and analytical skills, highlight areas for reform and promote sensitivity towards important issues, problems and challenges of public administration and governance.

The Case study may cover one or more of the following facets of public administration and governance:Public policy issues and processes: conceptualisation; planning; implementation; monitoring; evaluation

and review of plans; programmes; schemes and projects with special reference to a specific state;Rural Development, Urban Development, Area based development policies, programmes, projects and

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schemes such as MNREGA, Consumer Awareness, Gender Sensitisation, Social Empowerment and Social Inclusion, e-Governance, Human Rights, Elections and Electoral reforms; Law and Order; Government to Citizen and Citizen to Government interaction; Swachh Bharat; and

Service sectors including physical, social and economic infrastructure development, social services, voluntary organisations, cooperatives, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and Public Private Partnership (PPP).

The case study must be in two parts.Part I is to comprise 5-10 A4 size pages typed in double space using size 12 of Times New Roman font

and keeping one and half inches margin on each side of the page. It should consist of a description of an official organisational context concluding with an important decision to be made. The following information could be provided: the decision to be made – what, why and who has to make it; a brief history of the organisation, its vision/mission/values, goals/objectives; the present scenario; key strengths and weaknesses of the organisation; challenges, threats and opportunities; influential personalities/groups relevant to the focal decision – their feelings/views (given in quotations) as obtained through interviews or accurately paraphrased; socio-political, economic, technological and cultural pressures; group and personality factors - values, attitudes, needs and expectations; skills; organisational reward systems; behaviour modeling and example setting by the organisation’s leadership and other factors relevant to the focal decision; visualised options/alternatives that seem to be available and their immediate, short, medium and long-term consequences- the pros and cons thereof. Finally, instead of merely calling this part of the case study as Part I, it should be given a title based upon either one of the following:-(i) focal organisation/department/division/unit/section, programme/project/, scheme; and(ii) focal decision to be made.

Part II is to comprise 1 – 3 A4 size page(s) typed in double space using size 12 of Times New Roman font and keeping one-and-a-half inch margin on each side of the page. It should consist of the case writer(s) perceptions of what actually happened – the decision that was actually made, why, with what expectations, the actual consequences that occurred and any views that the case writer wished to share vis-à-vis the case and the important learning – problems/concepts/insights and or skills – that the case may be utilised for imparting in the teaching/training process. Finally, instead of calling this part of the case study as part II, it should be entitled: Perceptions of the Case Writer (s).

An executive summary of the case study is to comprise 1 – 2 A 4 size page(s) and typed in the same way as Parts I and II mentioned earlier. Three copies each of the case study (i.e., Parts I and II) and the executive summary are to be submitted.

Each case study should be accompanied by the following information: title of the case study; name of the case writer (s); address and telephone(s) of the Case Writer(s) and fax/email where available. The case writer(s) should also state whether the case study has been approved for publication by the concerned organisation or whether approval is yet to be taken; and, finally, the signature(s) of the case writer(s). The competition has a first prize of Rs.10,000, a second prize of Rs. 6,000 and a third prize of Rs. 4,000. Excluding the award winning case studies, any other case studies that are considered suitable for publication shall be given an honorarium of Rs. 2,000 each. Any individual or group of individuals may submit a case study to the Institute for the competition. In case of joint authorship, the award will be equally distributed. However, each individual may submit only one entry for the competition, either individually or as part of a group. A case study submitted for the competition must fall within the broad areas specified and be in the format prescribed above. The case study should not have been published elsewhere as the copyright will vest with the Institute and the writer, if the case study is selected for award/publication.

The last date for the receipt of the case study is August 31, 2017. The cover should be superscribed with “Annual Decision Making/Teaching Case Study Competition – 2017” and be addressed to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi-110002.

“Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself.” – Plato

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Attn. IJPA Subscribers!It is for information to all concerned that M/s. SAGE Publications is going to print the Indian Journal

of Public Administration (IJPA) from January-March 2017 issue onwards. As such, those interested to subscribe IJPA are advised to contact: Ms. Komal Mathur, email ID: komal.mathur@sagepub.in (Tel; 011-40539222 Extn. 405), SAGE Publications for subscription/ circulation related queries.

Members’ Annual ConferenceThe sixty-first Members’ Annual Conference will be held in October 2017 in the IIPA Auditorium. The

theme of the Conference is “Demonetisation and its Impact”. (Date will be intimated in due course.) The Executive Council in its meeting, held on March 27, has approved: (i) Economic and Strategic Significance of Coastal India; (ii) Role and Responsibilities of Civil Committees in the Current Environment; and (iii) GST and its Implications as the topics for the ANNUAL ESSAY PRIZE COMPETITION 2017; (II) Discretionary Powers of the President and Governors as the topic for SPECIAL ISSUE OF IJPA (July-September 2017); and (III) Sushasan aur Vikas as the topic for SPECIAL ISSUE OF LOK PRASHASAN (July- December 2017).

Entries invited for IBC Award for Excellence in Built Environment The Indian Buildings Congress has been inviting entries for “IBC Award for Excellence in Built Environment”

for the year 2015-16 in five categories, viz, (i) Buildings including individual residential units, housing complexes, commercial and office buildings; (ii) Institutional Campuses; (iii) Industrial Structures; (iv) Rehabilitation/Retrofitting of Buildings; (v) Infrastructure Projects. The Award consists of a Trophy and Citation and it will be presented during the Inaugural Function of 22nd Annual Convention of IBC to be held in New Delhi in November 2017. Entries for the Awards should reach IBC Secretariat by August 31, 2017. For more details, visit IBC website www.ibc.org.in.

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