Though India allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) in what is called multi-brand retail through joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI even after a year has not picked up. Discuss the reasons.

Discuss the factors for localization of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.

What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost effective small processing units? How will the food processing unit be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?

Elaborate on the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.

What are the challenges and opportunities of the food processing sector in the country? How can the income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

Discuss the rationale for introducing Goods and Services Tax in India. Bring out critically the reasons for delay in roll out for its regime.

With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also, discuss other provisions in the Bill and their implications.

What is meaning of the term tax-expenditure? Taking housing sector as an example, discuss how it influences budgetary policies of the government.

What are the reasons for introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness.

Adaptation of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free from criticism. Critically discuss the pros and cons of the model.

Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problems of conventional energy.