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April 3, 2026

Nagaland: A Ranking That Signals Potential

Nagaland’s governance journey in 2025 is not defined by spectacle, but by substance. In the...

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April 3, 2026

Mizoram: Presence In A Competitive Field

Mizoram ranks #29 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025. In a national...

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April 3, 2026

Manipur: A Challenging Year

Manipur ranks #27 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025. Although 2025 results...

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April 3, 2026

Ladakh: Governance At The Highest Altitude

Ladakh ranks #26 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025. For a Union...

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April 3, 2026

Sikkim: Compact State, Concentrated Impact

Sikkim ranks #25 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025. For one of...

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April 3, 2026

Arunachal Pradesh: Measured Steps on A National Platform

Arunachal Pradesh ranks #24 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025. For a...

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April 3, 2026

Chhattisgarh: A Ranking Dip, A Sectoral Standout

Chhattisgarh’s 2025 performance presents a tale of contrast. In the SKOCH State of Governance Report...

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April 3, 2026

Meghalaya: Re-Entering The Arena

After the disruption of the Covid years, Meghalaya has returned to the national governance platform...

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April 3, 2026

Assam: Sectoral Strength Amid A Ranking Dip

Assam’s governance trajectory in recent years has reflected ambition, reform and competition. In the SKOCH...

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April 2, 2026

Punjab: Regaining Rhythm Across Departments

Punjab’s governance journey has always carried weight. As one of India’s agricultural powerhouses and a...

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April 2, 2026

Himachal Pradesh: Quiet Altitude, Steep Climb

Mountain states are often measured by their terrain, steep roads, scattered habitations, logistical constraints. Himachal...

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April 2, 2026

Jharkhand: Narrative of Social Strength

Jharkhand’s governance story in 2025 is not loud, it is layered. Ranked #19 nationally in...

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April 2, 2026

Tripura: A Leap Into The Top Twenty

For Tripura, 2025 marks a milestone year. In the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025,...

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April 2, 2026

Haryana: Women-Led Reform and Sectoral Resurgence

Haryana’s governance journey over the past decade has reflected cycles of steady performance interspersed with...

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April 2, 2026

Gujarat: Sectoral Strength Amid Competitive Shifts

Gujarat has long been counted among India’s most administratively competitive states. Over the past decade,...

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April 2, 2026

Karnatka: Reclaiming Ground

Karnataka’s identity has long been tied to innovation from Bengaluru’s technology corridors to agricultural reforms...

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April 2, 2026

Jammu & Kashmir: From Stability to Structured Strength

Governance in Jammu & Kashmir has always unfolded under distinctive conditions, mountainous terrain, dispersed habitations,...

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April 2, 2026

Kerala: Administrative Resurgence and Sectoral Recovery

Kerala’s governance journey over the past decade has been defined by strong social sector credentials...

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April 2, 2026

Telangana: Districts Rising, Inclusion Enduring

Governance is often judged by rankings, but its real measure lies in whether systems tighten,...

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April 1, 2026

Bihar’s Governance Story: Rising Through Focused Reform

Over the past decade, Bihar’s governance trajectory has been one of gradual strengthening punctuated by...

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April 1, 2026

West Bengal: Steady In The Top Tier

Over the past decade, West Bengal’s journey in the State of Governance rankings has reflected...

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March 31, 2026

Odisha’s Ascent: Where Districts Lead and Tradition Thrives

On a humid morning in a district headquarters in Odisha, a young officer scans a...

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March 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu: Sustaining Strength, Sharpening Focus

In the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025, Tamil Nadu retained its position among India’s...

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March 31, 2026

Rajasthan’s Return: Reform, Recovery and Renewal

This comeback is not symbolic. It is grounded in numbers, sectoral breadth and visible sharpening...

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March 31, 2026

MAHARASHTRA FILM, STAGE AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

In Maharashtra, the process of securing film shooting permissions was once a test of endurance...

March 31, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Governance With Scale, Speed and Staying Power

In the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025, Uttar Pradesh secured an #6 position nationally,...

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March 31, 2026

MAHARASHTRA STATE POWER GENERATION COMPANY LIMITED (MSPGCL)

Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited’s (MSPGCL) 25 MW Sakri-II Solar Power Project marks a...

March 31, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
MP ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

In Madhya Pradesh, the scale of infrastructure development has long been matched by the complexity...

March 31, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
SURAT’S TRAFFIC TURNAROUND
WHEN GOVERNANCE REPLACED GRIDLOCK

In Surat, growth arrived faster than its roads could handle. By 2025, the city’s population...

March 31, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

At the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE), the transformation did not begin with...

March 31, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Tops For The Third Time

In a decade marked by fiscal stress, institutional churn and rising citizen expectations, Andhra Pradesh...

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March 31, 2026

SKOCH State of Governance Rankings 2025

Executive Summary The SKOCH State of Governance Report 2025 presents a clear and evidence-backed picture...

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March 30, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
State Mental Health Authority Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, the intent of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 existed well before its implementation....

March 30, 2026

Goa Quiet Ascent

For years, Goa’s governance story has unfolded without drama. Unlike larger states that dominate national...

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March 30, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Reclaims A Place Among The Top

In 2025, Madhya Pradesh has scripted one of its strongest governance performances in recent years,...

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March 30, 2026

Uttarakhand’s Governance Moment

In the mountains, you don’t sprint to the summit. You climb steadily, adjusting to the...

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March 26, 2026

Maharashtra Governance at Scale, with Depth

In a state as vast and varied as Maharashtra, governance is rarely about a single...

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March 24, 2026

The Quiet Reinvention of the Indian State

India’s public institutions are quietly transforming governance using AI disease prediction, digital passports, zero-waste festivals...

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March 24, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
NLC India Limited Rated India Involved By SKOCH For Financial Performance

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal,...

January 27, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
A Bank Fulfils its Highest Purpose When it Enables Progress at the Grassroots

By Binod Kumar, Managing Director & CEO, Indian Bank Indian Bank perceives financial inclusion as...

January 19, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
MSEB Solar Agro Power Limited

Maharashtra sits at the heart of India’s agricultural economy, home to more than ten million...

January 19, 2026

Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited

Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited’s (MSPGCL) 25 MW Sakri-II Solar Power Project marks a...

January 19, 2026

Purba Bardhaman Zilla Parishad

Once declared Open Defecation Free (ODF), Purabsthali Gram Panchayat faced a more complex challenge: moving...

January 16, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
Resourcing Viksit Bharat

India’s ambition of becoming a fully developed, high income nation by 2047 will require a...

January 16, 2026

Transformative Governance Uttarakhand Leaps to Third Best State

Uttarakhand, known for its breathtaking landscapes, has long struggled with one of the most pressing...

January 16, 2026

Transformative Governance Uttarakhand Leaps to Third Best State

Before the eASE App’s inception, administrative processes across development authorities were marred by inefficiencies. Lengthy...

January 16, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
Goa State Council of Educational Research & Training

On 30 May 2025, Goa marked its Statehood Day with an announcement that carried neither...

January 16, 2026

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
Bongaon Police District

In Bongaon, a border district shaped by distance, migration and administrative load, the relationship between...

December 26, 2025

Empowering Housing Through Innovation

R Meenakshi SundaramGM and Chief Risk OfficerIndian Overseas Bank The Government of Uttarakhand has achieved...

December 26, 2025

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Thank you for sharing the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2024. I found the report...

December 26, 2025

The Road to Viksit Bharat: Democracy, Federalism and the Power of States

S. Mahendra DevChairmanEconomic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) India’s journey over the past...

December 26, 2025

Financing Growth through Tax Reforms: A Constructive Journey

R Kavita RaoDirectorNational Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) Recognising states that demonstrate exemplary...

December 26, 2025

Strengthening Democracy, Federalism and Development

M RamachandranDistinguished FellowSKOCH Development Foundation andFormer SecretaryGovernment of India The intersection of democracy, federalism, finances...

December 26, 2025

Triple Helix of R&D, Policy and Markets is Essential. Bengaluru is Ready for Viksit Bharat. What About Delhi-Mumbai?

Sharad SharmaCo-FounderiSPIRT Foundation India is at an inflection point where economic growth must be matched...

December 26, 2025

India’s Bold Leap Towards a Product Nation

Sindhu GangadharanManaging DirectorSAP Labs IndiaHead, Customer Innovation Services SAP India today stands at a defining...

December 26, 2025

Bharatiyata in Action: Sustainability, CSR and Governance the Indian Way

Bhasker ChatterjeeFormer SecretaryGovernment of India In conversations about development, progress is too often measured by...

December 26, 2025

From Gujarat to the Nation: India’s Green Growth Journey

Over the last decade or so, nearly 27 crore people have been pulled out of...

December 26, 2025

From Gujarat to the Nation: How Modi’s Tribal vision Became A National Movement

When Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram recalls his early association with Prime Minister...

December 26, 2025

From Gujarat to the Nation: Coal as a Pillar of Inclusive Growth

“Energy inclusion is the truest reflection of good governance—it lights homes, livelihoods and confidence.” This...

December 26, 2025

Indian Overseas Bank Excels in Risk Management

Koustuv MajumderGM and Chief Risk OfficerIndian Overseas Bank Risk management at IOB is no longer...

December 26, 2025

Transforming Urban Livelihoods

N Tej BharathMission DirectorMEPMA Andhra Pradesh’s urban poverty mission reads like a single, interlinked story...

December 26, 2025

Muthoot Microfin Weaving Sustainability into the Fabric of Financial Inclusion

Sadaf SayeedChief Executive OfficerMuthoot Microfin Limited In the quiet, sun-washed lanes of rural India, a...

December 26, 2025

From The Editor

Dr Gursharan DhanjalVice-Chairman SKOCH Group For too long, global indices have shaped perceptions of nations...

December 26, 2025

Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank

Bibha Singh Chairperson Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank Limited Over the past few years, JSCB has...

December 12, 2025

Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission

Nilesh SagarChief Executive OfficerMSRLM Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM–Umed) tested a simple hypothesis: if...

December 12, 2025

A tribute to PM Modi for Leading 25-years of Inclusive Growth Federalism and Development

L Murugan, Minister of State for I&B and Parliamentary Affairs recently released an important book...

December 11, 2025

The Unprecedented Journey of Development

Neelkant MishraChief Economist, Axis BankHead of Global Research & Member of the Board, Axis Capital...

December 11, 2025

Quantum Threats and Digital Sovereignty: Why India Must Reinvent Security Before the Next Cyber War

L Venkata SubramaniamQuantum India LeadIBM At a time when the world is witnessing crippling cyberattacks,...

December 11, 2025

Federalism as the Foundation of India’s Developmental Narrative

Sameer KochharChairmanSKOCH Group India’s extraordinary journey as the world’s most vibrant democracy has been anchored...

December 10, 2025

Federalism, Finance and Development: Can India Find a Federal Bargain

India’s growth story has always been a federal story. Railways and roads may be budgeted...

December 8, 2025

Rethinking Global Indices: India’s Case For a Fairer Narrative

For decades, international rankings have shaped how countries are perceived and judged in the global...

November 21, 2025

RESPECT FOR DOING BUSINESS
MUTHOOT MICROFIN
Weaving Sustainability into the Fabric of Financial Inclusion

In the quiet lanes of rural India, where aspiration often wrestles with scarcity, a quiet...

November 5, 2025

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND
UNION BANK OF INDIA’S
‘UNION ACCESS’ INITIATIVE REDEFINES INCLUSIVE BANKING

In an era where digital and financial inclusion is paramount, the Union Bank of India...

November 5, 2025

NIS Facility Management Services
PVT LTD Rated
India Involved By SKOCH

NIS Facility Management Services Pvt Ltd, in partnership with the Food and Supplies Department of...

October 28, 2025

TRANSFORMATIVE GOVERNANCE
UTTARAKHAND LEAPS TO THIRD BEST STATE

In a landmark achievement, Uttarakhand has entered the Top 3 States in the SKOCH State...

October 14, 2025

FROM GUJARAT TO THE NATION
COAL AS A PILLAR OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH

“Energy inclusion is the truest reflection of good governance—it lights homes, livelihoods and confidence.” This...

October 14, 2025

MEPMA – Transforming Urban Livelihoods
A Convergence of Data, Skill and Opportunity

Andhra Pradesh’s urban poverty mission under MAPMA/MEPMA reads like one seamless livelihood engine: a woman...

October 14, 2025

Reviving the Golden Glory
The Journey of the Mahseer

There was a time when the rivers of Himachal Pradesh shimmered with flashes of gold—the...

October 14, 2025

Guna: From Fields of Dust to Fields of Roses

Before the revolution bloomed, Guna was like many other small districts in Madhya Pradesh—its farmers...

October 14, 2025

Kiosks and Brigades Tamil Nadu’s March Toward a Plastic-Free Tomorrow

In October 2023, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) embarked on an innovative journey...

October 14, 2025

From Chaos to Clicks Madhya Pradesh’s Digital Revolution in Agricultural Trade

Before the digital dawn, agricultural trade in Madhya Pradesh ran on ledgers, manual receipts and...

October 14, 2025

Reimagining Rural Governance
The Journey of Swarna Panchayat

There was a time when rural governance in Andhra Pradesh struggled under the weight of...

October 13, 2025

Transformative Governance
#1 in 2024, Maharashtra Is Again Within Striking Distance of the Top Slot in 2025
Maharashtra Can Retain Best State

Maharashtra has built a credible portfolio this year: 43 projects have been formally submitted for...

October 13, 2025

From Gujarat to the Nation
India’s Green Growth Journey

India’s journey towards sustainable energy and climate resilience finds its roots in Gujarat — a...

October 13, 2025

Empowering citizens through digital transformation SRA BRIHANMUMBAI’S journey to transparent governance

For decades, citizens interacting with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in Mumbai faced familiar challenges—...

October 13, 2025

United India Insurance Company Limited Rated India Involved by SKOCH

Implementation of BBPS Before the digital leap, the process of bill payment and premium collection...

October 13, 2025

Maharashtra State
Rural Livelihoods Mission

Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM–Umed) tested a simple hypothesis: if rural women entrepreneurs are...

October 13, 2025

Department of Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra

The Arabian Sea keeps Maharashtra on alert. Each monsoon brings rain and risk. After the...

October 9, 2025

IndusInd Bank rated India Involved
by SKOCH for Excellence in MSME Banking

Once upon a spreadsheet, India’s MSMEs were drowning in paperwork, late payments and queues that...

October 9, 2025

The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited rated India Involved by SKOCH for Technology Umbrella

The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (GSC Bank) recognised a growing divide within the cooperative...

October 9, 2025

Centre for Development Orientation and Training
rated India Involved

What began as a response to exclusion from formal banking systems has grown into a...

October 9, 2025

From Gujarat to the Nation
How Modi’s Tribal Vision Became a National Movement

When Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram recalls his early association with Prime Minister...

October 8, 2025

JHARKHAND STATE COOPERATIVE BANK LTD
EXCELS IN NPA MANAGEMENT
RATED INDIA INVOLVED BY SKOCH

Over the past few years, the Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank (JSCB) has transformed itself from...

October 7, 2025

Triple Helix of R&D, Policy and Markets is essential.
Bengaluru is ready for Viksit Bharat.
What about Delhi and Mumbai?

India is at an inflection point where economic growth must be matched with technological leadership....

October 7, 2025

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA RATED INDIA INVOLVED BY SKOCH FOR TRANSFORMING RECRUITMENT ON BOARDING DIGITALLY

The Central Bank of India has undertaken a landmark initiative to reimagine its recruitment and...

October 3, 2025

QUANTUM THREATS AND DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY:
WHY INDIA MUST REINVENT SECURITY BEFORE THE NEXT CYBER WAR

At a time when the world is witnessing crippling cyberattacks, a stark reminder resounds: the...

October 3, 2025

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK EXCELS IN
RISK MANAGEMENT
RATED INDIA INVOLVED BY SKOCH

Risk management at IOB is no longer a back-office function — it has become the...

September 30, 2025

Bharatiyata in Action:
Sustainability, CSR and Governance the Indian Way

Dr Bhasker Chatterjee Former Secretary Government of India In conversations about development, progress is too...

September 30, 2025

India’s Bold Leap
Towards a Product Nation

Ms Sindhu GangadharanManaging DirectorSAP Labs IndiaHead, Customer Innovation Services SAP India today stands at a...

September 30, 2025

The Unprecedented Journey
of Development

Mr Neelkant MishraChief Economist, Axis BankHead of Global Research & Member of the Board, Axis...

September 30, 2025

Democracy, Federalism and Development:
Strengthening the Foundations

Dr M RamachandranDistinguished FellowSKOCH Development Foundation andFormer SecretaryGovernment of India The intersection of democracy, federalism,...

September 30, 2025

The Road to Viksit Bharat:
Democracy, Federalism and the Power of States

Prof. S. Mahendra Dev Chairman Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) India’s journey...

September 30, 2025

Financing Growth through Tax Reforms:
A Constructive Journey

Prof. R Kavita RaoDirectorNational Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) Recognising states that demonstrate...

September 29, 2025

MODINOMICS
AND GROWTH

The launch of ModiNomics: A Journey of Inclusive Growth was more than the unveiling of...

September 29, 2025

BANK OF INDIA RATED INDIA INVOLVED BY SKOCH
FOR EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL BANKING

In a rapidly evolving banking landscape, Bank of India embarked on a transformative journey to...

September 25, 2025

A RINGSIDE VIEW OF MODI JI
LEADING 25-YEARS OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH

On a humid August afternoon in 2013, at Gujarat’s Mahatma Mandir, Narendra Modi asked a...

September 25, 2025

Corporate Social Responsibility
Bhaskar Chatterjee

INDIA'S BRIGHTEST PATRIOTIC PROFESSIONALSCONFERRED SKOCH AWARD Bhaskar ChatterjeeFormer SecretaryGovernment of India He has made path-breaking...

September 25, 2025

Leadership in Technology
Sindhu Gangadharan

INDIA'S BRIGHTEST PATRIOTIC PROFESSIONALSCONFERRED SKOCH AWARD Sindhu GangadharanMD, SAP Labs IndiaHead - Customer Innovation Services,...

September 25, 2025

Excellence in Public Finance
R Kavita Rao

INDIA'S BRIGHTEST PATRIOTIC PROFESSIONALSCONFERRED SKOCH AWARD R Kavita RaoDirectorNational Institute of Public Finance and Policy...

September 25, 2025

Excellence in Economic Policy
Neelkanth Mishra

INDIA'S BRIGHTEST PATRIOTIC PROFESSIONALSCONFERRED SKOCH AWARD Neelkanth MishraChief Economist, Axis Bank; Head of Global Research...

September 24, 2025

A TRIBUTE TO PM MODI FOR
LEADING 25-YEARS OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Dr L Murugan, Minister of State for I&B and Parliamentary Affairs recently released an important...

September 24, 2025

RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM
RATED INDIA INVOLVED BY SKOCH FOR EXCELLENCE IN TELECOM

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has consistently pushed the boundaries of telecom innovation, demonstrating how large-scale...

August 22, 2025

Online Gaming in India
A Constitutional Way Forward

Sameer KochharReforms Historian andChairman, SKOCH Group In Part I of my earlier article, I argued...

August 22, 2025

Online Gaming in India
Where the Industry Went Wrong

Sameer KochharReforms Historian andChairman, SKOCH Group In Part I of my earlier article, I argued...

August 21, 2025

Online Gaming Needs Regulation
Not Blanket Prohibition

Sameer KochharReforms Historian andChairman, SKOCH Group On 19 August 2025, the Union Government tabled the...

July 15, 2025

No Indian Left Behind
UCO Bank Story

Merchant Onboarding with QR and Sound Box In alignment with India’s Digital Economy vision, UCO...

July 14, 2025

Cradle Of Transformation
Andhra Pradesh and
India’s Quantum Ambition

Sameer KochharReforms Historian andChairman, SKOCH Group Javin AryanMasters of International AffairsColumbia University & ResearcherSKOCH Development...

July 8, 2025

N Chandrababu Naidu
Systems Builder Behind
Viksit Andhra Pradesh

Sameer KochharReforms Historian andChairman, SKOCH Group In a country where governance is too often reduced...

June 20, 2025

REAL MONEY GAMING
Compliance Improves Post
SKOCH Responsible Gaming Surveys

40% Apps Improve Compliance Rank, 55% Improve Score, 4% Get > 50% India’s online gaming...

April 29, 2025

Techno-Legal DPDP Framework Misreads India’s MSME Landscape

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, hailed as a progressive step toward securing personal...

April 28, 2025

Digital Personal Data Protection Act – Step To Secure The Personal Data

By Sanjay Kumar Satpathy, AGM(Law) & Zonal Legal Head, Union Bank of India, ZO, Delhi...

April 14, 2025

SKOCH Breaks the Binary

India’s First Constitutionally Anchored Gaming Framework When regulatory silence clouds India’s booming digital gaming sector,...

April 11, 2025

THE MODI DECADE

These aren’t isolated stories; they are part of a quiet economic revolution enabled by PMMY....

April 11, 2025

Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank Story

Not long ago, the Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank Ltd (JSCB) was on the brink of...

April 11, 2025

Transforming Maternal Health

The Nirikhyana Programme is a game-changer in maternal healthcare, launched by the Ganjam District administration...

April 10, 2025

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation

For years, traveling between Nagpur and Mumbai was an ordeal. The journey took a gruelling...

April 7, 2025

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited

On a bright morning in rural Maharashtra, as the sun rises over vast stretches of...

April 6, 2025

Nutriful

In India, the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has become a significant public health...

April 6, 2025

A PERSONAL TRIBUTE

The Architect of Tomorrow N Chandrababu Naidu I’ve spent the better part of my career...

April 3, 2025

JIO INDIA

Jio Platforms Sweeps SKOCH Awards Jio’s technology-driven solutions have reshaped industries with innovations in IT,...

April 2, 2025

INDIA’S PRIDE

Literature  Hindol Sengupta Historian & Professor O P Jindal Global University Hindol Sengupta is a...

March 26, 2025

STATES OF VIKSIT BHARAT

A groundbreaking tool, the SKOCH State of Development Index, is redefining how we measure progress...

March 25, 2025

STATE OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

From president trump to Indian states look for Efficiency to create Fiscal headroom Early 2025,...

March 24, 2025

STATE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSFORMATION

DECADAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT DIGITAL INDIA AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS #1 ANDHRA PRADESH #2 GUJARAT #3 TELANGANA...

March 21, 2025

State of Governance Transformation in Indian States – 2014-2024

Background Nationalism dominates global trade and politics post-WTO, shifting focus to non-tariff barriers. However, this...

January 22, 2025

Human Rights in Business

Bridging the Gap

NIFTY 50 Companies’ Journey Towards
Global Leadership in Human Rights Compliance

Indian companies, as pivotal players in one of the world’s most vibrant economies, are uniquely...

January 22, 2025

Respect For Doing Business

The Indian Bank Story

Indian Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to...

December 30, 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh

Reforms with a Human Face

The Prime Minister walked towards me, his characteristic measured steps exuding grace and purpose. It...

December 26, 2024

Building Blocks for India’s Future

Planning for a Digital Economy

Reflecting on the nationalisation of banks and the long road to achieving significant financial inclusion,...

December 26, 2024

No Indian Left Behind

Bhashini – The Language of Inclusion

In a country as linguistically diverse as India, language can serve both as a unifier...

December 21, 2024

Respect For Doing Business

Has Gaming Earned It?

A Step Towards Compliance, Responsibility and Trust

The gaming industry has become a cornerstone of innovation, employment and entertainment in India’s booming...

December 18, 2024

Rent Management System

Slum Rehabilitation Authority Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Mumbai, a bustling city of dreams, is marked by stark socio-economic divides, with nearly half...

December 18, 2024

West Bengal Artisan Enlistment Portal and Artisan Card

Directorate of MSME West Bengal

West Bengal, known for its cultural heritage, has embraced progress through two transformative initiatives launched...

December 18, 2024

‘Dashabhuja’ Ensuring Women’s Safety 360°

District Police Bongaon West Bengal

The ‘Dashabhuja: Ensuring Women’s Safety 360°’ initiative, launched by the Bongaon District Police in West...

December 18, 2024

UNION BANK OF INDIA’S CYBER SHIELD: A TALE OF EXCELLENCE

In a rapidly digitizing world, Union Bank of India has emerged as a guardian of...

December 18, 2024

e-UNNAT Brings Over 1,100 Citizen-Centric Services Under Single Digital Umbrella

In Jammu and Kashmir, accessing government services was once a daunting task. Citizens struggled with...

December 18, 2024

SOCIAL SECURITY AND EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The Rehabilitation Center for Substance Abuse & Mental Illness (DISHA) program launched in 2020 by...

December 17, 2024

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND

THE STING OF RETROSPECTIVE TAXATION AND TAX ACTIVISM

"India’s journey to becoming an economic powerhouse faces challenges like retrospective taxation and tax activism....

December 17, 2024

BUILDING LIVES, ONE HOME AT A TIME

THE JOURNEY OF BARGACH FINANCE

In the bustling landscapes of India’s semi-urban and rural regions, where the banyan tree symbolises...

December 16, 2024

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND

CHARTING INDIA’S GST PATH TO INCLUSIVE GROWTH

"Can GST Drive India's Development Dreams? Simplifying GST, embracing advanced digitisation, and rethinking fiscal priorities...

December 16, 2024

CHAITANYA GODAVARI BANK

Respect for Doing Business

Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank (CGGB), is transforming rural banking in Andhra Pradesh by merging financial...

December 16, 2024

Central Bank of India

Respect for Doing Business

The Central Bank of India (CBI), a public sector giant with a rich heritage, is...

December 16, 2024

NO INDIAN LEFT BEHIND

NEW DIMENSIONS IN INCLUSIVE GROWTH

JOB GENERATIVE, SPATIALLY DISPERSED, EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE

In the grand halls of the 100th SKOCH Summit, a palpable energy buzzed as policymakers,...

November 4, 2024

The Man Who Wrote his Own Obituary – Bibek Debroy

Reformers Remember I met Bibek Debroy for the first time on a train to Amritsar....

October 22, 2024

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) Story

Respect for Doing Business

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has been recognised for its exceptional contributions to digital...

October 22, 2024

NIS Management Story

Respect for Doing Business

The NIS Management Limited’s journey towards digital transformation under the “Rationalisation and Workforce Automation” initiative...

October 21, 2024

SAVE Solutions Story

Some Honours are Worth Fighting For

SAVE Solutions Pvt Ltd has made remarkable strides in addressing financial inclusion and employment generation...

October 21, 2024

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Story

Some Honours are Worth Fighting For

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has made significant strides in financial inclusion with its innovative Micro...

October 21, 2024

Central Coalfields Story

Respect for Doing Business

Coal India, through its subsidiary Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), has played a pivotal role in...

October 21, 2024

Breaking Down Digital Silos: The Case for Independent Compliance Standards

In a revealing analysis of India's digital economy, stark contrasts have emerged across different sectors...

October 21, 2024

Annapurna Finance Story

Respect for Doing Business

Annapurna Finance, founded in Odisha, has significantly impacted poverty alleviation through financial inclusion, reaching underserved...

October 19, 2024

The Bank of India Story

Respect for Doing Business

India faces a significant socio-economic challenge: employment generation, particularly in rural areas and marginalised communities....

October 16, 2024

The Vector Finance Story

Respect for Doing Business

In the heart of rural India, amidst the underdeveloped regions of Odisha, Tripura, and Assam,...

October 15, 2024

The IIFL Samasta Story

Respect for Doing Business

In the heart of India, from the lanes of Darbhanga, Bihar, to the misty hills...

October 4, 2024

State of Compliance

Digital Gaming

The digital gaming industry in India is evolving rapidly and so is the need for...

September 27, 2024

Respect for Doing Business

Why your Business matters to India?

As Mukesh Ambani famously said, "What is good for India is good for Reliance.” The...

September 24, 2024

Havoc of Retrospective Taxation

– Respect for Doing Business

HOW ONE DECISION CHANGED INDIA’S FUTURE

By Sameer Kochhar In 2012, India found itself at a crossroads. The nation's once-booming economy...

September 12, 2024

Tata-Birla to Ambani-Adani – Need to Honour the Bhumiputras

By Sameer Kochhar Why should India care? While large businesses in other countries are often...

February 28, 2024

Tripura #21 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Tripura ranks #21 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

February 28, 2024

Goa #28 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Goa ranks #28 in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.  A total of...

February 28, 2024

Uttarakhand #23 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Uttarakhand ranks #23 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.  A total...

February 21, 2024

Nagaland Ranks #19 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Nagaland ranks #19 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Ranks #27 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Himachal Pradesh ranks #27 in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.  A total...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Meghalaya Ranks #26 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Meghalaya ranks #26 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.  A total...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Sikkim Ranks #25 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Sikkim ranks #25 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.  A total...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Chandigarh (UT) #24 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Chandigarh (UT) ranks #24 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023.  A...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Arunachal Pradesh  #22 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Arunachal Pradesh ranks #22 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Delhi #20 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Delhi ranks #20 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

February 21, 2024

Punjab #18 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Punjab ranks #18 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 21, 2024

Assam #17 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Assam ranks #17 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 20, 2024

Haryana Ranks #16 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Haryana ranks #16 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 20, 2024

Chhattisgarh #15 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Chhattisgarh ranks #15 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 20, 2024

Telangana ranks #14 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights Telangana ranks #14 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 20, 2024

Jammu & Kashmir (UT) #13 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Jammu & Kashmir (UT) ranks #13 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report...

Team Inclusion

February 20, 2024

Rajasthan ranks #12 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Rajasthan ranks #12 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 20, 2024

Karnataka ranks #11 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights Karnataka ranks #8 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 19, 2024

Madhya Pradesh ranks #10 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights Madhya Pradesh ranks #10 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A...

Team Inclusion

February 19, 2024

Bihar ranks #9 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights Bihar ranks #9 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 19, 2024

Kerala ranks #8 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights Kerala ranks #8 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion

February 19, 2024

West Bengal ranks #7 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights West Bengal ranks #7 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A...

Team Inclusion

February 19, 2024

Tamil Nadu ranks #6 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023.

Highlights Tamil Nadu ranks #6 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A...

February 16, 2024

Gujarat ranks #5 in the SKOCH State of Governance 2023

Highlights Gujarat ranks #5 nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2023. A Total...

Team Inclusion