Description: This special issue of the prestigious Indian Economic Journal is a collection of academic papers focusing on the challenges faced by the state following its bifurcation from Telangana. It offers a critical appraisal of the state's finances and its attempts to scale a higher growth trajectory.
Detailed Topics:
Impact of Bifurcation: Critical analysis of the A.P. Reorganisation Act 2014 and the resulting financial "doldrums" and resource crunch.
Structural Changes: Changes in the residuary state’s structure between 1960 and 2015, including urban development comparisons with Telangana
Agriculture & Allied Sectors: Research on agrarian distress, farmers' suicides, organic farming, and the "Blue Revolution" in fisheries.
Industrial & Service Sectors: Performance of SEZs, the impact of industrial air pollution on health, and the development of the IT and services sectors.
Social Security: Evaluations of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, MGNREGA performance, and the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS).
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