Letter to AP CM on AP Public Service Delivery Guarantee
30th August, 2017 To, Sri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati Andhra Pradesh Dear Sri Chandra Babu Naidu garu, I have read news reports of your…
In a candid conversation with Dr.R.S. Praveen Kumar, IPS, Secretary of TSWREIS -About his pursuit of discovering the potential of marginalized groups
Not everyone treads on the road less traveled. But passionate leaders with determination to bring change often take difficult paths. One such leader is Dr.RS Praveen Kumar who chose…
Expert Speak: Interview with Dr.Keshav Desiraju, former Health Secretary
As run-up to the National Roundtable on Universal Healthcare to held on April 23, 2016, FDR had the opportunity to interview Dr.Keshav Desiraju, former Health Secretary, Government of India on Healthcare…
In conversation with Shri. Kaki Madhav Rao, Former Chief Secretary, AP and Former State Election Commissioner, AP
Research team at Foundation for Democratic Reforms, had a freewheeling conversation with Shri. Kaki Madhav Rao on a wide range of contemporary governance issues such as simultaneous elections, conduct of…
An Aspirant’s Journey To Success
Mr.Somay Munde, a Chemical Engineer from IIT Bombay is a perfect combination of determination and intelligence. He developed a passion to pursue Civil Service since his IIT days and has…
Swachh Bharat- From the lens of a Practitioner
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is Government of India’s flagship program which aims to accomplish the vision of a 'Clean India' by 2nd October 2019, the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Its mission…
An Impact that will Endure
Abdul Kalam’s passing has seen a national outpour of grief. This emotional unity in a diverse India is rare in peacetime. No other public figure endeared himself to all sections…
In Conversation with Ms. Padma Karri, UPSC Achiever and a former FDR Research Associate
Passion, Commitment and Energy define Ms.Padma Karri who was successful in the 2014 Civil Services Exam. She perfectly symbolizes the youth who want to change the country and choose the…
Respond to it wisely
GRAFT AT KARNATAKA LOKAYUKTA : There is no question that Karnataka Lokayukta is a fit case for removal of the Ombudsman, in addition to criminal pro The serious, credible charges…
Message from voters : Empower local governments- let tax payers be in charge!
Delhi Assembly election is in reality an election to the city government. The people took active and lively interest in campaign, voting and outcome in large part because it impacts…