History of FDR

Representation to the 16th Finance Commission, Chief Economic Advisor, and Cabinet Secretary

Research and advocacy in public finance involving meeting with key stakeholders, and publication of the discussion paper 'A Plea for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth'.

OPS campaign and advocacy

Meeting with the Finance Minister and eminent stakeholders

Preserving Growth Momentum

Publication of book ‘Preserving Growth Momentum’ and Indian Democracy at Work 3rd edition - Public Finances

Towards Universal Viable Healthcare

Publication of book ‘Towards Universal Viable Healthcare’ and advocacy through varied channels including representations to NITI Aayog, and Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister

Indian Democracy at Work 2nd edition

Rule of Law

Crisis as opportunity webinar series

Agriculture, Urbanization, Healthcare

Indian Democracy at Work 1st edition

Money Power and Politics

Governance in Action lecture series

FDR invited eminent individuals such as Prof. Lant Pritchett and Prof. Jeffrey Hammer to initiate fruitful deliberation and discussion in the fields of healthcare and education.

Andhra Pradesh Reorganization report

FDR conducted an extensive study of the state of Public Finances in Andhra Pradesh, leading to production of accurate data for inferences and policy decisions.

Surajya Yatra

‘Surajya’ translating to good governance, the Yatra was aimed at raising awareness in regards to the need for better governance in regards to Education, Healthcare, Agriculture and Local Governance.

Roundtable on Healthcare and representation to NITI Aayog

Representation to Kasturirangan Committee on the New Education Policy

99th Constitutional amendment

Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act

Cancellation of 122 2G spectrum licenses

Lifting of export ban on food grains

97th Constitutional amendment

Removal of barriers of inter-state trade in food grains

Gram Nyayalayas Act

National Rural Health Mission

Right to Information Act

Survey in 107 polling stations in Andhra Pradesh to detect polling irregularities

Collection of 1 Cr. signatures for local governments

91st Constitutional amendment

The Election and other related laws (amendment) act

Facilitated full tax exemption to individuals and corporations on all contributions to political parties.

Disclosure of criminal antecedents of electoral candidates

Election Watch

Election Watch - Started as a ‘know your electoral candidate’ initiative, it evolved into a campaign to engage citizens in preventing polling irregularities and screening candidates for criminal records. In Andhra Pradesh, the efforts led contesting parties to not field half the candidates in Lok Satta’s list owing to criminalisation.

Citizens Charter

Citizens Charter - in an attempt to efficiently enhance service delivery, FDR led the advocacy for a Citizens Charter across government departments, which outlines clear responsibilities, performance standards, service delivery timelines, and compensation mechanisms for service failures.

Short delivery of petrol

Short delivery of petrol - on account of leakages and irregularities in services, FDR/Loksatta initiated random inspections of petrol stations with measuring cans for verification. Covering over 1500 stations, the measurement activity revealed 5-10% irregularities in petrol delivery, alerting oil companies and State governments. The effort led to saving of Rs. 1 Crore per day, and the installation of electronic devices at stations to test quality.

Establishment of the Foundation for Democratic Reforms