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India's Economic Reform AgendaA Scorecard
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India's Economic Reform Agenda
A Scorecard

Photo: PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images

Pundits sometimes act as if “economic reforms” are a light switch that India’s central government can turn on and off. In reality, the process of reforming the economy is nuanced, involving a diverse set of issues and actors. The following scorecard is a list of thirty big reforms that the Modi government confronted when it took office, and the status of each. Such a list can never be absolutely definitive, and we welcome the feedback of others. We hope this list helps the public understand the choices that are on the table, and that each reform will move at an independent pace. This scorecard will be updated on a monthly basis as we see tangible progress on individual reforms.

Review the scorecard from Prime Minister Modi’s first term on our old site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cabinet ministers stand with President of India Ram Nath Kovind after taking the oath of office at the President house in New Delhi on May 30, 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cabinet ministers stand with President of India Ram Nath Kovind after taking the oath of office at the President house in New Delhi on May 30, 2019. Photo: PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images

Methodology

To establish this list, CSIS first conducted a literature review, looking for the frequency that individual reforms were listed by business associations, prominent economists, and government agencies. To refine the list, CSIS conducted a robust survey of over 50 prominent economists, policymakers, and experts. CSIS also organized a series of workshops in Washington D.C. and New Delhi featuring experts from outside the Indian government who further refined the list and helped determine the difficulty of enacting. Feedback is welcome.

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We welcome your feedback on this scorecard and on the specific reforms listed. Please fill out the form with your feedback here/on the following page

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