Governments find themselves expanding the entitlements of the least productive - farmers and bureaucrats - and abridging those of the more productive parts of the workforce.
Rajasthan has taken the lead on structural reforms which could help India attract business and employ a fast-growing workforce.
Despite the recent Western criticism on Bangladesh's labour standards, India has a long way to go before it overtakes the neighbour in global exports.
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam kindly answered rediff.com's questions for an exclusive interview.
British India Corporation employs about 1,800 people
The e-commerce story in India has begun to look up.
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