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Published date01 December 2024
DOIhttp://doi.org/10.1177/00195561241299261
AuthorSachin Chowdhry
Date01 December 2024
Editorial
Good governance among other postulations is an interplay between responsive poli-
cies and programmes, stakeholders’ participation and continued engagement,
resource provision and resilience in the systems. Wicked problems such as pandem-
ics or stakeholder protests can test the systemic vibrancy. The state has to respond
to such challenges alongside more commonly expected interventions in sectors such
as health, education, employment, agriculture and so on. This issue covers many
such areas, along with developments in the neighbourhood and globally.
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensied poverty for millions, amplifying issues
such as hunger, malnutrition and lack of access to clean water, healthcare and edu-
cation. Priya Bhalla revisits Gandhi’s socio-economic vision for India’s develop-
ment amid these contemporary challenges. Her article comprehensively outlines
Gandhi’s ideas, grouped into six core objectives: employment, emancipation, equal-
ity, environment, ethics and education. Bhalla discusses Gandhi’s economic pre-
scriptions for achieving these goals, assessing their current relevance by classifying
them as ‘alive’, ‘ailing’ or ‘abandoned’. For methods deemed impractical today, she
proposes contemporary alternatives that remain aligned with Gandhi’s vision,
aiming to ensure that his philosophy continues to inform practical approaches to
modern socio-economic issues.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread societal disruption, economic hard-
ship and the large-scale relocation of populations worldwide. Prakash Chand Kandpal,
in his article, explores the mass reverse migration of labourers in India, particularly in
Uttarakhand, following the government’s strict lockdown. As migrant workers, espe-
cially in the informal sector, faced nancial distress and limited resources, many
were forced to return to their native regions as a means of survival. Kandpal focuses
on the policy and governance challenges in managing this reverse migration, evaluat-
ing the state’s response and highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to
safeguard migrants’ livelihoods and support their reintegration post-pandemic.
The Constitution of India was designed to promote coordination between the
Union and the states through a clear division of powers. Rajbir Singh Dalal and
Sandeep, in their article, analyse how the COVID-19 pandemic tested this federal
structure. Initially, conicts arose as the Central government imposed a sudden
nationwide lockdown without consulting the states, sidelining them in key deci-
sions. However, as the pandemic progressed, a more collaborative relationship
emerged, particularly in the management of medical supplies, migrant workers, and
essential services. The authors highlight how, despite early conicts, the Indian
Editorial
Indian Journal of Public
Administration
70(4) 667–671, 2024
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