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The '''objective''' of this portal is to increase transparency in government by simplifying indigenous concepts or by introducing domestic institutions to support the professional development of public policy economists. It is meant to enrich and enhance citizen friendly policy formulation through dialogue and collaborative action. | The '''objective''' of this portal is to increase transparency in government by simplifying indigenous concepts or by introducing domestic institutions to support the professional development of public policy economists. It is meant to enrich and enhance citizen friendly policy formulation through dialogue and collaborative action. | ||
− | The '''motivation''' behind this site is | + | The '''motivation''' behind this site is the then Chief Economic Advisor at Ministry of Finance, Government of India-[[Dr. Kaushik Basu]](Dec 2009 - July 2012)- who on the occasion of fiftieth year of establishment of Indian Economic Service inspired IES officers to create a website for explaining economics related concepts which are of relevance to India. |
The '''forerunner''' for this website is the internally circulated daily newsletter ''iES Today'' which was widely received and appreciated by policy makers of the country. | The '''forerunner''' for this website is the internally circulated daily newsletter ''iES Today'' which was widely received and appreciated by policy makers of the country. |
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