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This chapter begins with the challenge of implementation or execution in India’s context. It describes the systemic view of program implementation and public services delivery. It draws attention to the paradox of outstanding examples of institutional success in execution amidst pervasive state failures. The examples of census and elections are used to illustrate why certain activities are done well by governments. It then examines the challenges of balancing strictness in enforcing the law against the associated likelihood of harassment or corruption and concludes by examining the trade-off between coordination, which demands a strong convening centre, on the one hand, and empowerment of line departments and field functionaries, on the other. |
