Dinesh Tyagi

Dinesh Kumar Tyagi is a retired IAS officer (1981 batch, Manipur–Tripura cadre) with experience across government, finance and e-governance. He has held roles in the Ministry of Finance’s banking division and served as Secretary for Education and Finance at the state level. He was also associated with public sector banking and financial institutions, including board positions at Syndicate Bank, UCO Bank, Indian Bank and SIDBI. He later served as Managing Director of CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd., where he led the expansion of Common Service Centres across India and was involved in scaling the network significantly over a decade.

Why India’s disaster policy needs North East-like funding model

Disasters like floods and fires demand proactive, cross-departmental climate resilience. Integrate mitigation into all government budgets, adopting a non-lapsable funding model to reduce losses and safeguard futures.
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Amit Shah factor: Can cooperative insurance crack India’s inclusion challenge?

With appropriate regulatory reforms, financial support and capacity-building efforts, co-operative insurers could emerge as vital players in India's insurance ecosystem.
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From villages to world stage: How Kho Kho can promote community participation in sports

Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport, offers immense potential to unite communities, fostering mass participation through its simplicity, cultural relevance, and minimal infrastructure needs.
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Climate resilience needs to be a community-led movement

Uttarakhand leads climate resilience efforts through global collaboration, the Dehradun Declaration, and community empowerment, emphasising innovation, regulation, and grassroots action to protect fragile Himalayan ecosystems.
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I Was a Returning Officer. Here’s What I Learned About Ballot Papers vs. EVMs.

EVM is not a panacea to all the issues regarding conduct of fair elections, but it is definitely a better option as compared to the use of physical ballot paper.
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How digital literacy shapes communities and drives sustainable growth in India

India’s digital literacy journey promotes a financially inclusive society, exemplifying sustainable digital enterprises through private capital and geographical equity.
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How India’s 6.5 lakh temples can drive cultural and economic renaissance, fueling Atmanirbhar Bharat

India's temples can drive social and economic upliftment, aligning with our culture. Tapping into this potential could position India as a global leader.
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100-day agenda for Modi 3.0: How to combat corruption in bureaucracy

There is a need to design a framework to address the issue of corruption in bureaucracy, especially at the cutting edge of public interface.
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100-day agenda for new government: Modi 3.0 must revamp Green Credit scheme with dedicated institution

One agenda for the new government should be to revisit the Green Credit scheme, establish an institution for speedy and focused implementation, and create a unique technology platform for easy acceptance by all stakeholders.
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100-day agenda for new government: Why India must prioritise Geriatric Care for its ageing population now

Establishing a "Ministry of Elderly – Geriatric Care" is crucial for comprehensive elderly care. The new government should prioritise this in its first 100 days, leveraging the elderly's experience and wisdom to benefit future generations and recognising them as valuable national assets.
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