Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry
The writer is served for four decades in the Indian Army and has vast experience in infrastructure governance, institutional transparency, and administrative reforms. He has led digitisation and accountability initiatives within government systems and writes on the intersection of strategic statecraft, infrastructure as a tool of deterrence, and India’s civilisational governance traditions. The views expressed are of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
India’s Long Battle with Corruption: From Colonial Legacy to an Intergenerational Challenge
Corruption in India is often discussed through the lens of spectacular scams, yet its most corrosive effects are experienced quietly in the daily lives of ordinary citizens. This article traces the evolution of corruption...
Balancing the Sword: India’s Military Modernisation in a Multi-Front Strategic Environment
India’s capital defence allocations in the past two decades clearly points towards a gradual shift. Moving beyond service-centric debate toward a threat-based and theatre-integrated framework for defence planning, it raises a valid question –...
