Ethics in Governance Resolution of Dilemmas. E-book. Formato EPUB Mohan Kanda   -  Bsp Books, 2017  - 

his book Ethics in Governance is rich source of thought on the subject Ethics as the overaching frame work for the application of acceptable principles is an important concern today. The case studies dealt will hopefully prove useful in onderstading and responding to the demands of the day to day situations.

Random HarvestAn Assorted Miscellany. E-book. Formato EPUB Mohan Kanda   -  Bsp Books, 2021  - 

I have often wondered as to how much inexhaustible variety of knowledge and expertise is packed in Mohan's lean and thin frame.         The best of all is that his writings bring a lot of knowledge in an easy reading, which is laced with his customary wit and humour, thus making for compulsive reading. Keep writing Mohan, our friend, so that we can keep going!General Nirmal Chander Vij,PVSM, UYSM, AVSMMohan Kanda delights us even as he educates us in these nuggets of plain good sense, intelligence and, above all, utter honesty. If wisdom can come with a smile or laughter with a lesson, they do so in these editorials. I can only say, 'Keep writing, dear friend'.Gopalkrishna Gandhi,formerly Diplomat and Governor of West Bengal.An amazing and heady mix of reflections and recollections, not only pertaining to the vast variety of postings of Mohan over his career, but also about matters of interest and importance, especially to the youth. Every day something entirely different is thrown up and that keeps interest going.V.K. Agnihotri,                                                      former Secretary General, Rajya SabhaContents:1. Bringing up the Parents2. Incredible India Wallowing in Neglect3. History or Farce – or a Political Tool?4. Allergy to Dissent5. Man and Machine – The Love-Hate Game6. Who is saying 'No' to Telugu?7. Balancing the Self-Respect Bandwagon8. Losses - Real and Perceived9. Spirituality and Politics!10. Delayed Announcements Deny Benefits11. Rollback Sops for All Religions12. Pragmatism or Populism?13. An Idea whose Time Hasn’t Come14. Only Time Will Tell if the Budget is Good15. Fund of Funds Release @ NITI16. Why States are Seeking More17. AP Summits and MoUs Why Intentions do not become Investments18. South may be Sour Grapes for BJP19. All is Fair in Legislatures and War20. ‘Jo Dikhta, Wo Bikta’21. ‘Day Zero’ Zeroing in on us22. Time to Revisit Standard Time23. A Myopic Govt that is Penny Wise.24. Costs of Aping China25. Waste not Solid Opportunities26. Past Efforts must be Recognized27. India Must Gird up its Loins as a Messenger of Peace28. Intolerance of a different Kind29. “Lateral Entry’ Feature Disquieting30. In the Fitness of Things31. Sympathy Seldom Fetches Votes32. Working at Cross-Purposes33. Beware Fake News Swamp34. NCM Defeat Augurs Well for the Nation 

Agriculture in IndiaContemporary Challenges: in the Context of Doubling Farmer’s Income. E-book. Formato EPUB Mohan Kanda   -  Bsp Books, 2021  - 

The book “Agriculture in India – Contemporary Challenges in the context of Doubling Farmers Income” presents a meaningful synthesis of the challenges concerning agricultural research, development, policy and programmes. It eloquently describes the opportunities with thought provoking prescriptions for harnessing the best of the talents & technologies and policies for making Indian agriculture a vibrant sector of economy. It emphasises on the farmers in the rural India to produce locally and trade globally. The book is a treasure of information and knowledge & largely experience of Shri Mohan Kanda, Former Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India and Chief Secretary of undivided Andhra Pradesh. This is a `must read' piece to have a deep dive in the realm of rural land scape for understanding the contemporary challenges the Indian agriculture is facing and to move forward with a vision to achieve an enabling environment for agriculture to yield more income (money) to Annadata with less exploitation of the Mother Earth. Heartiest congratulations to the learned author for the painstaking efforts. The book takes a clear-eyed view of each of the important sub-sectors through which this policy must attempt to realise its ultimate goal. It attempts provide an overview of all important issues in Indian agriculture today and offers suggestions for the way forward. These interventions, implemented in a timely and efficient fashion, are expected to promote sustainable growth and make India a global leader in the agriculture sector. The book is an attempt to provide a template for the discussion of agriculture policy in India. Contents: 1. Agriculture in India 2.  Challenges and Opportunities 3. Sustainable Growth and Equitable Development 4.  The Road Ahead About the Author: Dr. Mohan Kanda retired from the Indian Administrative Service (Andhra Pradesh Cadre) in 2005. In his long and distinguished career, he served in various capacities at the State as well as at the Centre, including as Secretary (Department of Agriculture) Government of India, and Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh. He holds a Doctorate in Cooperative Agricultural Credit. After retirement from the Service, he served as a Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, and as a Member of the Steering Committee of the Planning Commission for the formulation of the 12th Five Year Plan for "Agriculture and Allied Sectors". He has helped shape several national policies including the National Policy on Agriculture, the National Policy on Cooperatives and the National Policy on Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Project-Affected Persons. He has also contributed significantly to the formulation of the law governing Multi-State Cooperatives.