The panel aimed to push the debate on the new opportunities and barriers in moving towards a more holistic public finance management system that strengthens the implementation of social welfare programs through the policy cycle – from formulation, execution to finally evaluation. Speakers:

1. Arun Sharma, Officer on Special Duty to MOS, Electronics & IT and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
2. Saurabh Garg, CEO, UIDAI, Government of India
3. Shrayana Bhattacharya, Senior Social Protection Economist, World Bank in India
4. Avani Kapur, Senior Fellow at Centre for Policy Research & Lead at Accountability Initiative (Moderator)