Former minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh is being blamed for the slide in India’s industrial output by halting more than 60 large projects and holding up another 450 projects. During his tenure, the ministry was enmeshed in various controversies. His “uncalled for” remarks on certain issues drew flak from all quarters.

Former minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh is being blamed for the slide in India’s industrial output by halting more than 60 large projects and holding up another 450 projects. During his tenure, the ministry was enmeshed in various controversies. His “uncalled for” remarks on certain issues, including those on IIMs,

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