Srinagar, Nov. 16 -- Imagine walking past the Deputy Commissioner's office in Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar or Jammu and encountering a giant electronic screen displaying the district's development report card. How many roads were sanctioned? How many completed? Which water supply schemes remain unfinished? How much money was released, how much spent, and who is responsible for the delays?

No political speeches. No ribbon-cutting ceremonies. No advertisements celebrating achievements. Just numbers, visible to everyone.

Why shouldn't this become a permanent feature outside every district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir?

The Missing Public Report Card

Governments routinely announce development packages, inaugurate projects and publicise...