Vaibhav Maloo, Managing Director of Enso Group and CEO of Enso Webworks, recently appeared on India Today to introduce his newly launched book, An Indian Manifesto. The book presents a bold and detailed roadmap for reform across 54 central ministries, bringing citizen voices to the heart of policy discourse.
The conversation on India Today spanned topics ranging from finance and foreign capital flows to civic hygiene, urban infrastructure, and public accountability, areas that Maloo believes are critical to India’s rise as a truly developed nation.
AKSHITA : You come from the private sector but have written a deeply policy-focused book. What gap in public discourse are you trying to fill?
VAIBHAV MALOO: “Through this book, I want to show that Indian citizens too can voice their opinions and put forth their demands in a manifesto. As a proud citizen of India, I believe social media, verbal discourses, and even movies can be used to end the policy paralysis in our country. The aim is to help India reach the level of developed nations by acting on the issues mentioned in this book with both top-down and bottom-up effects”
AKSHITA : Your chapters cut across ministries like education, disaster management, and urban planning. Which ministry or sector do you feel is at the greatest crossroads today?
VAIBHAV MALOO:“The Ministry of Finance. It’s very powerful and can cause drastic changes in how foreign remittances are handled. The RBI falls under its purview, and current laws about minimum limits on remittances and company rules need faster reforms. I believe opening India’s stock exchanges to foreign company listings will allow reciprocal investments and strengthen the rupee. Indians should have the freedom to decide where to invest, rather than being directed to keep funds within India.”
AKSHITA: You emphasize culturally rooted and globally benchmarked solutions. Can you share an idea from Germany, Japan, or Singapore that India could realistically adapt?
VAIBHAV MALOO : “A basic but crucial step: maintaining health and hygiene. cleanliness and animal-free streets are essential to improving quality of life and attracting tourists and businesses. India needs to clean its cities, towns, and villages, eliminate open sewage, and ensure a clean water supply. These steps can transform the country’s image globally.”
AKSHITA: How do you see your book influencing real change? Is it a manifesto for citizens to demand better governance, or do you hope for uptake within the system too?
VAIBHAV MALOO: “I hope my book is read widely by citizens passionate about India’s future. It’s meant to inspire them to create ripples through social media and discussions. I also hope journalists write about the book’s vision and that policymakers take note. My ultimate dream is for this book to inspire top-down and bottom-up policy changes that end India’s current policy paralysis.”
Conclusion
Vaibhav Maloo’s An Indian Manifesto is more than just a book, it’s a call to action. By connecting public voices with policy reform, he pushes India to break free from policy stagnation and define a bold path to becoming a developed nation
