<h1>Economic Survey 2023-24 Advocates for Investment in State Machinery to Boost Progress and Enhance Government Efficiency.</h1> The Economic Survey 2023-24 emphasizes the need for dedicated investment in India's state machinery to sustain and accelerate progress amid evolving challenges. It highlights the significant strides made since 2014 in infrastructure and citizen welfare through direct benefit schemes. The Survey underscores the importance of enhancing state capacity via initiatives like Mission Karmayogi, which connects capacity building with human resource management. It advocates for expanding lateral entry into senior government positions and reimagining civil servant training. Accountability mechanisms are deemed essential to ensure effective policy outcomes, with an emphasis on professionalism and goal-oriented evaluations.