Management of the seven Prakritis as described by Kautilya, is an essential intervention to enforce the authority of the state and maintain its stability. Discuss with relevance to the contemporary Indian context.

Answer: Answer: Saptanga (Seven vital organs constituting the body politic of the state) and India’s preparedness.
Correlating with the governmental policies.

1. King (Government) – Control over the execution of laws and a substantial involvement in the making of these laws, Access to resources of the country(domestic as well as foreign), Responsibility for the security and territorial integrity of the nation.
2. Amatyas(Ministers and Administrators) – Constitutional and statutory Immunities enable them to exercise their authority without fear or favour, affection or ill-will, As representatives of the citizens they carry out duties to fulfill their constitutional and electoral obligations –
   maintaining harmony and development of the citizenry.
3. Janapada(Territory and citizens) – Form the reason for the existence of the state, need to be protected and governed for realisation of their innate potential and well-being, Reap the benefits of the social capital.
4. Mitra(Allies) – Ensure secure borders and focus on human development, Fulfil the mandates of international conventions and collaborate for global good.
5. Danda(Police and Security Forces) – To maintain law and order and maintain peace, security and sovereignty of the state.
6. Kosha (Government Accounts/Funds and Reserves) – Budgetary expenditures, trade and commerce, carrying out the obligations of a welfare state etc.

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