India's Think Tanks Face Scrutiny Over Lack of Disclosure and Policy Influence

Imagine some smart people who write reports to help leaders make important decisions for the country.

But sometimes, these reports might not be completely honest.

They might be paid for by companies who want the leaders to make decisions that help those companies, not necessarily everyone.

These reports might not use good ways to gather information, like asking the right people or looking at all the facts.

This can lead to bad rules that don't help people as much as they should.

For India to become a strong country, the advice given to leaders needs to be trustworthy.

So, it's important that these smart people clearly say who paid for their reports and how they got their information.

This way, leaders can make the best decisions for everyone.

Leaders and news reporters often use these reports, so it's crucial they are reliable.