Union Budget 2024-25: Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore in interest-free loans for private sector research
Experts question decision to prioritise profit-driven private innovation over public research
What the budget holds for the agriculture sector in Kenya
The agriculture sector, which has received a slightly bigger share of the budget, remains vital to the country’s economic recovery strategy
Union Budget 2021-22: How significant is it in the time of COVID-19?
Nirmala Sitharaman needs to announce bold measures for undertaking additional public spending on an urgent basis
Bangladesh minister talks about the country's national adaptation plan
The special assistant to the chief advisor in charge of ministry of forest and environment from Bangladesh, Raja Devashish Roy, told participants …
Union Budget 2019-20: Govt makes major push for easy adoption of e-vehicles
The sops include tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on loans taken to buy e-vehicles, more charging station in smart cities, highways
Budget 2023-24: Experts hail Centre’s mangrove restoration scheme but stress on scientific implementation
MISHTI scheme could potentially attract private investments in carbon offset projects
Union Budget 2020-21: Finance Minister promises Rs 4,400 cr to fight air pollution
But the budget document does not reflect the bold increase
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Union Budget 2024-25: Scientists disappointed over silence on National Research Foundation
Lack of transparency persists in proposed institution’s structure, governance
Runup to Interim Budget 2024: It should show a road map for the next 5 to 10 years
The budget needs to recognise the long-term threat to food security from climate change even if it is not an election issue in short term
Financial inclusion critical for building sustainable Indian cities
Financial inclusion not just a matter of economic growth, but also of social justice and ensuring sustainability
International year of millets: Centre to work on decentralised processing & marketing
Themes for a comprehensive plate-to-farm millet food system proposed the People’s Convention on Millets for Millions
Three days to go before 2022 ends; farmers’ income yet to double
Income of farmers in some states decreased from 2015-16 to 2018-19, new standing committee report shows
Union Budget 2021-22 must protect allocation for children even after pandemic
Children have largely remained unscathed by the virus, but disruptions due to the pandemic and the resultant lockdown have affected aspects of a …
Budget 2020-21: Experts hope for more funds to boost farm income
They also hope money will be given for irrigation facilities as well as for women and tenant farmers
Underfunding, misleading claims: The story of MGNREGA in New India
Govt has made tall claims on NREGA implementation; but it is neither keen on providing dignified wages nor allocating adequate funds for the scheme
Union Budget 2019-2020: Government giving more importance to food fortification
Budgetary allocation for fortified rice scheme in the present budget increased by 18,000 crore
Union Budget 2019-20: Gush of funds for piped water
The government allocated Rs 9,150.36 crore for National Rural Drinking Water Programme — increase of 69% from last year
Every country can make a difference — but carbon reductions need to be realistic & fair
Developing countries can decarbonise while continuing to grow
Climate Emergency CoP 25: UN member states continue to default on payments
7.2 million euros outstanding till November 15, 2019
Natural option: Organic, natural farming not only profitable & sustainable but also productive
CSE recently consolidated long-term evidence on holistic benefits of organic and natural farming; here’s what we found
Girls' education after COVID-19: Expectations from Bihar Budget 2021-22
It remains to be seen how the state's education budget responds to the reduced outlay for the sector in the Union Budget
Clean cooking fuel, urban mobility find place in Union Budget 2021-22
Rs 18,000 crore to support public bus transport services; experts believe move could bring down pollution
Government funds are not ‘taxpayer money’ — media and politicians should stop confusing the two
Kowtowing to a myth of ‘taxpayer money’ may act as a handbrake on decisive action
Budget 2020-21: Will Sitharaman keep aside Rs 1.10 lakh crore to revamp India's discoms
Sitharaman may provide support for Ujjwala beneficiaries for buying refill gas cylinders