Andhra Pradesh plans separate budget for agriculture and allied sectors
It would include a Rs 100-crore pilot project to introduce solar pump sets
Diesel cars dearer; cycles cheaper
Delhi allocates a fourth of its budget for improving transport
It’s pouring money and schemes in agriculture
No dearth of funds for agri credit and new institutions
Economic Survey low on health; public health infrastructure may take a backseat
The Survey reiterates the government’s commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Forget Union budget, track state budgets now
Irregularities, fraud prompt countries to tighten grip on voluntary offset markets
The demand for offsets, however, is not likely to decline any time soon
Budget banks on insurance; neglects deteriorating public healthcare
Stress on insurance poised to benefit the private sector
Will the budget create a bang?
The 2015-16 Union budget will declare Modi government's development agenda
Lean, mean scheme
Budget to start process of reforming Central rural schemes, 45 years after first demand
Farmers feel left out
The budget is more concerned about the consumer than the grower
Ready for guillotining?
As told to Parliament (March 25, 2022): Central hub to provide quality seeds to farmers
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch of Barak river declared 6th national waterway
Budgetary support of Rs 123 crore for infrastructure on the stretch in Assam
Waste-to-energy plants to get a boost, says Chidambaram
Scheme to encourage cities, municipalities to set up such projects to get encouragement
Anganwadi workers hit the streets in protest
Allege government failure in implementation of remuneration hike, other demands not met
Interim Budget 2019: Renewable energy plans on hold till full budget
Lots of hints dropped but no concrete proposal
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector
BJP’s maiden budget disappointing for farmers
Jaitley continues with UPA schemes on agriculture, allocates more funds
Elusive hunt for skills and jobs
Budget outlays will not do much for job creation or readying youth for skilled work
Budget offers big push for rural infrastructure
Green transportation gets lip service
India set for mission Mars
Budget proposes Rs 125 crore for the ambitious project
AIDS epidemic can end by 2030: UNAIDS
India reverses HIV epidemic, but reports high number of new infections
Too little in environment ministry's kitty
Reduction in ministry's budget by almost half expected to hit forestry research the most
A token gesture for food security
Activists say the budget lays bare governmentÔÇÖs intentions over food security bill
Budget holds much-needed rural reform
Proposes to redefine backward region