Union Budget 2022-23: Funds for science very low for India to make a mark, say experts
The importance that the government gives to science and technology is reflected in the budget, experts said
Simply put: The budget amid a pandemic
Down To Earth’s cartoonist Sorit Gupto analyses the budget for the next financial year through his cartoons
Fifteenth Finance Commission: Over Rs. 4.36 lakh crore for local governments
Local governments will get special health grants
Fillip, more funds for disease surveillance in Union Budget 2021-22
Pradhan Mantri AtmaNirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana will help improve detection and treatment of new diseases but not fortify the overall health …
Union Budget 2021-22 earmarks Rs 3 lakh crore to power sector recovery
Fund to be released based on financial performance, viability demonstration by distribution companies
No elixir for rural India: Union Budget 2023-24 has very little to offer the rural population; here’s why
The last full budget before the incumbent party seeks re-election in May 2024 should have targeted India’s suffering rural folk to enable …
Union Budget 2023-24: A ministry-wise budgetary breakdown
What were the allocations made to various sectors; how do they compare to last year's numbers
Why Union Budget 2022-23 is not good in environmental terms
By slashing allocation for environmental organisations, regulatory boards and introducing infrastructure development schemes, the Centre has sent …
Union Budget 2021-22: Do states have much to cheer for?
The recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission are unlikely to make much of a difference to cash-strapped states
Union Budget 2020-21 promises Rs 4,400 cr for clean air; how, where and how soon?
Fiscal promise for clean air action without a blueprint for spending; even after a year of NCAP, output & outcome indicators not available in …
COVID-19 stimulus: Discoms privatisation in UTs draws some flak
The government is using lockdown as an opportunity to push a bill, according to experts
COVID-19: Sitharaman’s second tranche of economic stimulus fails to enthuse
Experts question announcements made for street vendors, small and marginal farmers and migrant workers
Ending child marriage, beyond slogans
Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2020-21 speech proposed a task force to review minimum age of marriage for women; child marriage is widely …
Union Budget 2020-21: Big chunk goes to tigers and elephants
Allocation for other species reduced
WTO Ministerial Conference: India objects to agriculture draft text
India believes that some members are pushing for an accelerated phasing out of agriculture export subsidy
Union Budget 2021-22: How good is the hike in allocation for health?
Sitharaman admits high out-of-pocket-expenditure worrying; claims ‘137%’ hike to health and well-being in budget
Union Budget 2021-22: Despite farmer protests, agriculture concerns hardly addressed
Overall budgetary allocation to agriculture down 8% from last year, no major announcement for flagship schemes
Union Budget 2022-23: Whither Amrit Kaal
Nirmala Sitharaman did not talk about the developmental targets promised for this year under the Strategy for New India@75, but set the country …
Union Budget 2020-21: Unremarkable for health sector
Allocation increased but just enough to offset inflation; new schemes criticised by experts
Union Budget 2020-21: Big plans for storage facilities
Promise of cold storage capacity at villages, warehousing at blocks, refrigerated rail coaches to reduce losses
Science and technology to get over Rs 16,000 crore in Budget 2023-24, experts say not enough
Slight jump over last year’s allocation of Rs 14,217 crore; does not account for inflation or foster research ecosystem
Union Budget 2022-23: What India really needs
The consensus among economists and experts: The large but voiceless vulnerable sections need government protection and they need it now.
Budget 2023-24: What can it offer for the development of Indian cities?
Strengthening urban local bodies & capacities of citizens, communities key for sustainable development of Indian cities
Union Budget 2021-22: What should be the priorities for agriculture?
Increasing budgetary allocations towards Rural Employment Guarantee Act is non-negotiable
Union Budget 2020-21: Quantum computing gets funds
Rs 8,000 crore over 5 years may go some way to help Indian researchers catch up with a dast-evolving global scene