Nothing to bank on

The government’s much-hyped Direct Benefit Transfer programme has hit a roadblock. Banks have failed to meet the huge demand for opening …

Future compromised

The Earth Summit was a historical opportunity to set the world on the correct development trajectory. Negotiators from 191 countries came …

COVID-19 response: Inclusion of women must for more resilient post-pandemic India

Policy responses should also aim to build women’s ability to cope with future shocks

Cash, on delivery: How India has taken up DBT in the times of COVID-19

India has employed its direct benefit transfer system to help people tide over the ongoing health and economic crises. Its real test will begin …

Will welfare schemes win votes for UPA?

An analysis of Brazil’s last three elections suggests that peopleÔÇêdo vote for parties for such initiatives, but only when …

Tech-transfer finds consensus on all but IPR issue

The new mechanism would however be a compromise between the developed world, particularly the US and the developing countries. 

TB nutrition aid falls short

Hurdles in availing financial support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana will exacerbate India’s tuberculosis crisis

Touchscreens for dogs, wearables for chickens: welcome to the world of animal technology

It might sound strange but the world of animal-computer interaction could improve their welfare and help us understand them better

Huge protest in Jharkhand against cash transfer scheme

People want Direct Benefit Transfer system to be replaced with old practice of getting rice at Re 1/kg at the ration shop

COP 22: developed countries pledge $23 million to support technology transfer

The pledge, however, does not mean that there shall be a transfer of intellectual property or patents to developing countries

Bihar starts physical verification of over 300,000 PM-Kisan beneficiaries

The move came after officials were informed that many undeserving candidates were availing the benefits

Cash transfers do not benefit

Jitendra visited three districts in Rajasthan to meet people who are supposed beneficiaries of UPA government’s much-touted Direct Benefit …

Cash transfers can help refugees, but they also carry risks. Insights from Kenya

Unrestricted cash transfers did not always achieve what they were meant for, find researchers in Kalobeyi refugee settlement

1.5 crore people didn’t avail Ujjwala loan benefit, 1.2 crore didn’t go for refill

While the scheme is touted as one providing free LPG connections to the poor, the cost of the first connection under PMUY is set at Rs 3,200

Is Jharkhand's ambitious Aadhaar linkage derailing MGNREGA?

For four years, Jharkhand has been experimenting with Aadhaar-MGNREGA link with missionary zeal. Its experience holds lessons for all the states …

How true were PM Modi’s claims made during Independence Day speech?

A probing look into his claims reveals that not all that he said is in sync with the official data

Keshav Desiraju transfer: When right bureaucrats are wronged

Government actions that appear to defend corrupt practices and commercial interests, can only bring down public institutions

Draft Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre crosses federal boundaries

The Centre seems more concerned over profitability of private solar power companies than protecting consumer interests

No Aadhaar, no LPG subsidy

Gas cylinder subsidy will be transferred only to those consumers who get their Aadhar number linked to LPG consumer number, insists petroleum …

COVID-19 relief didn’t reach Jan Dhan a/cs of many women: Survey

At least 12,500 women Jan Dhan account holders across 13 states were surveyed; 16% reported their Jan Dhan accounts were either not operational, …

North America discarded over 5 billion kg of industrial waste in 2018 and most of it went to landfills

New study looks into waste disposal by 24,000 facilities in Canada, Mexico and the United States

Miracle cure or placebo?

While CDM has been touted as the solution to all climate negotiation problems the reality is much different. This free market will impose huge …

Activists question health secretary Desiraju’s transfer

‘Such transfers undermine ability of public institutions to function efficiently and honestly’

Andhra Pradesh, Haryana try to ease farmer distress with some cash

Jaganmohan Reddy govt fulfills electoral promise; ML Khattar govt announces cash assistance in run up to state polls

Public–private partnerships can help achieve sustainable agricultural development goals

Public–private partnerships in agriculture have the potential to modernise the sector and provide numerous benefits to smallholder farmers