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
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
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
Analysis of Union Budget since 1947
As countdown to the Union Budget has already begun, Down To Earth looks back at the history of budget presentations and how they responded to …
Union Budget 2024-25 set blueprint for India’s New Green Deal
Sitharaman’s announcements are in line with PM Modi’s 2021 Glasgow declaration on Net Zero by 2070
Simply Put: MGNREGA, elephant in the room
Union budget 2015: Children left asking for their dues, as ever
The most drastic cut in child budget so far has occurred in the 2015-16 budget
Union Budget 2024-25: Scientists disappointed over silence on National Research Foundation
Lack of transparency persists in proposed institution’s structure, governance
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 …
Creation of water harvesting structures: Will the Centre achieve the target?
The Centre has announced the construction of half a million dug wells and farm ponds to tackle drought
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
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
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 2019-20: 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
Hit-&-miss: EV sector gets support in Budget 2023-24, but misses out on long-term vision
Crucial research-linked incentives are missing, which are needed as EV market in India requires time to mature
Union Budget 2019-20: Income support for farmers drives historic allocation for agri ministry
Rs 75,000 crore for income assistance to boost rural consumption, claims government
Public spending to rescue Indian economy: Economic Survey 2020-21
The Survey hints Union Budget 2021-22 will be a 'maximum government' affair
Budget attempts to provide relief to drought-hit farmers
But boost in agriculture budget not enough, say experts
Union Budget 2020-21: Examining the agri-research agenda
Increased investment in agriculture research an absolute need of the hour
Union Budget 2020-21: Big talk on natural farming but no support
India has the largest share in the world’s organic farmers pie
Union Budget 2020-21 for power sector: Getting smart meters in 3 years quite a task
Sector riddled with technical and implementational difficulties, say experts
Is the Union Budget 2022-23 renewable energy friendly?
The budgetary allocations may have indirect impacts on RE from capital goods lists of customs exemptions
How is textile industry placed in Union Budget 2021-22
Textile is a water-intensive industry; no details, however, were given about water conservation and wastewater treatment during the budget speech
How green was Budget 2023-24
Down To Earth’s reportage on the penultimate budget before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Union Budget 2023-24 focus on renewable energy and biogas plants
The Centre wants to promote a circular economy through its focus on renewable energy transition and biogas