Category: Economic Development
The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways
The ‘mission 100% electrification’ project is about chasing a mirage of turning into a green railway; a large number of serviceable diesel locomotives will also become redundant
Balancing Inflation Control and Economic Growth
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has recently decided to keep the policy rates unchanged to help stabilize headline inflation.
Gamify India’s skilling initiatives
Gamified and simulation-based learning and training modules can potentially improve the quality and outcome of workforce training
States and the challenge before the Finance Commission
The Government of Tamil Nadu recently hosted the Sixteenth Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya
Tourism Sector in India | SASCI Scheme
The Centre has recently sanctioned interest-free loans amounting to ₹3,295 crore to 23 States. These funds are earmarked for 40 new projects aimed at developing tourism sites and infrastructure under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’.
Reforming Public Distribution System (PDS) to Curb Leakage
An ICRIER study estimates that the annual fiscal cost of leakage in distributing food grains to over 800 million beneficiaries under the free rations scheme is ₹69,000 crores.
Changes in India’s Exchange Rate Regime
In recent years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transitioned from a relatively flexible exchange rate regime to a more inflexible one.
Recognising the economic value of unpaid work in India
Valuing women’s unpaid contributions can reshape our understanding of economic productivity.
A picture of a growing economic divide in India
Data from the paper titled, ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’, show a growing gap that is leading to a questioning of federalism
Agricultural Productivity in India and GM Crops
India’s agricultural productivity has lagged behind other countries, leading to a relatively low contribution to the national economy over the years.
Equitable Agrifood Systems
The theme of World Food Day 2024, ‘Right to foods for a better life and a better future,’ emphasized the need for everyone to have access to nutritious food.
A modified UBI policy may be more feasible
As a core issue is financial feasibility, what may work best in India is using a modified policy as a base to which other transfer policies can be added as and when appropriate.