Category: Economic Development
Intergenerational equity as tax devolution criterion
The Finance Commission needs to have a relook at the indicators in rewarding State fiscal efficiency.
Poor State of Public Infrastructure
14 Bihar Bridge Collapses in Four Weeks
The PDS impact on household expenditure
It is time to recognise and address the subject of male reproductive health issues in India
Solar-Powered Micro-Irrigation
To ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture, the Union government has been promoting the application of micro-irrigation and solar energy in agriculture.
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN)
Over the years, both the number of beneficiaries and the Budget allocation for the PM-Kisan scheme have shown a declining trend.
The NITI Aayog’s project in Great Nicobar
The article discusses ecological and social concerns of Great Nicobar development project
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
7 years of GST: Balancing tech & transformation
Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)
Punjab struggles to meet target of direct seeded rice cultivation as farmers remain apprehensive.
Rising debt strains household savings
Household net financial savings to GDP ratio have declined due to increased borrowing and structural shifts rather than a mere change in savings pattern.
Why are Indian spices facing the heat?
The recent controversy surrounding the alleged contamination of spice mixes sold by Indian brands MDH and Everest has raised concerns about food safety and regulatory compliance.
Analysing labour on a warming planet
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its latest report, ‘Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate’, highlighting the urgent need to climate-proof labor
The poultry industry needs urgent reforms
India’s environmental laws and regulations must reflect what the public health crisis is showing us: that animal welfare is closely interlinked with public health, ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation.