Category: Economic Development
Union Budget 2024-25 – Summary
A Summary of Union Budget for the FY2024-25
Can States tax mining activities
On July 25, the Supreme Court issued an order confirming that States have the authority to levy taxes on minerals, alongside the royalties levied by the Centre.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
With the recent surge in the global aviation industry and the increasing demand for air travel in India, concerns about carbon emissions from aviation have become a major focus.
India’s illegal coal mining problem
Illegal coal mining is widespread in India and has led to numerous worker deaths.
A Budget that places health on the margins
The goal of having every Indian protected by universal health coverage cannot be realised if budget allocation is meagre.
A message of fiscal stability, growth continuity
The FY25 Union Budget highlights fiscal stability and sustainable growth, targeting economic imbalances through a focus on agriculture, employment, and MSMEs.
A case for regulating gig-based work
SyllabusGS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. ContextThe Karnataka government’s plan to introduce legislation…
Indian Capital Goods Sector
To capture India’s capital goods market in the global electronics revolution, we must embrace the same innovative spirit that fueled the Industrial Revolution.
Focus on female employment to counter unemployment
A better female labour force participation rate can improve overall family income and welfare, especially in rural India.
The promise of parametric insurance
In 2023, the world witnessed its warmest year on record, accompanied by a surge in natural disasters that caused an estimated $280 billion in economic losses.
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
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