Budget 2022 must invest in infrastructure to generate jobs, enhance incomes and boost demand in the economy. Read more »
Despite India’s achievements on the economic front, widening income inequality remains a concern. Read more »
With the repeal of farm laws, it is important to evolve a better MSP regime that offers better prices and more farming options. Read more »
The political leadership must take National Multidimensional Poverty Index seriously and focus on deprivation in parameters such as health, education and living standards. Read more »
COP26 draft agreement showed sincerity towards fighting climate change, instead of engaging in meaningless rhetoric. Read more »
A common household database will enable policy makers to have real-time verified data on all family members, allowing better targeting of welfare schemes. Read more »
The current coal shortage in India is caused by a sharp increase in power demand from the economy that is recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
The success of one district one product scheme depends on a paradigm shift -- from planning for schemes to planning for activities. Read more »
India should push for its national interests at the Security Council, without ignoring issues like global peace, terrorism, maritime security and Covid-19. Read more »
Dr Aruna Sharma’s inaugural address in the first episode of Delhi Dialogues emphasised the need for deliberations and wider consultations in tackling the third wave of Covid-19. Read more »