There is no denying that digital education is the need of the hour -- but it should supplement the existing system, not substitute it. Read more »
Jal Jeevan Mission promises to provide fresh tap water to every household in the country, but budget allocations did not match the scope of such an ambitious scheme. Read more »
Budget 2022 does not have a public health focus though it came in the midst of a raging global pandemic. Read more »
A savings instrument offering 12% tax-free yield over a 10-year period can trigger the virtuous circle of growth, curtail inflation and create jobs. Read more »
Budget 2022 has allocated Rs 2,042 crore for allocation under RUSA , but most of this may remain unspent. Read more »
Universal pension will be a game changer for India as it will motivate people to work hard and save for old age. Read more »
Some of the heavily promoted digital health apps turn out to be a waste of resources with tremendous opportunity costs on the health and wellbeing of the society. Read more »
Global Health Updates: Researchers need to evolve best practices of self-care that could be used to manage Long Covid symptoms and other illnesses. Read more »
A Budget 2022 wishlist: Indian economy needs higher investment in improving delivery of public health services. Read more »
Budget 2022 should address the catch-22 situation in the Indian economy where unemployment and low aggregate demand feed each other. Read more »