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 »
The international financial system will face a crisis if the Fed and other central banks fall behind the curve on inflation and tighten abruptly, says former IMF chief economist. Read more »
There are several treaties that cover marine plastic pollution, but none tackle the menace at a global level. Read more »
The Reserve Bank of India will try to limit interest rate hikes unless crude oil prices shoot through the roof. 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 »
While continuing with supply side incentives, Budget 2022 does pretty little to address the issues of low aggregate demand and unemployment. Read more »
Budget 2022 is the first truly BJP Budget in the sense that it has broken away from the welfarism of the previous Congress governments. Read more »