Budget 2021 should target doubling of farmers’ income through monetisation of their high-value produce, better price realisation, and a congenial policy environment. Read more »
India has a huge mental health challenge at hand -- it has 0.3 psychiatrists, 0.12 nurses, 0.07 psychologists and 0.07 social workers for 100,000 people. Read more »
Union Budget 2021: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman should raise capital expenditure in defence as India needs to enhance its strategic capabilities. Read more »
The government launched the PLI scheme to make Indian manufacturers globally competitive by creating economies of scale and making India a part of the global value chains. Read more »
The government must use technology to ensure that funds offered through its schemes reach small and marginal farmers and offer them benefits of financial inclusion. Read more »
There is no reason why the residents of 100 smart cities should receive facilities as they are being extended to just about 30% of the country’s population. Read more »
The government should focus on the funding needs of MSMEs with respect to access to finance which includes financing gaps in working capital and access to funds at lower interest rates. Read more »
The popularity of fantasy sports has been pivotal in increasing sports viewership and can be a growth driver for the Indian economy. Read more »
A successful plan to counter Covid-19 is just adopting the level of caution of the initial months. Read more »
The revival in the economy is backed by a 5.8% increase in government consumption expenditure. Read more »