Given the importance of fisheries in terms of employment and exports, a comprehensive package is needed for the revival of the sector. Read more »
The government could consider constituting a high-level disaster management taskforce with expertise in analysing the socio-economic situation to offer sound advice to policy makers. Read more »
The activists and the media highlight the economic crisis faced by the stranded labourers, but ignore their emotional need to go home. Read more »
India should come up with a substantial fiscal stimulus to save the poor and the working class from abject poverty. Read more »
The lockdown has constrained the operating environment of MSMEs in terms of cash flow, non-availability of workers, raw materials and transport infrastructure. Read more »
Innate strength and resilience of the Indian economy may see it staging a smart recovery and posting robust growth once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted. Read more »
The states that are fighting the new coronavirus efficiently have already roped in local bodies and elected representatives to identify and support the needy. Read more »
Without a steady flow of funds and farm labour, agriculture sector could post negative growth this financial year. Read more »
Lockdown has given Yamuna a fresh lease of life, but things will be back to normal once the restrictions are lifted. Read more »
The Indian government and businesses should come up with measured steps to make up for lost days and economic output. Read more »