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New budget gives miss to blue-sky mission. Offers only a few sectoral hooks in transport and energy to nudge clean air action. To read more, click here
Allocation needed to be increased after being nearly stagnant for years. Click here for the full story
The method was promoted as low-cost investment on part of farmers, but huge amounts are being raised for statewide implementation. Read more
Budgetary allocation for fortified rice scheme in the present budget increased by Rs 18,000 crore. Here's the full story
The precipitous economic situation requires government to take control of the economy rather than sub-contract it to private capital. Click here to read more
Reading between the lines of the Budget document on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Here's the full report
This is just one of a series of cartoons on the Union Budget. Find them here
Here’s taking stock of what the Union Budget 2019 had for renewable energy and access to energy. Click here for the full report
Budget allocation for Ministry of Rural Development gets Rs 5,200 crore extra. Click here to read more
The government allocated Rs 9,150.36 crore for National Rural Drinking Water Programme — increase of 69% from last year. Here's the full report
The mission will now aim to turn waste into energy and better solid waste management in rural areas. The full report is here
Among others, fund allocation for upgrading district hospitals to medical colleges goes south. Read more
The sops include tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on loans taken to buy e-vehicles, more charging station in smart cities, highways. Click here to read more
Rs 75,000 crore for income assistance to boost rural consumption, claims government. To read more, click here
Well-designed interventions for prevention, protection, response & rehabilitation can help India reach the ideal of a comprehensive protective environment for children. Here's the full story