Department of animal husbandry & dairying surrendered over Rs 1,500 crore in last 3 years
Till February 2023, the department had spent less than 60% of budgetary allocation for 2022-23
Union Budget 2020-21 spares little for climate mitigation
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterates old announcements, cuts budget for National Adaptation Fund
In a fiscal ditch? African countries should try public participation in the budget process
Economic Survey 2019-20 FULL COVERAGE
Simply Put: Blue Economy
DTE Coverage: How green was Union Budget 2024-25
Read Down To Earth’s coverage about key insights from the last budget before poll season
Hit-&-miss: EV sector gets support in Budget 2023-24, but misses out on long-term vision
Crucial research-linked incentives are missing, which are needed as EV market in India requires time to mature
Union Budget 2022-23: Funds for science very low for India to make a mark, say experts
The importance that the government gives to science and technology is reflected in the budget, experts said
Union Budget 2022-23: Agriculture sees little cause for cheer
Overall allocation for agriculture has risen marginally but schemes for crop insurance, MSP have seen a dip in funds this budget
Budget 2023-24: Marks of a circular economy
Budget 2023-24 provides clear shifts in programme direction that need to be applauded. The real test will be our ability to operationalise those …
Fillip, more funds for disease surveillance in Union Budget 2021-22
Pradhan Mantri AtmaNirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana will help improve detection and treatment of new diseases but not fortify the overall health …
Amrit kaal for adivasis? What Union Budget 2023-24 does not say about tribal communities
The vision highlighted in the budget speech does not match ground realities
Union Budget 2020-21: An expert’s guide to rural distress
Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget has all the ingredients to deepen India’s farm crisis
Why Union Budget 2022-23 is not good in environmental terms
By slashing allocation for environmental organisations, regulatory boards and introducing infrastructure development schemes, the Centre has sent …
Simply Put: Shifting the bull’s eye
The story of Union Budget 2022-23 in 12 cards
DTE tracks budgetary allocation for key programmes and the ups and downs
Simply Put: For a healthy budget
Simply Put: Income Tax 2024
Budget 2023-24: ‘Amrit Dharohar’ to encourage conservation of vital wetlands in India
Scheme to promote wetland conservation through community participation
Biodiversity Act: Do recent changes consider climate concerns, commitments?
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposed single-window clearances for ease of doing business is contrary to her climate concerns and …
Union Budget 2020-21: Big chunk goes to tigers and elephants
Allocation for other species reduced
Union Budget 2020-2021 suggests balanced use of all kinds of fertilisers
Major reforms needed in fertiliser sector, govnt policies that promote urea
Union Budget 2020-2021: Solar units to be set up on fallow, railway lands
Move may affect afforestation to meet India's international commitments
Vehicle scrappage announced in Budget 2021-22 a welcome measure
It will help reduce vehicular pollution in urban areas, besides boosting the sale of newer vehicles, including electric ones
How to make Budget discussions in Parliament more fruitful
Both ruling and opposition parties need to play constructive and responsible roles