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