Science, environment not a priority as Brazil announces major cuts in budget

The government has announced 51 per cent and 44 per cent cuts for environment and science & research respectively to reduce overall budget deficit

Disease eradication targets: will they be met?

The Finance Minister announced that government has action plans to eliminate kala-azar by 2017 and tuberculosis by 2025, among others

After Paris, UK's latest 'carbon budget' just isn't ambitious enough

British people will still be able to emit 60% more than their fair share

Budget allows 100 per cent FDI in marketing of locally produced, manufactured foods

According to the finance minister, the move would benefit farmers, give impetus to the food processing industry and create vast employment …

Renewable energy: India achieves half of its fiscal target in seven months

While wind power sector has not shown much growth, solar power is undergoing an unprecedented expansion

Poor show for renewable energy sector

Budget outlay for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reduced

Crafty accounting

The budget projects a pro-poor image, while covertly playing to the market

Fifteenth Finance Commission: Over Rs. 4.36 lakh crore for local governments

Local governments will get special health grants  

Union Budget 2021-22 earmarks Rs 3 lakh crore to power sector recovery

Fund to be released based on financial performance, viability demonstration by distribution companies

The idea of a COVID-19 cess: Good for the Centre, bad for states

New tax rates can be introduced instead, especially on the super-rich whose incomes have been relatively less affected

जैविक खेती का सच-3: खामियों से भरे हैं सरकारी कार्यक्रम

जैविक व प्राकृतिक खेती के लिए केंद्र व राज्य सरकारों द्वारा चलाए जा रहे कार्यक्रमों में कई खामियां पकड़ में आई हैं

जैविक खेती का सच-5: सकारात्मक प्रयासों से जगी उम्मीद

सीएसई के सर्वे के मुताबिक, जैविक खेती कर रहे 57 फीसदी किसानों की उपज में वृद्धि हुई है

जैविक खेती का सच-1: खेती बचाने का एकमात्र रास्ता, लेकिन...

पर्यावरण और स्वास्थ्य पर रासायनिक खेती के गंभीर दुष्प्रभाव को देखते हुए जैविक व प्राकृतिक खेती की तरफ लोगों का झुकाव बढ़ रहा है

पानी का अधिकार देने के लिए 1000 करोड़ खर्च करेगी मध्य प्रदेश सरकार

मध्य प्रदेश देश का पहला ऐसा राज्य बनने जा रहा है, जो अपने नागरिकों को पानी का अधिकार देगा। आइए, जानते हैं इसके फायदे-नुकसान ...

How to counter Trump on trade tariffs and climate inaction? Impose carbon charges on US imports

Trade and climate policy experts give a detailed roadmap for a carbon-based response to US tariffs

Budget 2018: Balanced focus on rural, urban health needs will be crucial

The Centre should push for further decentralisation of health services

Leaving the farmer in his agony

The BJP government is set on introducing policies which will deepen the agrarian crisis instead of reviving the rural economy

Union Budget 2018: Merely increasing funds for Clean Ganga will not ensure results

A CAG report had said underutilised funds and an absence of a long-term plan affecting rejuvenation of Ganga

Union Budget 2020-21 promises Rs 4,400 cr for clean air; how, where and how soon?

Fiscal promise for clean air action without a blueprint for spending; even after a year of NCAP, output & outcome indicators not available in …

Budget push for zero budget farming but contradictions mar Andhra’s natural agri foray

The method was promoted as low-cost investment on part of farmers, but huge amounts are being raised for statewide implementation

Katowice offers last chance

To limit warming to 1.5°C, countries must revise national plans at the upcoming climate conference

Forests can keep our planet cool

Improving our forests and farm practices offers a low-risk path for climate mitigation, while securing the lives of traditional communities

Is the government's Ujjwala target achievable?

The ambit of the Ujjwala scheme is to be increased from five crore to eight crore beneficiaries

Budget 2018: To make India open defecation-free, Centre must invest less in building toilets

The focus should be on educating people and building capacity for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission

Central concerns

In a bid to give more fiscal autonomy to states, the Centre in the last budget gave them a higher share in Union tax receipts. Has this helped …