Budget banks on insurance; neglects deteriorating public healthcare
Stress on insurance poised to benefit the private sector
Farmers feel left out
The budget is more concerned about the consumer than the grower
Will the budget create a bang?
The 2015-16 Union budget will declare Modi government's development agenda
Lean, mean scheme
Budget to start process of reforming Central rural schemes, 45 years after first demand
Ready for guillotining?
Is Union Budget 2021-22 MGNREGA allocation enough to alleviate rural distress
Number of person days to reduce to 2.7-2.8 billion person days for next year, says expert
Indian states step up natural farming adoption
Natural farming movement led by farmers and civil society has spread to states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra among others
A dull year for renewable energy
While the increase in solar capacity has been stated clearly, it is unclear what direction the currently faltering renewable industry will take …
Budget 2018: Can Centre allay farmers’ concerns over price crash, low market density?
The average agricultural growth has reached its lowest in the last four years to 1.9 per cent
Over Rs 2,000 crore to clean up and conserve Ganga
Government sets aside Rs 100 crore to expedite detailed project reports for its controversial river-linking plan.
Brokering carbon
The world urgently needs a comprehensive approach that considers responsibility, capability and development indicators towards dividing the …
Delhi budget aims to address air pollution with transport reforms
Non-profit organisation Centre for Science and Environment welcomes budget for increased allocation to public transport, but demands radical …
Rural crisis imminent as budget gives villages a miss
Cut in allocation for rural development comes at a time when most villages are witnessing reverse migration, resulting in 3 per cent dip in rural …
What to expect from the budget
Narendra Modi's first budget may have many surprises contrary to popular expectations being raised in media. Don't ignore the deficit monsoon and …
Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch of Barak river declared 6th national waterway
Budgetary support of Rs 123 crore for infrastructure on the stretch in Assam
Waste-to-energy plants to get a boost, says Chidambaram
Scheme to encourage cities, municipalities to set up such projects to get encouragement
Inclusive budget for inclusive growth
Budgets should not just talk about GDP and sops. It should ensure that basic rights and necessities of people are met in an effective manner
Richest 1% emit twice as much carbon as poorest 50%: Oxfam report
The richest 10% accounted for 46% of emissions growth; the poorest 50% accounted for 6%
Anganwadi workers hit the streets in protest
Allege government failure in implementation of remuneration hike, other demands not met
Interim Budget 2019: Renewable energy plans on hold till full budget
Lots of hints dropped but no concrete proposal
Wind energy industry in a tizzy over Jaitley's budget speech
The Hindi version proposes reintroduction of a tax break, but there is no mention of it in the English version online
Mr Chidambaram, show some courage to win votes
Excise cut for all types of vehicles, especially fuel-guzzling SUVs, undermines earlier UPA decisions in public interest
Two for tangle
Development takes backseat in Northeast as two Central agencies try to outcompete each other
Andhra government fails to present much-hyped agriculture budget
It presents only an action plan for agriculture; Rs 25,962 crore earmarked for agriculture and allied sectors
Irrigation sector gets boost in Union Budget
Apart from generous budgetary allocation, the government will utilise MGNREGS to increase the water harvesting potential of drought-affected …