Countdown to Budget 2023: Why investing in early childhood education should be a priority in the upcoming Budget

Just 0.1% of the GDP was spent in 2020-21 for early childhood education, thinktank analysis suggests 1.5%-2.5% of GDP expenditure

What does India need from Union Budget 2021-22

People's participation in formulating India's annual budget is negligible

"The officials just heard our points; they did not ask any questions," says an activist about a pre-budget meeting held December 6, 2017 to …

Taxation and inequality: expectations from Union Budget 2013-14

It is imperative that the forthcoming Budget recognises that fair taxation policies are at the core of addressing inequality in the country

Plan spending on social sectors and a paradox in budgetary policies

Central government's social spending is just 2 per cent of GDP, yet it may reduce allocation for welfare sectors by citing inability of the …

Renewable energy: areas of concern for Union Budget 2013-14

There is a need for mainstreaming renewable energy, but the budget outlay proposed in the 12th Plan is grossly inadequate

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