Analysis of Union Budget since 1947
As countdown to the Union Budget 2017-18 has already begun, Down To Earth looks back at the history of budget presentations and how they …
209,762 graduates in Delhi unemployed: Economic Survey
Worryingly, the number of unskilled people in Delhi has also increased from 32,033 in 2014 to 34,258 in 2015
Survey proposes direct benefit transfer in fertiliser subsidy
The government spent Rs 73,000 crore as subsidy on fertilizers in 2015-16
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The false burden of social cost on renewable energy
The Economic Survey estimated high social cost of renewable energy, but an analysis shows many discrepancies in calculations
सरकार ने मानी नोटबंदी की मार, जीडीपी ग्रोथ में कमी का अनुमान
चार साल के निचले स्तर पर आ सकती है अर्थव्यवस्था की …
10 सवाल: दर्द की दवा बनेगी यूनिवर्सल बेसिक इनकम!
यूबीआई समर्थकों का एक बड़ा वर्ग मानता है कि भुखमरी और गर…
Economic Survey tells government to utilise public finance to combat climate change
Green finance from private sources is not available so the government must leverage public finance to stop global warming
आर्थिक सर्वे में मिले आम बजट के 5 बड़े संकेत
साल 2016-17 के आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण ने देश में रोजगारहीन विकास क…
आर्थिक सर्वे में मिले आम बजट के 5 संकेत
Economic Survey pegs real GDP growth at 6.75-7.5 per cent for 2017-18
The survey said that India’s exports are recovering, buoyed by increased global economic activity
It is official: The monsoon is the chief finance minister of India
Economic growth in 2016-17 depends critically on a good monsoon, says Economic Survey
Budget 2018: Swachh Bharat Mission funds cut down
For the first time in the last four years, the allocation for the sanitation programme was reduced
Economic Survey underlines effect of demonetisation, lowers growth forecast
Fiscal prudence by the Centre as well as the states is needed in order to maintain overall fiscal health of the economy
Takeaways from President Pranab Mukherjee's opening speech during budget session
In his speech, the President gave emphasis on financial inclusion, development schemes and women power
Farmers seek relief after hail, rain damage crops in Rajasthan, UP
The storm spoiled standing crops in Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
Farm sector fell short of targeted growth of 4 per cent: Economic Survey 2013
'Investments are the only way to motivate the farming community to produce more'
More than 18% households in Delhi still don’t get piped water supply
According to the Economic Survey of Delhi, around 6,25,000 households rely on tube wells, hand pumps, canal, ponds, tanks for water
Delhiites breathe in five times more SO2 than a decade ago
The national capital faces challenges on toxicity and vehicular pollution, highlights the Economic Survey
Economic Survey 2013: spending on social sectors increased, but expenditure on rural development dipped
Expenditure on healthcare was stagnant
‘Universal Basic Income won’t make people lazy, but afford them more choice’
SDP leader and MP Prem Das Rai speaks to Down To Earth about his party’s plan to role out UBI in Sikkim and how it will help create a …
Economic Survey recommends using MGNREGA to revive water bodies
Revival will lead to an increase in the net irrigation potential
Climate change disrupts the goal of doubling farmers’ income
According to the just tabled Economic Survey, the government needs to implement “radical” actions to ensure the Prime Minister’…
Economic Survey low on health; public health infrastructure may take a backseat
The Survey reiterates the government’s commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
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 …
