Union Budget 2022-23: Whither Amrit Kaal

Nirmala Sitharaman did not talk about the developmental targets promised for this year under the Strategy for New India@75, but set the country …

Is the Union Budget 2022-23 renewable energy friendly?

The budgetary allocations may have indirect impacts on RE from capital goods lists of customs exemptions

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 …

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: Good step forward but levers needed to make clean air, climate action more real

The spotlight on energy transition, climate action and electrification in the latest Union budget is encouraging; but needs committed strategy …

Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification

The chances to reduce emissions through coal gasification are very remote, says CSE

Union budget 2022-23: Big cut in fertilisers subsidy to worry farmers

Urea subsidy cut 17%; allocation for NPK subsidy reduced 35% 

Union Budget 2022-23 key pointers: One window green clearances

The SEZ Act will be replaced with a new one and with more state participation. 

Union Budget 2022-23: No mention of doubling farmers’ income in Sitharaman’s speech

Omission of references to doubling farmers’ speech surprising given that 2022 is the target year for the scheme

Union Budget 2022-23 talks up energy transition but moves little funds

Blank R&D column sticks out as sore reminder of what could have been achieved

Union Budget 2022-23: What India really needs

The consensus among economists and experts: The large but voiceless vulnerable sections need government protection and they need it now.

Union Budget 2022-23: Where does renewable energy fit in this year?

The government will likely put in place strategies to bring India closer to its green energy target and equitable energy access

Climate experts hail forthcoming US climate summit with caution and riders

The US should clean up its own act first as far as net zero is concerned, climate experts say  

Union Budget 2021-22: Do states have much to cheer for?

The recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission are unlikely to make much of a difference to cash-strapped states 

What does Union Budget 2021-22 mean for students, farmers, migrants, health workers? Not much

What was expected in a time of crisis were bold decisions. But finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to play it safe

Simply put: The budget amid a pandemic

Down To Earth’s cartoonist Sorit Gupto analyses the budget for the next financial year through his cartoons

How will Centre double farmers’ income by next year? Union Budget 2021-22 has no answer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set the ambitious target in 2016

Union Budget 2021-22: How significant is it in the time of COVID-19?

Nirmala Sitharaman needs to announce bold measures for undertaking additional public spending on an urgent basis

Clean cooking fuel, urban mobility find place in Union Budget 2021-22

Rs 18,000 crore to support public bus transport services; experts believe move could bring down pollution

Union Budget 2021-22: India to launch Hydrogen Energy Mission

With the announcement, India has joined the race for producing the next big energy source

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

Local governments will get special health grants  

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 …

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

Union Budget 2021-22: Finance Minister launches Rs 4,000 crore deep ocean mission

The project will cover deep ocean exploration and conservation of biodiversity 

Union Budget 2021-22: How good is the hike in allocation for health?

Sitharaman admits high out-of-pocket-expenditure worrying; claims ‘137%’ hike to health and well-being in budget