Is the Union budget still relevant?

Concerns are being expressed over important economic decisions being taken outside the process of budget formulation

BUDGET 2018-19: LIVE UPDATES

Doubling farmers’ income discussed in a closed door meeting

What is the use of strategy when no special budget was allocated to double farmers’ income, says a senior NITI Aayog official anonymously

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

Allocation for food processing doubled but previous funds remain unused

The food processing ministry had spent only Rs 199 crore of the Rs 311 crore allocated under a mega food park scheme, according to a 2016 Lok …

Union Budget 2018: climate action funds lying unused is a concern

There is a possibility of unspent money being diverted to other more politically pressing concerns

Union Budget 2018: Mining sector needs more than just increased budgetary outlays

It is important to ensure that the private sector becomes the main source of funding exploration and R&D

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’…

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 …

Jaitley says 47 projects completed under Namami Gange, but data suggests otherwise

While the Finance Minister said 47 projects are completed under Namami Gange, data from the National Clean Ganga Missions shows only 18 are …

Unmasking the Budget

The last full budget presented by Arun Jaitley was overwhelmingly focused on agriculture and public health. The catch lies in what he did not say