Budget 2023-24: What can it offer for the development of Indian cities?

Strengthening urban local bodies & capacities of citizens, communities key for sustainable development of Indian cities

Hit-&-miss: EV sector gets support in Budget 2023-24, but misses out on long-term vision

Crucial research-linked incentives are missing, which are needed as EV market in India requires time to mature

Budget 2023-24: New mission for welfare of PVTGs launched

Rs 15,000 crore allocated to Pradhan Mantri PVTG mission for next three years

Budget 2023-24: Here are the budgetary allocation trends for key ministries

Budgetary allocation was curtailed or reported marginal increase across key ministries and social schemes  

Union Budget 2023-24 - Key Highlights (Agriculture)

While many schemes to increase production have been introduced, the core problem of increasing productivity and farmers’ income has not …

Science and technology to get over Rs 16,000 crore in Budget 2023-24, experts say not enough

Slight jump over last year’s allocation of Rs 14,217 crore; does not account for inflation or foster research ecosystem

How green was Budget 2023-24

Down To Earth’s reportage on the penultimate budget before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Union Budget 2023-24 - Key highlights (Employment)

The robust 10.4 per cent second quarter FY23 growth camouflages the fact that real fixed assets of non-finance and manufacturing companies have …

Union Budget 2023-24: A ministry-wise budgetary breakdown

What were the allocations made to various sectors; how do they compare to last year's numbers

Budget 2023-24: Marks of a circular economy

Budget 2023-24 provides clear shifts in programme direction that need to be applauded. The real test will be our ability to operationalise those …

How to make Budget discussions in Parliament more fruitful

Both ruling and opposition parties need to play constructive and responsible roles

Amrit kaal for adivasis? What Union Budget 2023-24 does not say about tribal communities

The vision highlighted in the budget speech does not match ground realities

Union Budget 2023: Foundation for sustainable farming is missing in India

Ambitious initiatives for farmers are promising but transition to sustainable agriculture requires healthy soil and inputs