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
Union Budget 2022-23: Will it help children eat better
Schemes that provide integrated benefits to women and children did not get additional funds this year
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 2019-20: Four observations on affordable housing
Reading between the lines of the Budget document on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
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
What promises should Budget 2024-25 hold for agriculture sector?
Recent budget hikes proved limited benefits to the farmers, necessitating a review to prioritise sector-wide support
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 2024-25: Allocations for health, education fail to meet targets under government policies
Health budget target was 2.5% of GDP by 2025, education target at 6%
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: Agriculture sees little cause for cheer
Overall allocation for agriculture has risen marginally but schemes for crop insurance, MSP have seen a dip in funds this budget
Simply Put: Shifting the bull’s eye
The story of Union Budget 2022-23 in 12 cards
DTE tracks budgetary allocation for key programmes and the ups and downs
Simply Put: Income Tax 2024
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
Biodiversity Act: Do recent changes consider climate concerns, commitments?
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposed single-window clearances for ease of doing business is contrary to her climate concerns and …
Amrit kaal for adivasis? Union Budget 2023-24 weakens safety nets for tribals
Schemes for food security, child welfare, employment guarantee for tribals saw shrinking of funds
Interim Budget 2024: Who got how much
Down To Earth plots the allotment for various ministries in the last budget before the general elections
Simply Put: Budget 2024
Is child protection a priority in the public budget?
Well-designed interventions for prevention, protection, response & rehabilitation can help India reach the ideal of a comprehensive …
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
Union Budget 2024-25: Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore in interest-free loans for private sector research
Experts question decision to prioritise profit-driven private innovation over public research
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
Union Budget 2019-20: Govt makes major push for easy adoption of e-vehicles
The sops include tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on loans taken to buy e-vehicles, more charging station in smart cities, highways
Union Budget 2024-25: Boost for renewable energy, emphasis on EV infrastructure
MoEFCC and MNRE see hike in budgetary allocation; 10 million houses to be brought under rooftop solar scheme
Simply Put: MGNREGA, elephant in the room