Delhi government’s budget outlay of Rs. 69,000 crore for the year 2021-22, extensively focuses on health including the fight against COVID-19 and air pollution. Here are the top highlights of the Delhi Budget 2021.
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Delhi’s Per Capita Income Goes Down to ₹3.54 Lakh
Delhi’s per capita income, which has been the second highest in India after Goa’s for several years now, dropped from Rs.3,76,211 in 2019-20 to Rs.3,54,004 in 2020-21
Don’t Force ‘EWS Quota till Class 12’ on Private Schools
The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Centre for having delayed implementation of its 2019 order directing the latter to ensure the ‘economically weaker section (EWS)’ quota of 25% seats in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act is extended till Class XII.
Mid-Day Meal Scheme: An Overview of Enrolment under the Scheme and Fund Utilisation
Data from the Mid-Day meal scheme for the last few years indicates that while the enrolment of children under the scheme increased till 2017-18, it has decreased in the last two years. The data also indicates that funds were not utilized fully in many states in 2018-19. Here is a review.
Workers in a War of Vaccination
Per government estimates, over 1.6 crore panchayat functionaries, community workers and other volunteers have been involved in various pandemic-related duties
Promise Of Tap Water To All Rural Homes Will Need More Funds: Budget 2021-22
India allocates more funds for water than most South Asian countries, but with its water resources under stress, it needs to spend more on sustainable practices, and do it with transparency and accountability.
Why Budget 2021-2022 Should Increase Allocations for Child Health and Nutrition
Apart from allocation of funds, their release, approval and reporting also need to be streamlined.
With Farmers Protests And Covid Crisis, Did Budget 2021 Effectively Address The Agricultural Sector?
With the nation’s coronavirus rush, and arrival of protesting farmers in Delhi, this Financial Year’s Union Budget was presented in the Lok Sabha on Monday under circumstances unparalleled.
Will This Budget Be A Vaccine For Economy?
Experts discuss Union Budget 2021-22 and its impact on the economy.
What the Budget Means for India’s Social Sector
With livelihoods, poverty and social safety nets still in a precarious position, the neglect of the social sector will hamper India’s attempt to build a dynamic, resilient and equitable social welfare architecture.