School Education Budget: Over the same 3 years, enrolment in public schools that Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan supports rose 7%.
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14 States Provide Eggs as Part of Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Education Ministry
The introduction of eggs in mid-day meal schemes has been opposed by religious and caste groups that push for vegetarian meals in several states.
Budget 2023: Is Government Giving Enough Attention To Food Security As Central Funds Drop By 31%?
For Financial Year 2023-24, the centre has allocated ₹1,97,350 crore for food subsidy, a 31.28 per cent decrease compared to the previous year’s Revised Estimates (REs) of ₹2,87,194.05 crore
Samagra Shiksha Programme: Centre Proposes ₹1,181 Crore Allocation for Punjab Next Fiscal
The Union ministry of education has proposed an allocation of ₹1,181.30 crore for Punjab in the financial year 2023-24 under the centrally sponsored Samagra Shiksha programme for school education.
Budget 2023: Learning Losses During COVID Cannot be Compensated by the Inadequate Allocation for School Education
During the pandemic, allocations for school education were reduced. The increase in funding in this budget had to be of an order that would mitigate the damage done.
Budget 2023: Infrastructure Spending Grows But At The Expense Of Social Sector Spending
While the capital expenditure of the government doubled, this is the first time, since 2009, that social sector spending is less than 20% of total government expenditure.
The Social Sector has been Short-Changed Once Again
Social sector initiatives which contribute to improving lives, improving human development outcomes, and economic revival have received inadequate allocations.
The Evolution of India’s Welfare System, 2008 to 2023
A lookback on welfare spending and outcomes is an essential first step to understanding future priorities and pathways to development.
Centre’s Free Ration Scheme ‘PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana’ Has Got A New Spin
For the 28 months that PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was implemented, a total outlay of approximately ₹3.91 lakh crore was sanctioned for 1,118 lakh tons of allocated foodgrain.
Budget 2023: Nirmala Sitharaman Speech | Expert Analysis
As Modi Govt 2.0’s last full budget ahead of General Elections in 2024, the Budget is likely to be an exercise in managing several objectives – from fiscal prudence, to boosting growth without inflation, to increasing revenues via non-tax measures and providing adequate sops as required.