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.
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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.
Budget2023: Rural Jobs Programme Budget Cut by 18%
This is the first time, based on data from 2014-15 to 2022-23, that the budget allocation has been lower than the previous year.
Education Budget 2023: Just 51% SSA Funds Released Till December 2022
Accountability Initiative’s analysis shows that releases have been slow. SSA accounted for 36% of funds for education ministry in 2022-23.
Amidst Protests, Allocation of Funds to MGNREGS will be Key
Every argument around MGNREGS boils down to the allocation of funds for the programme. With just one week away from the Budget 2022-23 announcement, a closer look at the scheme becomes imperative.
Union Budget 2023: Experts Don’t Expect Surprises in Social Sector Outlay
While experts believe that provision for various social schemes may go up, the sector is unlikely to see any major announcements
Budget, Of the Government, By the Government, For the Government
If public spending in India is to improve, the burden lies on us to remind ourselves of the ‘people’s reality’ every budget season.