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Rajasthan’s ‘Model’ Response
Over the last 4 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union and State governments have been trying to find a perfect mix of policy responses or “models” to curb the contagion. Towards the end of March 2020, Bhilwara district in Rajasthan witnessed a growing concentration of infections, and was on its way to become an … Continue reading "Rajasthan’s ‘Model’ Response"
India’s Fiscal Response to COVID-19: The Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
In May 2020, the Government of India announced the ₹20 lakh crore Atmanirbhar Bharat economic package. This includes additional allocations for MGNREGS, frontloading already budgeted schemes such as PM-KISAN, liquidity-driven measures for MSMEs and farmers, and a push for reforms in agriculture, public sector enterprises etc. Using government reported data, this dashboard summarises the funds … Continue reading "India’s Fiscal Response to COVID-19: The Atmanirbhar Bharat Package"
India’s Fiscal Response to COVID-19: The Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
In May 2020, the Government of India announced the ₹20 lakh crore Atmanirbhar Bharat economic package. This includes additional allocations for MGNREGS, frontloading already budgeted schemes such as PM-KISAN, liquidity-driven measures for MSMEs and farmers, and a push for reforms in agriculture, public sector enterprises etc. Using government reported data, this dashboard summarises the funds … Continue reading "India’s Fiscal Response to COVID-19: The Atmanirbhar Bharat Package"
COVID के दौरान हिमाचल प्रदेश में आशा और आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ताओं की भूमिका
महामारी और लॉकडाउन के दौरान स्वास्थ्य कर्मी, पुलिस प्रशासन, सफाई कर्मचारी, सभी ने आम नागरिकों की सुरक्षा हेतु रोज़ अपनी जान जोख़िम में डाल कर काम किया है | ऐसे समय में स्वास्थ्य विभाग के अंतर्गत पंचायत स्तर पर आशा कार्यकर्ताओं तथा महिला एवं बाल विकास विभाग में आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ताओं की भूमिका भी बेहद अहम … Continue reading "COVID के दौरान हिमाचल प्रदेश में आशा और आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ताओं की भूमिका"
Policy Buzz: Coronavirus-focus Eleventh Edition
Keep up-to-date with all that is happening in welfare policy with this curated selection of news, published every fortnight. The current edition focusses on the Coronavirus pandemic in India, and the government’s efforts to stem its increase. Policy News The Union Government cleared a new National Education Policy (NEP) proposing several major changes in school … Continue reading "Policy Buzz: Coronavirus-focus Eleventh Edition"