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Policy Buzz: Coronavirus-focus Fifth 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 country-wide lockdown has been extended till 31 May 2020, and guidelines are expected soon. … Continue reading "Policy Buzz: Coronavirus-focus Fifth Edition"
States Need More Funds from Modi Govt to Ensure Vulnerable are Protected During Covid: Paper
The Accountability Initiative working paper says state finances were already under pressure before the Covid-19 pandemic struck due to lower tax devolution and GST compensation.
Study of State Finances 2020-21 (Provisional)
The ‘Study of State Finances 2020-21’ Working Paper delves into the revenue and expenditure performance of 17 States. As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip, this timely analysis offers a unique window into the fiscal space available with States prior to the lockdown. This information is critical at a time when they are expected to … Continue reading "Study of State Finances 2020-21 (Provisional)"
Inside Districts: Voice of an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife in Maharashtra
As the Coronavirus pandemic sweeps through India, districts are being tapped by the government for timely detection and reporting of cases, and prevention. Our ‘Inside Districts’ series will feature interviews of district and Block-level officials, panchayat functionaries and frontline workers to understand their challenges and best practices. The Accountability Initiative at the Centre for Policy … Continue reading "Inside Districts: Voice of an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife in Maharashtra"
Inside Districts: Voice of an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife in Bihar
As the Coronavirus pandemic sweeps through India, districts are being tapped by the government for timely detection and reporting of cases, and prevention. Our ‘Inside Districts’ series will feature interviews of district and Block-level officials, panchayat functionaries and frontline workers to understand their challenges and best practices. The Accountability Initiative at the Centre for Policy … Continue reading "Inside Districts: Voice of an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife in Bihar"