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The Economics of Paying the COVID-19 Stimulus Package
This two-part blog series explains the monetary options available with policymakers to provide stimulus at the time of a pandemic. Even as the Finance Minister announced a stimulus package of Rs 1.7 lakh crore (over USD 2 billion) last month, the government has faced criticism for the paltry sum it has committed to dole out, … Continue reading "The Economics of Paying the COVID-19 Stimulus Package"
Inside Districts Series: Voice of an Education Officer in Rajasthan
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 Series: Voice of an Education Officer in Rajasthan"
Role of the District Collector in the COVID-19 Response
This factsheet contains an overview of the different functions that the District Collector role is carrying out in India’s Coronavirus pandemic response.
Inside Districts Series: Block Development Officer in Rajasthan
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 Series: Block Development Officer in Rajasthan"
How Can Indians Secure ‘Direct’ Welfare in a Pandemic?
It might be too early to treat direct benefit transfers as a one-size-fits-all policy solution given the difficulties some Indians have in accessing cash.