Over the decades, an elite obsession with getting the state out of the way has left a majority of Indians without the power to claim any real economic freedom.
Tag: Government Schemes
Despite Increased Spending, Health Outcomes Remain Poor in Backward States
The 15th Finance Commission maintained states’ higher share of central taxes while recommending an overall increase in government health spending to prepare better for the next pandemic, but the increase is inadequate considering low health spending per capita, say public health experts.
सरकार का पैसा आख़िर जाता कहाँ है? Understanding India’s Public Finance
एक आम इंसान के रोज़मर्रा जीवन में कौनसी लेवल की सरकार ज़्यादा माईने रखती है? बजट के ज्ञान से राज्य की सक्षमता कैसे समझ सकते है?
#127 सरकार का पैसा आख़िर जाता कहाँ है? Understanding India’s Public Finance
एक आम इंसान के रोज़मर्रा जीवन में कौनसी लेवल की सरकार ज़्यादा माईने रखती है? बजट के ज्ञान से राज्य की सक्षमता कैसे समझ सकते है? सरकार की वित्तीय विषयों पर जवाबदेही सुदृढ़ करने के लिए क्या सुधार ज़रूरी है?
Budget 2022: Social Welfare Schemes Not Centre’s Focus, Neither Is Taxing The Rich
In this episode of The Suno India Show, our lead Avani Kapur spoke to reporter Suryatapa Mukherjee, explaining how the budget has accommodated social welfare in terms of health, education, jobs and food security.
‘No Country Has Provided Equitable, Inclusive Healthcare Without Investing In Public Health’
The National Health Mission needs more money, as does primary healthcare and India’s health workforce, Yamini Aiyar, president and chief executive of the Centre for Policy Research, and K. Srinath Reddy, president of the Public Health Foundation of India, tell Govindraj Ethiraj
Budget 2022: A Macro View Of The Money Allocated To Healthcare Sector
Budget 2022: The roll-out of an open platform for the National Digital Health Ecosystem and the launch of the National Tele-Mental Health Programme got special attention
Budget 2022 Shows How Quickly We Forget the Social and Welfare Net That Served Us During COVID
With revenues of the government expanding significantly, this was an opportunity to present a more expansive budget. Unfortunately, the budget made a clear choice.
MNREGS Allocation Unchanged Despite Elevated Work Demand, Rural Housing Yet To Pick Up Pace
The programme has perennially been short of funds, with expenditure overwhelming the funds available. The pending liabilities in terms of overdue wages have been rising in the past few years
Budget 2022: Experts Expect An Increased Budget Across Nutrition Schemes To Address Hunger And Malnutrition
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hunger and malnutrition is still unfolding. Here’s what experts are demanding from this year’s budget to improve nutritional outcomes