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Has Budget 2023-24 Been Successful in Balancing Gender Priorities?

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the article categorises and analyses scheme allocations through the Union Budget’s Gender Budget Statement (GBS), by looking at what schemes various ministries and departments prioritise under the two parts of the GBS.

Does Nirmala Sitharaman’s Last Full-Budget Set Her Apart From Her Predecessors?

In a pre-election year, the government’s decision to steer clear of populist promises, cut down on social sector allocations and place big bets on infrastructure signals a major shift in political strategy

Budget 2023: Learning Losses During COVID Cannot be Compensated by the Inadequate Allocation for School Education

During the pandemic, allocations for school education were reduced. The increase in funding in this budget had to be of an order that would mitigate the damage done.

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 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.

Budget 2023: Nirmala Sitharaman Speech | Expert Analysis

As Modi Govt 2.0’s last full budget ahead of General Elections in 2024, the Budget is likely to be an exercise in managing several objectives – from fiscal prudence, to boosting growth without inflation, to increasing revenues via non-tax measures and providing adequate sops as required.

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