Financial inclusion, enhanced net connectivity, better road infrastructure, and modern agriculture are on top of the reforms agenda in the next five years. Read more »
India's five-year low unemployment numbers mask low wages, informal employment, and agricultural migration, says economist. #Unemployment #jobs #PLFS #CMIE Read more »
India's new AI mission targets tier-II/III cities, looking to equip farmers, doctors, and teachers with future skills. #AImission #artificialintelligence Read more »
Malnutrition, lack of access to education major challenges in India's fight against multidimensional poverty. #poverty #economy #policy #multidimensionalpoverty Read more »
Govt must act to stabilise food prices as climate change-induced disruptions and inadequate storage push tomato prices to stratospheric levels. Read more »
The government is under pressure to cut subsidies and maintain fiscal discipline at a time when political situation warrants a populist Budget 2023. Read more »
The government must support the tourism industry that contributes 7% of the GDP through policies and incentives to businesses and consumers. Read more »
The Business Enabling Environment report that will replace the ease of doing business report needs to be less political, and may have to do away with ranking of nations. Read more »
PMKVY 4.0 rightly focuses on female labour force participation, but the Skill India programme must address its many flaws to be successful. Read more »
Solar energy is more suited for India than wind and other forms of clean energy as most parts of the country receive 4-7 kWh per sq m energy per day. Read more »