The threat posed by forever chemicals

Jal Jeevan Mission takes off, but drinking water for all still a distant dream

Jal Jeevan Mission promises to provide fresh tap water to every household in the country, but budget allocations did not match the scope of such an ambitious scheme. Read more »
IMF, RBI

Timely action on inflation needed to avert hard landing, says Maurice Obstfeld

The international financial system will face a crisis if the Fed and other central banks fall behind the curve on inflation and tighten abruptly, says former IMF chief economist. Read more »
single-use plastic

Marine plastic pollution: World inches towards an agreement

There are several treaties that cover marine plastic pollution, but none tackle the menace at a global level. Read more »
IMF, RBI

RBI holds interest rates, braces to back govt borrowing

The Reserve Bank of India will try to limit interest rate hikes unless crude oil prices shoot through the roof. Read more »
public health budget 2023, Ayushman Bharat

Budget 2022 fails to build on govt’s public health initiatives

Budget 2022 does not have a public health focus though it came in the midst of a raging global pandemic. Read more »
telecom, trai

A secure savings instrument can solve growth, social security riddles

A savings instrument offering 12% tax-free yield over a 10-year period can trigger the virtuous circle of growth, curtail inflation and create jobs. Read more »
rusa fund allocation in budget 2022

Budget 2022: Fund-starved states may fail RUSA

Budget 2022 has allocated Rs 2,042 crore for allocation under RUSA , but most of this may remain unspent. Read more »
PLFS shows low unemployment rate

Budget 2022: Wrong prescription for unemployment, demand slump

While continuing with supply side incentives, Budget 2022 does pretty little to address the issues of low aggregate demand and unemployment. Read more »
GST regime, budget 2023

Budget 2022: A pathbreaking document, but for wrong reasons

Budget 2022 is the first truly BJP Budget in the sense that it has broken away from the welfarism of the previous Congress governments. Read more »
universal pension way to go for India

Universal pension can transform Indian economy

Universal pension will be a game changer for India as it will motivate people to work hard and save for old age. Read more »