UNDP human development report

UNDP human development report lauds India’s successes, flags inequalities

The UNDP human development report urges India to address inequalities through strategies such as focusing on poverty-stricken states, empowering marginalised communities, and installing social safety nets. Read more »
Bihar caste survey report

Bihar caste survey report highlights deep-rooted poverty

The recent Bihar caste survey report shows that it will take sincere efforts from both state and central governments to eradicate multidimensional poverty from the state. #Bihar #poverty #caste Read more »
free food grains scheme

Extension of free food grains scheme reflects challenges

India's free food grains scheme is important for supporting the extremely poor, but need to focus more on nutritional value of free rations. #PMGKAY Read more »
Indian IT industry

70-hour workweek: Narayana Murthy’s suggestion a recipe for disaster

Researchers disapprove the idea of 70-hour workweeks, saying productivity drops after 50 hours and sharply declines after 55. #NarayanaMurthy #IndiaInc #Infosys #worklife Read more »
India's external debt

India’s external debt: No crisis in sight, but still a challenge

India must harness its demographic dividend, channel investments into technology and infrastructure, and maintain a judicious mix of internal and external debt. #publicdebt #externaldebt Read more »
textile industry

India to extend tax sops to boost textile industry’s global competitiveness

With a focus on value addition, competitiveness, and sustainability, the Indian textile industry is well-positioned to become a global leader. Read more »
NFT regulation in India

NFT regulation needs to balance innovation, protection

Indian must address the need for NFT regulation and issue clear guidelines and standards for disclosure, dispute resolution, and consumer protection. Read more »
The Human Development Report 2023–2024 and India

Explained: India’s struggle to eradicate multi-dimensional poverty

India has achieved some success in reducing multi-dimensional poverty, but northern states need to make faster progress. #poverty #civilsociety Read more »
Smart Cities Mission

India’s public debt: A strategic approach for fiscal prudence

India's public debt has surged to new heights, prompting a debate on fiscal sustainability and the need for debt reduction. #governmentdebt #fiscaldeficit #gdpgrowth Read more »
rupee

What do soaring GST collections in 2023 say about the economy

The festive season triggered a revenue bonanza with GST collections in 2023 October soaring to Rs 1.72 lakh crore, but one needs to take the numbers with a pinch of salt. #GSTcollection... Read more »