The writer is former member, Planning Commission, and chairman, Integrated Research and Action for Development express@expressindia.com
The annual benefit of Rs 6,000 will provide the household some cushion against unexpected expenditure due to illness or accidents, which pushes many people to the margins of the poverty line — at times, even below it.
Thu, Mar 07, 2019A balanced approach can reduce petrol price without affecting revenues. RBI mustn’t artificially shore up rupee
Fri, Nov 16, 2018Bans and fines can’t stop stubble burning. Build a market for straw and it will be gathered and used
Wed, Dec 27, 2017Prices of petrol and diesel will come down if states agree on a mechanism to levy GST for oil products
Thu, Sep 21, 2017Solar power may be price competitive, but it is subject to vagaries of weather
Fri, Jun 30, 2017It can only be the beginning of the search for one.
Mon, May 09, 2016There are several good proposals in Budget 2016. Government’s ability to raise resources for the proposed programmes will depend on the growth of the economy.
Tue, Mar 22, 2016The Aam Aadmi Party’s strategy is a good one for some immediate relief. However, it must initiate action on all the other measures now.
Sat, Jan 02, 2016Disprivilege and backwardness can be addressed without resort to fixed quotas
Fri, Dec 25, 2015Planned cities must be flexible enough to evolve as needs and aspirations change.
Mon, Feb 02, 2015Larger promises of emissions reduction would benefit India. But any agreement must also be fair.
Fri, Dec 05, 2014New government has no time to waste if it is to instil confidence that it is working to improve people’s well being.
Sat, Jun 21, 2014What the new government should do to spur economic and industrial growth.
Mon, Jun 16, 2014Rich countries must stop lecturing developing countries and accelerate their own efforts to cut emissions
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