Economic Survey
Agriculture minister rues unspent funds
The minister referred to concerns raised by farmers about subsidies of various schemes.
India overtakes China as fastest growing economy
2018-19 too could bode well for India as the global economy is likely to move up in the New Year.
Budget non-populous, special scheme without substance: Green body
Presenting his 5th straight budget in the Lok Sabha, Arun Jaitley had said air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region was a 'cause of concern'.
‘The Budget is not based on crazy assumptions, but on realistic ones’
The fiscal account came under strain despite the government exceeding its divestment target after many years, says Dharmakirti Joshi.
Economic Survey glosses over the problems that lie ahead for India
In agriculture, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s shrill rhetoric, there has been no major investment by the State in recent years.
Indian parents did not want 21 mn girls, wanted boy instead: Economic Survey
For first time, document was printed in pink as it waded into problems of gender bias.
Economic Survey: Migrating men leading to ‘feminisation’ of agriculture
Women are increasingly donning multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs and labourers, according to the Economic Survey.
‘Pink’ survey talks of ‘son’ bias, 63 million missing women
Percentage of working women has declined over time, from 36% in 2005-06 to 24% in 2015-16, said the Survey.
Economic Survey upbeat, predicts 7.5 per cent growth
India will be reinstated as fastest growing major economy in 2018-19.
Govt 2018 to-do list: AI sale, GST, more funds to bank
It said that despite major policy reforms, the policy agenda remained full.