India has over 10.45 crore tribal people spread across more than 705 communities, most of whom live in or near forested areas. For these communities, Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) is not just supplementary income, it is central to how households sustain themselves.
Tourism is a key pillar of India’s economy, contributing approximately ₹20–21 trillion (around 6–6.6% of GDP) in 2024 and supporting over 46 million jobs . The sector is largely driven by domestic tourism, which accounts for nearly 84% of total tourism spending in the country.
The Indian textile sector is one of the largest employment generators after agriculture, providing direct employment to over 45 million people ( as per Ministry of Textiles data). This scale of employment positions the textile industry at the intersection of agrarian transition and industrial development, making it significant for economic growth a
Across India, religious and charitable institutions have historically played an important role in providing free meals through bhandaras, community kitchens, annadanam programmes, and prasad distribution.
India is the world’s second largest agricultural producer, however it contributes to only 2.35% share of global agricultural exports as of 2022.
Land rights shape access to credit, subsidies, insurance, and power within the household, and it is the foundation of economic security for women farmers.
TK Arun India promised tax certainty through grandfathering. The Supreme Court’s Tiger Global verdict undermines that. It’s the government that must restore credibility. It is a mystery why the government did not address, in the Budget, the damage done to India’s tax credibility…