RBI Bounty Analyzed
The record dividend paid by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Union government may not be something to celebrate because, legally, RBI is unlike any other bank
Category Thematic Areas
Hits and Misses of Health Budget 2024-25
National health priorities include strengthening primary health care, enhancing disease surveillance, expanding health insurance coverage, and ensuring equitable access to health services across all demographics. The ministry comprises two departments: the Department of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Health Research. Out of the ₹90,958.63 crore allocated to the Health Ministry, ₹87,656.90 crore has been allocated to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, and ₹3,301.73 crore to the Department of Health Research. With a 12.93% increase over the previous year, the critical question remains: does this allocation sufficiently address health as a critical pillar of viksit bharat.
Navigating Contradictions: China and the US in the Quest for Middle East Peace
Although both China and the US proclaim their support for the ‘Two State Solution’ to the Palestinian-Israel issue, they seem to be on the two opposing banks of the ‘River to the Sea’ chimera claimed by both Israel and Palestine.
TARABAI SHINDE: Reflections on Recent Women Empowerment Scenarios
As we look at our old patriarchal and orthodox society, though in recent times the thought has been improved much, the living conditions for women were very precarious. Women had no rights and were considered inferior to that of men. In ancient times, women were regarded as pious and religious and were worshiped in the form of mother goddesses, as the time passed Brahmanical order came into being, then one after the other, role of women in the society decreased from high esteem to just that of a mere household and husband caretaker. As we talk about the 19th century, there were no schools for women and they were not allowed the basic rights of education.
Northeast and its Success Story of Financial Inclusion
Northeast India has made remarkable strides in financial inclusion, overcoming historical economic challenges through enhanced banking and financial access. With state-led initiatives and technological advancements, the region has seen a significant increase in bank branches, digital transactions, and financial literacy.
Rural Realities and Union Budget 2024-25
Press Release Shivashish Narayan The IMPRI Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies (CHURS), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted an interactive panel discussion on the topic “Rural Realities and Union Budget 2024-25” on July 27, 2024,…
Critical Review of Budget Allocations: Impact on Rural Development, Agriculture, and Marginalized Communities
Press Release Ishan Singh The IMPRI Center for the Study of Finance and Economics (CSFE), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted an interactive panel discussion on the topic “Rural Realities and Union Budget 2024-25” on 27th July…