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 Viksit Bharat - Developed India @2047 and Union Budget 2024-25. On 24th July 2024, under the IMPRI 5th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of Union Budget 2024-25, as part of IMPRI #WebPolicy Talk.
Harsh V PantAditya Gowdara Shivamurthy Structural issues like partial utilisation of allocated funds, slow implementation of projects, and short-staffing pose a major challenge to the successful implementation of the budget. The full budget for the current financial year that was…
Instead of taking care of critical problems facing the Indian economy, the Union budget 2024–25 seems to be intended to keep international agencies and the organised sector happy, writes Prof. Arun Kumar.
It's very shocking and surprising that how in 'Viksit Bharat' 149 million Senior Citizens don't have any place. Is this country not for Old people ?
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
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.
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.