Lasting Measures Needed to Tame Food Inflation
From the supply side, farmers need remunerative prices through better post-harvest management and marketing support
Category Public Policies, Programs and Schemes
Social and Performance Audit Authority (SPAA) 2021, Rajasthan
As a part of the ‘Grading for School’ initiative the Social and Performance Audit Authority (SPAA) was introduced in the 2021-22 budget and set up in August 2022 after the clearance received by the Rajasthan cabinet for the proposal. Social and Performance Audit Authority involves social audits and performance audits.
Food for All: The Lifesaving Role of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (2020)
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched by the Government of India in March 2020 Operated by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Ministry of Education: Key Initiatives Shaping India’s Higher Education
India has recognized education as a cornerstone for socio-economic development leading to the enactment of landmark legislation in 2010 that made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.
Institutions that Make Capitalism Tick Make for Prosperity: Decoding the Economics Nobel of 2024
Sound institutions make countries rich, say the Nobel laureates, meaning institutions that make capitalism work
Beyond the Moratorium at WTO: India’s Path to Digital Sovereignty
India’s stance on the e-commerce moratorium reflects its broader goal of securing digital sovereignty and protecting domestic interests. However, imposing custom duties that are not flexible carries the risk of stifling innovation and potential isolation from global technological advances.
A Look at India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) Schemes
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) has a history dating back to 1985-86 when it was bifurcated from the Ministry of Welfare.