Green Credits Programme
The Green Credits Programme, initiated by India’s Environment Ministry in October 2023, aims to reward positive environmental actions beyond just reducing carbon emissions. Key Features… Read More »Green Credits Programme
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MSP Policies Under Scrutiny: Farmer Demands And Economic Implications
In the midst of farmers’ protests in the national capital, a complex tableau of agricultural policies and farmer demands unfolds. This situation highlights critical issues… Read More »MSP Policies Under Scrutiny: Farmer Demands And Economic Implications
Understanding The Minimum Support Price (MSP) System
In an effort to ensure fair compensation for farmers and encourage agricultural investment and production, governments establish a Minimum Support Price (MSP). This system sets… Read More »Understanding The Minimum Support Price (MSP) System
Sovereign Credit Ratings
The Finance Ministry recently unveiled a document named “Re-examining Narratives: A Collection of Essays“. This document sets out to offer different viewpoints on various aspects… Read More »Sovereign Credit Ratings
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Recognising the significance of having labor force data available more frequently, the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) introduced the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in… Read More »Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
The National Agriculture Market or e-NAM is an electronic trading portal that connects existing Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis across India. Launched by Prime… Read More »National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Should All Existing Government Subsidies Be Replaced By ‘Unconditional Basic Income’?
Context: During a recent interaction organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), V Anantha Nageswaran, the Chief Economic Advisor, voiced his opposition to the… Read More »Should All Existing Government Subsidies Be Replaced By ‘Unconditional Basic Income’?
Cryptocurrency Regulations In India And Around the World
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently expressed his views on cryptocurrencies and related technology. During his speech at the B20 summit on August 27, which was… Read More »Cryptocurrency Regulations In India And Around the World
What Is De-dollarisation?
For the past hundred years, the global financial landscape has been under the control of a single currency. In the beginning, it was the Pound… Read More »What Is De-dollarisation?
Poverty Measurement In India
Understanding and quantifying poverty is essential for creating efficient strategies aimed at inclusive growth and poverty reduction. Poverty, broadly defined, refers to a state where… Read More »Poverty Measurement In India