For years, experts have argued the case for rethinking the Centre-state relationship regarding the police. The time to debate police financing is running out.
A dedicated fund for start-ups in rural India is a much-needed thrust but Budget 2023 has unexpectedly slashed allocation to the agriculture ministry and reduced funds for MGNREGA by 33%.
See the political messaging in this budget. It is an uncluttered continuation from last year and is a statement of confidence, bordering on overconfidence.
Less than 2 months ago, panel chaired by BJP MP P P Chaudhary had recommended more than doubling allocation to foreign ministry, to 1% from 0.44% of overall budget.
No import duty on machinery required to manufacture lithium-ion cells for batteries used in EVs, specific budgetary allocation for scrapping & replacing old govt vehicles.
Agriculture Accelerator Fund aims to bring 'innovative & affordable solutions for challenges faced by farmers' and modern technologies to increase productivity & profitability.
Administration says visit cancelled due to 'logistics issue' as over 60 delegates had to be catered to, but security apprehensions may have triggered the change of plans, it is learnt.