Study by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember finds most states have renewable energy infra but lag in decarbonising electricity sector.
In a letter, director general of health services under Union health ministry said states should also ensure unique ID for organ donors & recipients, devise system for regular inspections.
The RBI suggested in a December 2023 report that with GST impacting ‘vertical fiscal imbalance’, states should consider collecting additional taxes under the head ‘States’ Own Tax Revenue’.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which gives a bird’s eye view of infra and logistical facilities and assets, has been helping central ministries and states plan projects better.
Studies by Bank of Baroda find Centre on track to meet capex target for this fiscal. There’s wide disparity in states’ performances but upcoming polls haven’t derailed the capex process.
A new paper by RBI economists highlights the importance of states devising and deploying their own policies in times of crisis when mobility is affected.
The Narendra Modi government is looking at ways to check states’ spending on handouts like free electricity and rations. The first step is to tighten the noose on state borrowings.
Food prices, reopening of economy & resurgent demand are fuelling inflation, but robust public distribution system is likely helping some states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu keep prices down.
Displeasure over the practice was expressed during a presentation made by Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan at national conclave of chief secretaries in Dharamshala last month.
Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
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