Household Consumption Expenditure Survey shows urban-rural gap has narrowed, particularly at lower levels of consumption, implying effectiveness of govt policies in improving rural incomes.
Paper released by think tank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace also points out that apex statistical regulator National Statistical Commission lacks legislative backing.
Majority of respondents in 15-29 age group reported inability to do basic computer tasks. 73% lack routine email skills, less than 3% said they could code, in survey released this month.
The share of traditional moneylenders to rural credit has come down significantly as institutional financing has become more accessible in a post Jan-Dhan account-holding India.
In email to other members of the govt-appointed committee, JNU professor & economist CP Chandrasekhar cited 'current conditions' in JNU, says Business Standard report.
DMK govt accuses Centre of withholding funds, tightening borrowing, unilateral deductions from state accounts. Says Centre's accounting & funding decisions have 'artificially inflated' debt burden.
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