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Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15

Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15

Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.

30 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

29 Jan, 2026

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

29 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

28 Jan, 2026

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

28 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

27 Jan, 2026

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

27 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

27 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

26 Jan, 2026

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

26 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Right to dignity, Pg6

ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Jan, 2026

Right to dignity, Pg6

ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.

24 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

‘Freebies’ different from public welfare investment, says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court distinguishes between welfare investments and irrational freebies, emphasizing state's obligation towards developmental Directive Principles of State Policy.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Jan, 2026

‘Freebies’ different from public welfare investment, says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court distinguishes between welfare investments and irrational freebies, emphasizing state's obligation towards developmental Directive Principles of State Policy.

22 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back, Pg6

Proposed Juvenile Justice Act amendment seeks to lower juvenility age to 14, raising concerns about child rights and rehabilitation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Jan, 2026

Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back, Pg6

Proposed Juvenile Justice Act amendment seeks to lower juvenility age to 14, raising concerns about child rights and rehabilitation.

22 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Why HC ordered release of trafficking victim from protective home, Pg19

Bombay HC upholds constitutional liberty, releases trafficking victim; emphasizes rehabilitation over confinement under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

22 Jan, 2026

Why HC ordered release of trafficking victim from protective home, Pg19

Bombay HC upholds constitutional liberty, releases trafficking victim; emphasizes rehabilitation over confinement under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

22 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

22 Jan, 2026

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

22 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

21 Jan, 2026

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

21 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

New portal, software, AI-powered translation: EPFO 3.0 coming soon, Pg1

EPFO 3.0 to launch with AI translation, new portal, and software for better services and expanded reach.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

21 Jan, 2026

New portal, software, AI-powered translation: EPFO 3.0 coming soon, Pg1

EPFO 3.0 to launch with AI translation, new portal, and software for better services and expanded reach.

21 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

20 Jan, 2026

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

20 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR