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Much ado about nothing

India, March 26 -- How much does government support add to household income? After a gap of 12 years, the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted a Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HC... Read More


Women's Day 2024: 'She' is for Self Help Empowerment

India, March 5 -- In India, women self-help groups have been a source of empowerment, fostering economic independence, social stature & community resilience. Down To Earth delves into 7 exemplary init... Read More


Less farms and farmers

India, Feb. 21 -- The agricultural world is undergoing a historic change: the number of farms coming down sharply while size is increasing. Does it imply consolidation of farming in a few hands? The ... Read More


Union budget 2024-25: Has India abandoned measuring income poverty?

India, Feb. 1 -- It isover 10 years since India estimated its poverty; for which poverty reductiondid the Finance Minister then take credit for? Photo: @nsitharamanoffc / X For the first time, the w... Read More


Debunking K-shaped recovery: Why the SBI's new report gets it all wrong about India's economic growth

India, Jan. 24 -- The research of SBI is not representative of the Indian economy; it also pedalsa newly-destined 'narrative' The Economic Research Department of the State Bank of India (SBI) recentl... Read More


Advance warnings

India, Jan. 10 -- The agriculture sector is estimated to grow at 1.8 per cent in 2023-24-a steep decline from the 4 per cent growth in financial year 2022-23 The National Statistical Office (NSO) has... Read More