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3-MIN READ The Dalit Adivasi Budget Analysis: Fund Cuts for Manual Scavengers, Persons with Disability SC/ST activists have raised red flags against Union Budget 2021 | Image credit: Reuters (Image for representation) Despite an increase from the previous year, Dalit and Adivasi activists find a gap as per NITI Ayog guidelines in the allocation of funds for SC/ST in Budget 2021. FOLLOW US ON: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a sharp rise in capital expenditure for the next fiscal to Rs 5.54 lakh crore, from Rs 4.39 lakh crore in the current financial year on February 1. On Monday,...

We will soon have the Union Budget for 2021-22. Apart from policy announcements made, the Budget is about the Union government’s annual statement of receipts and expenditure. Receipts can be non-tax or tax. Most people want the Centre to spend. Indeed, as economists argue, multiplier benefits of government expenditure exceed those of tax reductions. That is, if there is going to be an expansionary fiscal policy, that is better accomplished by increasing government expenditure, not reducing taxes. Of course, to increase government expenditure, one needs to find resources without imposing cos...

Highlights It aims to provide income support farmers. Certain exclusions are also listed. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will transfer amount/funds under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme to crores of farmers on December 25. Here are 10 quick things you want to know about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme - PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with 100 percent funding from the Indian Government. - The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme was launched by PM Modi in 2019.  - The Scheme aims to provide income support to all landholder...

Synopsis The body has also sought dedicated allocation or auction of gas for power sector and inclusion of natural gas under goods and services tax (GST) regime to maintain 5 per cent tax across the country. Agencies APP has also asked for a separate window for allocation of gas to power plants. NEW DELHI: The Association of Power Producers (APP) has urged the government to reintroduce gas subsidy scheme for revival of gas-based electricity generation projects in the country. The body has also sought dedicated allocation or auction of gas for power sector and inclusion of natural gas under go...

Association of Power Producers asks power ministry to reintroduce gas subsidy scheme to revive power plants The body has also sought dedicated allocation or auction of gas for power sector and inclusion of natural gas under goods and services tax (GST) regime to maintain 5 percent tax across the country. PTI December 21, 2020 / 02:50 PM IST The Association of Power Producers (APP) has urged the government to reintroduce gas subsidy scheme for revival of gas-based electricity generation projects in the country. The body has also sought dedicated ...