In spite of a periodic increase, not enough is being allocated. And what’s being allocated is not being spent well.

Universalising PDS How much does it Cost Anyway

The budget pays attention to some important sectors and issues, such as rural and urban infrastructure, fertiliser subsidy, rural livelihood, farmers’ debts and higher and technical education.

The article primarily focuses on the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan, the concept, origin and tracks its implementation. It highlights some disturbing evidences in the implementation of SCSP.

The journey of post-colonial India presents a mixed but depressing picture. Despite significant achievement in some sectors and dimensions of economic development, the state has massively failed in addressing basic human needs like food, shelter, education and health.

ALL public expenditure meant for development of a community can be expected to have some benefits for children as well.