The article examines the restructuring of expenditure in the first budget of the new government, and its feasibility. It compares the increase in budget allocations for key macroeconomic aggregates and sectoral plan outlays for the BJP and UPAII interim budget, and the change from the interim...

This is the 4th Chapter of the report 'Women and Men in India' by CSO. Although women constitute a little less than the half of the economically active population, but their contribution to economic activity is far below its potential. The progress toward gender equality in respect of...

Is there sufficient allocation for children in the budgets? [HAQ CRC].

estimates of receipts and expenditure for the financial year 2013-14 with respect to the primary education. [BMC]....

Statement by Dr. Raghuram Rajan on taking office on September 4, 2013. [RBI Press release].

The Minister of Finance, K.M Mani , presented the General Budget 2013 to the State Assembly on March 15, 2013. In his address, he commented on the fiscal performance of the State in 2012-13 and laid out his budget proposals for 2013-14. This document presents a brief analysis covering important...

This brief gives the idea about the allocations to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan by Government of India in 2013-14 [Accountability Initiative]. URL:[http://www.accountabilityindia.in/sites/default/files/ssa_2013-14.pdf].

Recruiting female teachers is frequently suggested as a policy option for improving girls' education outcomes in developing countries, but there is surprisingly little evidence on the effectiveness of such a policy. The gender gaps in learning outcomes are studied, and the effectiveness of...

The paper reports investigation of a study on the influence of various socio-demographic factors on different dimensions of financial literacy among the working young in urban India. While the influence of several factors such as gender, education and income is similar to what has been reported...

The bulletin shows what are the process in presenting budget and the terms used in the budget.