Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the weakness of the Indian state in fulfilling the needs of the poor. This calls for a change in the current approach to eradicate the miseries faced by the poor. Background: Two books have tried to explain the shortcomings of the Indian state in meeting the aspirations of the poor. … Continue reading ‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
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Growth with inequality in economic survey
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS – 2 ; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Synopsis: It looks like the Economic Survey focuses on wealth creation instead of reduction of income disparity. Introduction The Economic Survey for 2020-21 reviews the developments in the… Continue reading Growth with inequality in economic survey
Causes of Rising Inequality
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Social Issues Synopsis – The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply increased the economic inequality in all countries. Introduction The Inequality Virus report released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. The report states that the COVID pandemic has increased economic inequality in almost every country.… Continue reading Causes of Rising Inequality
Oxfam Report Findings – Rising inequality in India
Recently Oxfam International has released a report titled “The Inequality Virus”. The report highlighted the increasing inequalities in India during the time of Covid pandemic. The report found out the existing inequalities in the world have increased to new heights. In this regard, there is a larger question on how to reduce inequality in India?… Continue reading Oxfam Report Findings – Rising inequality in India
COVID deepened inequality in India: Oxfam Report
Why in News? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Virus Report”. The report has highlighted the increasing inequalities in India. Facts: About the report: It is a part of its international report released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s ‘Davos Dialogues.’ The report states that COVID-19 has the potential to increase… Continue reading COVID deepened inequality in India: Oxfam Report
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development Report: UNCTAD
Source: Click here News: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released a report titled “Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development: Transitioning to a New Normal”. Facts: Aim: The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development. Key Takeaways. The global economy would contract 4.3% this year… Continue reading Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development Report: UNCTAD
Social registry, for better targeting of welfare schemes
Context: A social registry linking Aadhaar to residence info can target aid to the vulnerable during a pandemic. Contents1 What is the need for Social registry?2 India’s Case:3 What can we learn from these observations?4 What is the way forward? What is the need for Social registry? Recent estimates from the World Bank suggest that 88… Continue reading Social registry, for better targeting of welfare schemes
