'When you compare Bihar's poverty from its earlier times, then there is a huge difference. Things have improved a lot. And migration has played an important role in reducing poverty.'
Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories.
How soon can India reach a point when there is no hidden underemployment and all who want work can find it at a fair wage and decent work conditions, asks Nitin Desai.
Universal basic income or social security? Economist Nitin Desai feels we need a blueprint for universal health care and pensions to help the vulnerable section.
At its peak five years ago, it was a lifeline for 5.5 crore, or one in every three rural homes
India must concentrate on manufacturing-led growth.
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