Social Sector

Narendra Modi's social security system for poor is a good idea if corruption pitfalls are avoided

In a country where 90 percent of the workforce are in the unorganised sector, a social security system which the Narendra Modi government is likely to announce in the Union Budget 2017 could be the next logical step, provided the pitfalls are avoided.

Budget 2016: Govt targets 6 crore rural households for pushing digital literacy, says Jaitley

Of the 16.8 crore rural households, as many as 12 crore households do not have computers and are unlikely to have digitally literate people, said Jaitley.

Aadhaar to get statutory status, reveals Jaitley in Budget 2016 speech: Find out why

The statutory status will provide a legal foundation to Aadhaar for expanding its use for a range of developmental purposes, revealed Jaitley.

Schemes for poor are fine but why is govt not addressing banks' quality, cost concerns

The banking system should have been given the breathing space to properly implement the schemes

Spending cuts: PM Modi puts brakes on promised universal health care plan

The health plan was drafted in consultation with Modi's office and an expert panel, including an expert from the World Bank

Expect 50,000 new jobs thanks to compulsory CSR

According to experts, the social sector is already a popular option and has low entry barriers and going forward, a lot of people could explore CSR as a career option.

Pre-budget talks: Aruna Roy a no-show, blasts Finmin

NAC member Aruna Roy has thrown a curve ball at Chidambaram and demanded that pre-budget consultations with social sector representatives and business should be held jointly.

Mumbai: Over 76% of rescued child labourers went back to work, says study

Over 76 percent of child labourers rescued in raids conducted six years ago in Mumbai went back to work, according to an NGO working for children's rights

Modi sarkar's first budget doesn't have much for the poor

For those who expected big ticket announcements for the social sector, particularly in the context of poor economic growth and high inflation, Arun Jaitley’s Budget 2014 must have been disappointing.

Modi accuses Centre of adopting 'big brother' attitude towards states

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and the Planning Commission were on Tuesday at loggerheads at the annual plan meeting with Modi accusing the Centre of adopting 'big brother' attitude disregarding the federal structure.