-The Economic Times "Demonetisation in a booming economy is like shooting at the tyres of a racing car," says development economist Jean Drèze . A leading advocate of welfare policies, Drèze who was a member of the National Advisory Council during the UPA regime, tells ET that the sudden move to demonetize high-value currency notes has created a scary situation for people who live on the margin of subsistence, and that...
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Artificially created distress -Utsa Patnaik
-The Hindu To prevent further damage to the economy and to relieve distress, demonetisation should be revoked immediately Without adequate preparation or thought, the monetary authorities and the government have taken a drastic step declaring as worthless over 86 per cent by value of the currency notes in circulation with the public. A prior large increase of lower denomination notes should have been ensured through banks and ATMs, so that overall money...
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-HuffingtonPost.in Going back to the grassroots. Gone are the days when businesses focused solely on the bottom lines; today more and more corporates are embracing the concept of the 3 Ps: People, Profit, and Planet. As more and more organisations step up to do their bit for the community and the environment, many opportunities are opening up to improve and impact both the urban and especially the rural landscapes. Here's a quick...
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-Frontline The Living and Learning Design Centre in a Kutch village is about dialogue between contemporary designers and traditional artisans and about keeping crafts relevant. Kutch: “WHY here? Why a design centre of such sophistication in a small village off a highway?” The answer flashes in one’s mind at the same time: “Because that’s the most logical and relevant place for it.” The answer is validated a while later in a...
More »Save-cow cost: Industry bleeds, farmers suffer & exports tank -Subodh Varma
-The Times of India 16 Lakh Dalit Leather Workers Depend On The Humble Cow For A Living. The Meat Industry Employs Many More. Every Year, India Exports Buff Worth 30K Cr. All This Is In Jeopardy With The Cow-Protection Clamour. TOI Takes A 360° Look Across the country, especially in rural areas there's simmering un ease bordering on panic. Farmers no longer think freely about buying or selling cattle. People especially from...
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