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Indian government’s food security programme will have the same problems as Aadhaar

The One Nation, One Ration Card programme has been set up with the aim of providing subsidised food to itinerant workers.

Sana Ali, IndiaSpend.com
· Nov 07, 2019 · 08:30 pm
Modi’s UDAY scheme is driving Indian states deeper into debt

Under the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana, states took over 75% of outstanding liabilities of discoms. But the scheme hasn’t helped bail out the companies.

Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com
· Oct 08, 2019 · 08:30 pm
Five reasons why India's first mental health policy is an impressive document

The National Mental Health Policy identifies a range of vulnerable groups for protection and seeks to decriminalise suicide.

Aarefa Johari
· Oct 18, 2014 · 12:30 pm