Welfare System

How India’s social welfare regime has evolved and what challenges lie ahead

There has been a shift from a narrow focus on poverty to a wider safety net but it may not enough to deal with an ageing population and food, income insecurity.

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· Jul 10, 2024 · 09:00 am
Techno-welfare – delivered by Modi: How cash transfers are manufacturing political power in India

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· Jan 31, 2024 · 09:00 am
How Aadhaar authentication is helping dealers siphon off food rations in Jharkhand

A welfare scheme is not the space for technological experiments. In a state with poor nutrition, the government should act against corruption and exclusion.

Siraj Dutta
· Jul 17, 2022 · 09:00 am

More than jobs and cash transfers, Bihar’s poorest want better public health services

Recipients of welfare schemes find it difficult to use cash given to them in the absence of a bankable public health system.

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· Jun 22, 2019 · 01:30 pm
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· Jan 29, 2019 · 10:30 am
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Welfare System

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