| The essence of NREGS | 10-SEP-09 |
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| The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) was launched by the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in the first flush of its commitment to the 'Aam Aadmi' agenda. Criticised by many for a variety of reasons, from fiscal burden to the prospect of leakages, it nevertheless became the UPA's defining and differentiating programme. |
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| A fraternal argument with Dr Amartya Sen | 16-AUG-09 |
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| Professor Amartya Sen has recently reiterated his criticism of the Left's political practice in India. Dr Sen is quoted to have said: "I was disappointed with the Left for not focussing on issues that are central issues of social justice and focussing much more on India's sovereignty and that kind of question. |
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| BJP for clubbing Rlys and Planning Com with Finmin | 24-JUL-09 |
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| Batting for radical financial reforms, the BJP today suggested abolition of the Finance Bill and clubbing of Railways and Planning Commission with the Finance Ministry, which it said should be rechristened as Ministry of Economic Development. |
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| Divestment answer to India's eco concerns: Moody's | 16-JUL-09 |
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| The government plan to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises would help it address many of India's existing economic concerns and alleviate the current "fiscal stress", according to Moody's. |
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| Details on disinvestment soon: FM | 14-JUL-09 |
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| Firm on divesting stake in public sector undertakings, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said he has initiated talks with other ministries to identify PSUs where a portion of government equity could be sold and that details would be announced soon. |
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| Economy showing early signs of recovery: FM | 14-JUL-09 |
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| Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the economy was showing early signs of recovery and explained that the government had to increase borrowings to invest more in the absence of private investments. |
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