Stimulus package should be broad-based, like Budget: NITI Aayog chief

In a Q&A, Amitabh Kant says the package should aim to lift growth instead of picking specific sectors for assistance

A technologically-driven process for Covid-19 relief distribution is ensuring last-mile delivery of aid received from foreign countries and individuals is smooth and transparent, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant tells Nikunj Ohri in an interview. Kant, who chairs the empowered group on coordination of Covid-19-related relief and response activities, also said any stimulus package for the country should be broad-based like the Budget to lift growth rather than picking specific sectors for assistance. He said that there won’t be any delay in privatisation, including that of two public sector banks, and NITI Aayog has already made its recommendations. Excerpts:

1. How