Page 2 - Universal Basic Income

Explained: What is the origin of idea of Universal Basic Income in India?

One of the earliest proponents of shifting to a UBI architecture in India was economist Pranab Bardhan

Sikkim CM to propose universal basic income, state may be first in country

Party leaders say the objective was primarily to "future proof" the youth of the state, while also address vulnerability of other sections of the society

Time for true universal basic income

If the new basic income programme is restricted to the bottom 50 per cent of the population, both urban and rural, it would cover the most vulnerable groups

Universal basic income: Definitely seductive, but is it fiscally feasible?

Under this welfare mechanism, all existing subsidies would give way to a single unconditional cash transfer to all citizens; but there are some nagging issues about its implementation

Arvind Subramanian: Universal Basic Income in action

Adapting Rythu Bandhu to be the future of social and agricultural policies

Replacing welfare schemes with universal basic income to hit poor the most

The study by Carnegie India opposed the Economic Survey 2016-17 proposal of delivering UBI through an Aadhaar-linked system

Universal Basic Income would outperform PDS, energy subsidies: IMF

The need to reform existing subsidy programmes in India has recently gained momentum: IMF

Appealing, but impractical

Universal Basic Income is an idea whose time hasn't come

CEA Arvind Subramanian, NITI Aayog member differ on UBI implementation

Bibek Debroy spoke in favour of conversion of certain existing subsidies into the scheme

Basic income could empower millions, but India may find cost too high

The UBI amount would be greater than all current welfare programs of the government