Benefits or Security? What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen? | Macro Matters Ep 7
Last Updated : Aug 21 2026 | 7:18 PM IST
In this episode of Macro Matters, Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with veteran journalist A. K. Bhattacharya on a fundamental question: What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen?
From welfare schemes and DBT to social security, the conversation explores whether India has become better at delivering benefits — but not necessarily at protecting citizens when jobs disappear, illness strikes or old age arrives.