The state of welfare: India’s budget 2024–25

The state of welfare: India’s budget 2024–25

Social welfare allocations in the India’s budget have lagged behind promises for a decade. Here’s how Budget 2024 compares. As India accelerates towards becoming the third largest global economy, its growth is marked by increasing inequality. The post-pandemic recovery has been uneven and characterised by a K-shaped growth trajectory, where certain segments of…