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Social sector: The focus of Budget 2022 is on effective implementation

The government has continued with earlier policies, schemes and extent of outlays, without attempting radical shifts or transformations

Investment in social sectors crucial for economic growth: NITI Aayog CEO

Kant also expressed concern about the state of nutrition among children as he pointed out that it is happening because of lack of "convergence" between various departments.

Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible

There has been an attempt to build on earlier initiatives, but financial constraints may hamper execution and achievement of goals

Health sector wants higher outlay, universal insurance in upcoming Budget

Govt officials say health outlay will have to rise significantly not just for vaccine expense but also for creation of supporting infra and distribution channels

Cabinet expands viability gap funding by Rs 2,100 cr for social sector

VGF is given to PPP projects and has been limited to economic infra so far; some Rs 6,000 cr would be given for such initiatives as VGF till 2024-25

The teacher from Dombautiya

Tudu's efforts have had quite an impact on her village. She's been able to convince three dropouts to return to school

Former NSEL promoter Jignesh Shah shifts gear, bets on water conservation

The comments assume significance in the wake of water conservation being one of the top priorities for the Modi government

Budget 2019 is a delicate balancing act with focus on social outcomes

The finance minister has balanced allocations across development, fiscal prudence and competing socio-economic priorities

Budget 2019: Govt protects social sector spending from any cuts

These schemes will not bear the cost of lowered expectations of tax revenues

The downside of govt's social sector push

While allocations to several social sector schemes have been increased, concerns about the direction of the funds being ploughed remain