MP, Punjab, Tamil Nadu—Universal Income Scheme catching with states
After Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, Tamil Nadu has become the latest state to implement the scheme to a targeted section of women.
After Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, Tamil Nadu has become the latest state to implement the scheme to a targeted section of women.
Finances of states have deteriorated sharply since onset of Covid-19. The rising freebie culture will make things worse.
This come ahead of the winter season when paddy straw burning causes air pollution in northern states including national capital New Delhi.
Relaunch of the old pension scheme by some states and rising expenditure on freebies are expected to stretch state government finances.
The blockade was unexpected as no warning was given by the lead Punjab Police escort that was 3-4km ahead of the main PM carcade.
Farmers, especially from the neighbouring states, have assembled near the Delhi border for a protest. Fortune India visited the epicentre to chronicle its growing intensity.