Astha Kapoor
Strategy consultant
The writer is a strategy consultant working on issues related to financial inclusion.
By Astha Kapoor
The order has not taken into consideration the plight of farmers.
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It is ironic that CEA Arvind Subramanian’s Economic Survey had a pink cover this year.
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The PDS is a lifeline for those who are able to access it.
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Given all the chaos and concerns, the Constitution Bench hearing is of utmost importance to provide legal perspective and clarity on the issue.
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Digitalisation of farm-based programmes and schemes is likely to result in exclusion - an inexcusable crime at the hands of the government.
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Without a privacy law, can we trust the state with all our data?
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Interviews in the field suggest a general support for the old system, and a resounding 'no' to cash transfers.
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