We cannot be insensitive to the plight of those who live in penury.

Kiran Bedi’s ‘no toilets, no free rice’ order was shockingly insensitive

Those who criticise subsidies as ‘drain on exchequer’ often conveniently ignore the ‘incentives’ government offers to corporates.

How India's wealthy are milking billions off subsidy

From electricity to LPG, benefits worth rupees one lakh crore go into the pockets of the rich every year.

Why I opted out of LPG subsidy

It is best if subsidies are handed out only to those who can’t afford it otherwise. This will mean dropping some of your own “privileges”.

People awaitng outside the rationshop for kerosene

Why ending kerosene subsidy is in the hands of UP and Bihar governments

India’s kerosene subsidy can come down only if state governments of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar lend wholehearted support to lower consumption of the fuel.

Subsidy

Kiran Bedi’s ‘no toilets, no free rice’ order was shockingly insensitive

How India's wealthy are milking billions off subsidy

Why I opted out of LPG subsidy

Why ending kerosene subsidy is in the hands of UP and Bihar governments