The government should pursue the reforms mentioned in the budget swiftly. Dr Bibek Debroy & Aditya Sinha write.

डॉ Bibek Debroy एवं Aditya Sinha लिखते हैं कि बजट में भूमि से लेकर श्रम सुधारों के मुद्दे पर भी आगे बढ़ने के संकेत दिए हैं जो बेहद आश्वस्तकारी कदम है क्योंकि लंबे समय से ऐसे सुधारों की प्रतीक्षा हो रही है। कुल मिलाकर इस बजट में समावेशी आर्थिक वृद्धि का खाका खींचा गया है।

The budget assures us continuity despite uncertainty. It augurs well for us that fiscal consolidation is underway without sacrificing capital expenditure on infrastructure. Dr Bibek Debroy writes.

Given all the constraints, this is a pretty decent budget with plausible numbers. It builds on the interim budget and lays down the building blocks for the next few budgets of Modi 3.0. Dr Bibek Debroy writes.

The budget has hit the bull's eye on employment. Initiatives like the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) programme and the comprehensive internship scheme aim to create quality formal employment. Dr Bibek Debroy & Aditya Sinha write. ndtv.com/opinion/jobs-j…

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0. Aditya Sinha writes. firstpost.com/opinion/budget…

Delisting unworthy MNIs is not merely about de-colonisation but also about solving a practical problem. The 100+200m restricted zone rules, especially in urban areas, are an impediment towards ease of living. Sanjeev Sanyal & Jayasimha K R | ಜಯಸಿಂಹ ಕೆ ಆರ್ write.

EPFO has been grappling with high claim rejections and inefficiencies. Despite ongoing improvements, the platform requires significant upgrades to meet its expanding responsibilities under government schemes and rising subscriber base. Sanjeev Sanyal & Shrishti Chauhan write.

Witch-hunting still plagues parts of rural India, with 85 murders recorded in 2022 due to witchcraft accusations. While several states have specific laws, enforcement is weak. We must address this with better legislation, education, and awareness. Dr Bibek Debroy writes.

The bottom 50 per cent have become significantly less vulnerable to medical expenditure-related shocks in the past 10 years. The trend is closely associated with the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Dr Prof. Shamika Ravi writes.

The 2024-25 Budget is a pragmatic balancing act, focusing on capital investments while pursuing fiscal consolidation. With projected growth of 6.5-7%, it supports India's 2047 vision of becoming a developed nation. Dr Bibek Debroy & Aditya Sinha write for the Korea Herald.

Inefficient judicial processes create uncertainty and stifle growth. While reforms boost productivity, the government’s role as the largest litigator worsens the issue. The union government is reducing unnecessary litigation; states must follow suit. Aditya Sinha writes.

India's post-pandemic fiscal architecture should be anchored in debt and be holistic (encompassing Centre and states), dynamic (responsive to changing macro conditions), and conservative. Dr Sajjid Chinoy, Member, EAC-PM writes.