Gross budgetary support may rise

Government support to Budget 2011-12 - or, gross budgetary support (GBS) - is likely to rise by 18 per cent over last year, taking Planning Commission estimates made at the beginning of the 11th......

Funds crunch may hit 6th national economic census

The sixth national economic census, set to take off next year, may have to struggle for funds as the initial estimates of the ministry put the fund requirement at Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion), 268......

An audit to check 'unreliable' economic data

With Indian statistics facing heavy criticism from all quarters in recent times, the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), which is responsible for coordination of statistical activities in the......

Food Security Act may float backup fund

The proposed Food Security Act is likely to float a fund to act as a backup in years of drought or flood.The contingency fund will facilitate direct cash transfer in place of foodgrain entitlements......

Readers wishes to John Wright

Name:Debashis Mitra (HPCL) Message:All Indians will remember you. Happy Birthday. Name:vishal Message:Mr. Wright, thanx 4 setting Indian Cricket right. Happy Birthday. Name:Hari Message:Many Happy......