Universal basic services, universal employment guarantee and universal pensions are more desirable options than doling out Universal Basic Income as it will benefit a much larger proportion of the population.
Nyuntam Aay Yojana promises Rs 72,000 annually to 20% of the poorest households in India. Rahul Gandhi led Congress has recently declared that if voted to power, it will support the 20% poorest families in India with an assured income. While the idea is commendable, there is little certainty as to how Congress intends to meet its promise. Many have questioned the pragmatism of the policy which Congress has […]
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