New Delhi: Even as a prominent section within the government is opposed to universal basic income — an unconditional cash transfer to the poor— the view on the focus areas in budget is virtually unanimous: boost the rural economy and support the housing sector and small businesses.
Apart from being the areas worst-hit by demonetisation drive, these are also seen as sectors from which the government hopes to earn the maximum reward, especially in five states, (including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh) which are slated to vote after the Budget.
In addition, creating rural infrastructure has been a key theme and the […]
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