Rural Economy

2 Wheelers Go Out of Reach For Rural Indians!

Two-wheeler sales in India have been a strong indicator of the health of the rural economy since the turn of this century. Rising motorcycle sales…

Scary Picture: Average Rural Spending Stands At Rs 1,430 Per Month

Though the Central Government may not have the latest figures on the rural spending linked to the economy, the existing data paints an alarming picture. According to…

Lockdown Cuts Rural Areas Spending On Food: Report

The fourth phase of the lockdown is about to end, but neither the coronavirus infection stopped nor the economy is showing any sign of recovery.…

After Shunning It Earlier, Modi Govt. Now Promotes MNREGA

The Modi government, which has called the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) a memorial of failure, has now begun promoting it. The…