The shock of covid-19 continues to run through the Indian economy , but contrary to what’s often said, the pandemic has not been a great leveller. Some sections of society have been worse affected than others, further exposing schisms in opportunity, employment and education that already existed. Have 10 months of living through a pandemic worsened inequality, and are there specific Budget interventions that can address this? Tonight, we’ll be examining how the upcoming Budget will have to account for the social costs of a year-long pandemic. What is the way forward, and how can the Budget address this?

Source: Mint December 28, 2020 00:11 UTC