Himanshu Sikka exclusively features in Firstprint newspaper

The IPE Global and Esri-India report said over 80% of districts in Gujarat have faced increased frequency and intensity of extreme floods over two decades.

The IPE Global and Esri India study suggests that more than 1.47 billion people will be at risk owing to extreme climate events by 2036.

The IPE Global and Esri India study found that India was witnessing extended summer-like conditions except on non-rainy days in monsoons.

Over 84 per cent of Indian districts are susceptible to extreme heat waves, while 70 per cent of the areas are also experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events

A new analysis revealed said the country was experiencing extended summer-like conditions during the June-September monsoon.

The deadly floods triggered by heavy rains in Kerala were the latest in a streak of disasters that could have been avoided through better planning, according to experts.

The limited mention of the health sector in today’s budget speech is not surprising, given the substantial provisions already made in the Interim Budget.

With a focus on inclusive development for Viksit Bharat, the Budget reflects the government’s focus on the underprivileged, youth, farmers, and women. I would have liked to see more around innovative financing, more schemes around rural part of India.

With a focus on inclusive development for Viksit Bharat, the Budget reflects the government’s focus on the underprivileged, youth, farmers, and women. I would have liked to see more around innovative financing, more schemes around rural part of India.

All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy