An analysis of Social Security Measures : Union Budget 2021-22

Economic Policy
Written By Shrikrishna Upadhyaya

This is a draft version of the article published in Prajavani, which is accessible here.

The COVID19 pandemic and its economic impact clearly showed that India's social protection measures were not enough. An analysis of the social security measures in the Union Budget 2021-22 can help us understand the Governments' priorities. The most important questions to be asked - Has the Union government prioritised social protection in the Budget? If yes, what is the realistic outcome it wants to achieve?

Read the full draft here.

Shrikrishna Upadhyaya
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