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Rajesh Bansal, Somya Singh
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In The Media
India Has Social Schemes for Poor in Crises like Covid. But It Needs a ‘Who to Pay’ Database
Large sections of India’s population are invisible to the state. That is why in crises like Covid and lockdown, we need one common social database.
Published on Apr 23, 2020
Source: Print
In the current coronavirus crisis and the ensuing lockdown, most migrants in India find themselves suddenly jobless as factories close, supply chains shut down and services freeze. The Narendra Modi government has responded to the crisis by announcing several social protection schemes, including direct benefit transfers for certain sections of the population and free LPG refills, grains and pulses for the poor.
About the Author
Rajesh Bansal
Former Senior Adviser, Carnegie India
Rajesh Bansal was a senior adviser at Carnegie India. His research focuses on financial technologies, particularly electronic payment systems, electronic cash transfers, and digital financial services to enable inclusive development. He leads the center’s technology and society program.
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Rajesh Bansal, Somya Singh
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