Page 25 - Latest Updates on Economic Survey
Economic Survey primer
The Survey had a series of short notes on economic policy issues. A few of them are excerpted below:
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India's demographic dividend to peak by 2020: Economic Survey
Peninsular states to hit their crest earlier than northern ones
 "India's demographic dividend to peak by 2020: Economic Survey")
Clothes, leather sectors key to jobs growth, says Economic Survey
Survey adds, India could use low-skill sectors to boost export
 "Clothes, leather sectors key to jobs growth, says Economic Survey")
Don't mimic advanced world: Economic Survey
Cautions against fiscal activism; FRBM Act important, but needs some modifications
 "Don't mimic advanced world: Economic Survey")
Economic Survey indicates high tax on gold to continue
Jewellery sector will be most disappointed if no relief comes from Budget, especially after note ban
 "Economic Survey indicates high tax on gold to continue")
'Radical change needed in Centre, states' duties towards social sector'
Economic Survey recommends re-imposition of conditions on transfer of funds from Centre to states
 "'Radical change needed in Centre, states' duties towards social sector'")
Govt must absorb transaction costs, says Economic Survey
The government has taken a number of steps to facilitate digital economy
 "Govt must absorb transaction costs, says Economic Survey")
Municipalities don't realise potential from property tax: Economic Survey
It adds, Bengaluru and Jaipur are collecting no more than 5 to 20% of the potential
 "Municipalities don't realise potential from property tax: Economic Survey")
Economic Survey: Batting for fiscal consolidation
If the Budget is in sync with the Survey, we could see fiscal deficit at 3% of GDP by March 2018
<b>A K Bhattacharya:</b> Bold Survey, sombre message
Survey is more categorical as far as the options the govt has with regard to fiscal consolidation
Sober expectations
Economic Survey outlines barriers to restoring high growth
Economic Survey: Themes chosen this year are along expected lines
Focus is on Universal Basic Income; even if it can't be implemented now, it can certainly be debated
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Farm sector largely ignored in Economic Survey 2016-17
No path-breaking or innovative ideas; focus is only on existing schemes of Modi govt
 "Farm sector largely ignored in Economic Survey 2016-17")
Effort was to make Economic Survey look like Big B blockbuster: CEA
He adds that endeavour was to make Survey with 'some drama, some tragedy and some comedy'
Economic Survey asks govt to be vigilant to prevent price rise
According to Survey, protection of intellectual property right remains a challenge
 "Economic Survey asks govt to be vigilant to prevent price rise")
Realty prices will fall further, says Economic Survey
Says note ban hit property sales hard in last two months; makes a case for bringing realty under GST
 "Realty prices will fall further, says Economic Survey")
Tap property tax potential at city level, suggests Economic Survey
Municipalities that have generated more resources have delivered more basic services, it added
 "Tap property tax potential at city level, suggests Economic Survey")
Lack of sanitation facilities puts high burden on women: Economic Survey
Adds, it is important not just for better health but also for intrinsic value in conferring freedom
 "Lack of sanitation facilities puts high burden on women: Economic Survey")
Try biometric attendance to tackle teacher absenteeism: Economic Survey
It adds that learning outcome for a majority of children is still a cause of serious concern
 "Try biometric attendance to tackle teacher absenteeism: Economic Survey")
Note ban shaves off GDP growth rate by up to 0.5% in FY'17
The Survey has projected the growth rate for 2017-18 at 6.75-7.5%
 "Note ban shaves off GDP growth rate by up to 0.5% in FY'17")
