This study tracks trends and changes to India's subsidies and transfers, examines their composition and fiscal impact, and suggests how improving efficiency and targeting could help subsidies reach those who need them most.
It explains how subsidies from central and state governments, including for food, fertilizer, and electricity, climbed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests policymakers consider using targeted schemes, rationalizing subsidies, and developing an integrated social security system for informal workers.
By:
Asian Development Bank Imprint: Asian Development Bank Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 245g ISBN:9789292776794 ISBN 10: 9292776797 Pages: 72 Publication Date:23 March 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active