The Open Budget Survey 2010 reveals that 74 of the 94 countries assessed fail to meet basic standards of transparency and accountability with national budgets. This opens the door to abuse and inappropriate and inefficient use of public money.

The Thirteenth Finance Commission on Wednesday submitted its report to President Pratibha Patil and suggested a new path for fiscal consolidation for the next five years. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the recommendations of the Commission,

Contuining to redefine India

The Third Assam State Finance Commission (2006-11) has recommended a drastic increase in the annual configuration of fund flow to the Panchayati Raj (PRI) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) during the financial years 2008-11.

This UNEP publication presents examples of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote

Although 11th Plan allocation for improvement of National Highway has not been made State-wise, Assam has been sanctioned Rs 298.25 crore during the first two years of the plan period. The Eleventh Plan outlay for improvement of National Highways State-wise has not been made.

Two days to the D-Day. Tension is palpable at the Bella Center. There is mayhem outside. People have been waiting for hours in the freezing cold to get in. But there is even greater chaos. Yesterday, the African nations walked out, protesting against the industrialized world

This recent publication provides an overview of the Bank

This document presents the text of the debate held in the Parliament on 3rd Dec 09.

Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said that India will never accept legally binding emission cuts at Copenhagen. He presented an account of India

Finance Minister Loses Cool Over CPM Leader

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