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ARTICLES BY PRS LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH

The railways’ internal revenue for 2018-19 is estimated at Rs2.01 trillion, 7% higher than the revised estimates for 2017-18. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint

The financial situation of Indian Railways

2 min read . 14 Mar 2018

In his budget speech, finance minister Arun Jaitley said that minimum support prices (MSPs) would be fixed at least at 50% more than the cost of production. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

Budget 2018: Will MSPs give 50% returns to farmers?

2 min read . 14 Feb 2018

The first session of Parliament every year starts with the president’s address to both Houses. Photo: HT

President’s speech: Status check of key schemes showcased over the years

1 min read . 28 Jan 2018

India’s enrolment rate in primary education (class I-V) is comparable to that of developed countries. Photo: HT

Trends in school enrolment and dropout levels

2 min read . 02 Oct 2017

Between 2011-12 and 2015-16, revenue collected by state governments was 7% lower than their initial budgeted estimates. Photo: AFP

Are state governments overestimating their budgets?

1 min read . 20 Aug 2017

More than half of all agricultural households in the country have outstanding loans (from all sources of credit).

Who benefits from farm loan waivers?

1 min read . 19 Jun 2017

Goods and services tax (GST) is a value-added tax (VAT) system that subsumes a number of central and state taxes. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

How will goods and service tax impact state revenues?

1 min read . 29 May 2017

The Defence Acquisition Council has projected a need for 198 vessels and submarines for the navy by 2027, compared to the current strength of 121 vessels and 15 submarines. Photo: Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint

Are we setting aside enough for defence equipment?

1 min read . 20 Mar 2017