Poverty Alleviation

SOEs, including SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Telecom, and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, have long been plagued by mismanagement and inefficiencies, burdening taxpayers.

The meeting, held at the PM Office, focused on the comprehensive report submitted by Mushtaq Sukhera, chair of a committee tasked with investigating the human trafficking crisis.

The panel discussion underscored the critical importance of accurately measuring poverty in India, not just as an academic exercise but as a foundational step toward addressing systemic inequities.

Highlighting positive economic indicators, the Prime Minister noted that the reduction in the policy rate would provide much-needed relief to businesses and investors.

The eShram portal aims to streamline access to government schemes, skilling opportunities, and social security measures, thus empowering unorganised workers.

During the question hour in the Lok Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the central government of withholding MGNREGA funds meant for West Bengal for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, claiming it was an act of discrimination against the state.

wage inequality has remained stubbornly persistent in wealthier countries, shrinking annually between 0.3 and 1.3 per cent in upper-middle-income-countries and 0.3 to 0.7 per cent in high-income countries.

Despite the political transition, Sri Lanka has maintained its economic policies, providing reassurance to investors. Analysts suggest the stability and anti-corruption stance of the new government could further bolster investor confidence.