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Que sera sera On the cards K ANANTHAN
November 1, 2015:
JAMming with the PM
The annual Delhi Economics Conclave organised by the finance ministry is set to be a platform for the Centre to take forward its JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar–Mobile Number) trinity. Traditionally, the economics division of the ministry, led by the Chief Economic Adviser, is the main organiser of the event, which is seen as a meeting place for domestic and international economists. But this year’s conclave on November 6 will be held at Vigyan Bhawan and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief ministers of various States are likely to attend and the discussions will focus on social schemes and use of direct benefit transfer.
Pulses privilege
The skyrocketing prices of certain pulses recalls a strategy the UPA regime adopted. Just as the Congress top brass advised Indians to consume less onions when the prices of this bulb hit the roof, the apprehension is that the Modi government will ask Indians to consume less pulses such as tur dal, to cool down prices.