You, Me and the Economy

Even as Ladakh demands democracy, and stands up for its environment and the way of life, it also offers an alternative socio-economic paradigm against the profit-oriented model of development. But, are we willing to listen?

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Does SBI’s delay in disclosing the data of electoral bonds, and then not revealing it in full, make it a suspect? Now that the Electoral Bond data is out, the question remains- why did the largest and the most trustworthy bank in the country kept giving excuses to delay the information?

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The government keeps claiming about protecting the interests of the “annadatas” but in reality farmers from nearly 160 villages are marching again towards the national capital. And instead of any signs of talks, they are being greeted with cement barricades, teargas and armed police. 

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Do the claims of empowering the ‘Garib’, ‘Mahilayen’, ‘Yuva’and ‘Annadata’ stand the test of reality? Let’s find out in this budget-special episode of You, Me and the Economy.

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It’s important to question G20 as despite being an informal group, its policy decisions and recommendations impact the whole world. It’s timet to raise your voice for people’s issues and concerns for a more democratic, just and inclusive financial system and political order.

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Useful Links: 

https://www.networkideas.org/news-analysis/2009/10/g20-and-the-global-power-balance/ 

https://www.cenfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Reading-the-rhetoric_G20-Briefing-Paper-_English_SonalRaghuvanshi.pdf 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/g20-draft-tweaked-reflect-dissent-cutting-unabated-fossil-fuels-2023-07-22/ 

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/g20-expert-group-on-mdbs-suggests-greater-engagement-with-private-sector-8849164/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdQbAejkUxY 

Story and production: Kavita Kabeer, Jimmy James, Praskanva 

Production support: Haripriya Harshan

From defence to high-tech industries, cutting-edge chips are essential. And India needs a strategy to access technology transfer, and not rely on its cheap labour and subsidies at the cost of taxpayer’s money.

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Useful Links: 

https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/indias-micron-deal-follows-a-curious-business-model/ 

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/semiconductor-mission-has-india-missed-the-bus-9708331.html 

https://www.reuters.com/technology/foxconn-pulls-out-india-chip-jv-with-vedanta-2023-07-10/ 

Story and production: Kavita Kabeer, Jimmy James

Production support: Haripriya Harshan

If the situation is so bad for millionaires who are at the top of the wealth pyramid, how would it be for the ones at the bottom? This is a question we must ask ourselves as we read these reports and see the rising number of outflows from the country. 

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Links: 

Henley Private Wealth Migration Report: https://www.henleyglobal.com/publications/henley-private-wealth-migration-report-2023 

Economist Arun Kumar in the Wire: https://thewire.in/economy/watch-why-are-indian-millionaires-leaving-the-country 

Story and production: Kavita Kabeer, Jimmy James

Production support: Haripriya Harshan

The breach of India's vast health data is absolutely shocking, but the government's response is even more appalling. Instead of trying to reassure the public or improve digital security, the government is just trying to wash off its hands.

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Story and production: Kavita Kabeer, Jimmy James

Production support: Haripriya Harshan

Balasore triple train collision has brought our focus to a glaring question before we can talk about trains—the safety of existing trains. Do we need luxury trains or safe and reliable trains? Do we need Vande Bharats that cost over Rs 1000 even for a small journey or trains that the poor take to work, to healthcare, and to a livelihood? This accident has also laid bare our idea of development that is increasingly anti-people and anti-poor. 

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Story and production: Kavita Kabeer, Jimmy James

Production support: Haripriya Harshan

Fortified rice is making inroads into India’s Public Distribution System despite a very inadequate pilot study and disregarding the health concerns of 80 crore beneficiaries. Now a new report by the reporter’s collective has found that large corporate interests might be the reason behind this big move that could potentially change the very food on our plate. 

Read the 3-part report from the reporter’s collective here: https://www.reporters-collective.in/projects/modified-rice-papers 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. For more information and analysis, check out our website www.cenfa.org and keep listening to You Me and the Economy. 

Story and production: Kavita Kabeer, Jimmy James

Production support: Haripriya Harshan