The idea of universal basic income has been a focus of serious discussion in recent years. India is the latest aspirant to seriously consider it. MOIN QAZI argues that while it is a powerful social protection tool, implementation is beset with challenges. These include financial costs, determining the eligibility of beneficiaries, and its impact on the labour market. —– THE pandemic has caused unprecedented crises and disruptions around the world. It has inflicted the greatest pain on those who were already the … Continue reading India’s Case for Universal Basic Income