Post Covid-19, India can build upon three positive aspects for economic revival: Subbarao

30 Dec 2020 Evaluate

Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao Rao has said that though Covid -19 and the subsequent lockdown left a trail of economic devastation on most countries, India can potentially build upon three positive aspects- push in the rural economy, stronger federalism and a huge consumption base. He said ‘the challenge for the government in the months and years ahead is clear: to put the economy back on a healthy growth trajectory and ensure that growth is inclusive, with lower income households too enjoying the benefits of rapid growth.’

Subbarao has stated that the expanded MNREGA provided a lifeline when most needed, and the frontloaded transfer payments to women, pensioners and farmers have put money in the hands of households and have helped revive demand. The brisk procurement by the FCI (Food Corporation of India) has buttressed farmers’ incomes while it helped the government extend the food security programme until end November.

Stating that the Indian economy was already in a troubled shape even before the Covid -19 crisis, the former RBI Governor said a ‘V’ shaped recovery in the growth rate does not mean a ‘V’ shaped recovery in absolute output and the level of output in 2021-22 will be lower than what the country achieved in 2019-20. The book is expected to be released shortly.

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