The Indian government is set to endorse Universal Basic Income
After the recent Demonetization brouhaha, which led to over a 100 deaths[1], most of them from the lower strata of society, it makes sense for the current government to start off UBI whole heartedly, especially since they can tie in the entire demonetization&#x2F;cashless economy&#x2F;jan dhan etc. stories together. However, I sincerely hope that the execution is well planned, rather than hasty.<p>This article though seems to be a marketing report for BIEN. Remember that with a country as large as India, Government reports are many in number but very few schemes having national level adoption. I can think of numerous states that would support doling out sops for the poor instead of UBI.<p>Interesting times these are for the country. Let&#x27;s hope sense prevails.<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.dnaindia.com&#x2F;india&#x2F;report-demonetization-government-not-mourning-over-100-deaths-due-to-cash-crunch-says-opposition-2280902" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.dnaindia.com&#x2F;india&#x2F;report-demonetization-governme...</a>