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Before @FinMinIndia unveils #UnionBudget2021, @FightInequality alliance India's pre-budget survey provides insights into people's expectations from 24 states & UTs.
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Link here- oxfamindia.org/knowledgehub/w…

Recognizing the imp role of frontline health workers & public health system during pandemic, overwhelming majority wants health insurance & social benefits to them. #बजट_बराबरी_का
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88% want an urban employment guarantee scheme, along the lines of MNREGS to be setup; for urban Muslims, the support for such a demand is even more overwhelming, at 96%. #बजट_बराबरी_का
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77% want expenditure on expensive projects such as the Central Vista and bullet train to be reduced for the duration of the pandemic. #बजट_बराबरी_का
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There is an overwhelming support to tax the rich & corporates who made profits during the pandemic. 78% respondents believe that a 2% COVID cess should be imposed on them.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/ci…

. @fia_india pre-budget survey also shows that citizens want govt to support the poor and not just the privileged. COVID recovery package shud spend more on health, education & free grains for all.
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newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/ja…

87% want a free COVID vaccine for all; figure rises to 93% for respondents from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as per @fia_india pre-budget survey.

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87% want universalization of PDS to give every individual the option to avail adequate free rations up to June 2021; for individuals whose household income is less than INR 20,000 per month, this figure is even higher, at 94%. #बजट_बराबरी_का
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The pandemic has intensified violence against women further. 97% want additional funding to strengthen support services for the prevention of gender-based violence.
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Read full report to understand people's demands. #BudgetForEquality #UnionBudget2021
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