Economy
MoU between Centre, States for fiscal discipline yielding results
THE Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which the Centre entered into with the State Governments to shore up their fiscal position, by putting them on a reformist path, seems to be producing positive results, though the process has also inculcated some imp ortant lessons for both.

National family health survey reveals disturbing trends
THE Second National Family Health Survey (NFHS-2), conducted in 1998-99 which was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through ORC Macro, USA with additional financial support of Unicef reveals once again the glaring d eficiencies in the country's population and family welfare plans.

Buying agents plea for export status
BUYING agents, who play a crucial role in furthering exports of the country, have urged the Government to accord them the status of exporters.

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