Subsidies in India

The Indian government has, since war, subsidised many industries and products, from fuel to gas.[1]

Kerosene subsidy was introduced during the 2nd Five Year Plan (1956–1961) and since 2009 slowly decreased until 2022 when it was eliminated.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "India should redirect subsidies to those who need them". The International Herald Tribune. 2005.
  2. ^ Jain, Abhishek; Ramji, Aditya (2016). "Reforming Kerosene Subsidies in India: Towards better alternatives" (PDF). International Institute for Sustainable Development and Council on Energy, Environment and Water.
  3. ^ Vibhuti Garg; Shruti Sharma; Kieran Clarke; Richard Bridle (May 2017). "Kerosene Subsidies in India: The status quo, challenges and the emerging path to reform" (PDF). International Institute for Sustainable Development.
  4. ^ "Government eliminates subsidy on kerosene via small price hikes". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.