Universal Basic Income is a periodic, unconditional cash transfer to every citizen in the country. Here, the social or economic position of an individual is not taken into consideration. The concept of universal basic income has three main features: UBI is universal in nature, i.e., not targeted. UBI is a cash transfer instead of an in-kind transfer. UBI is unconditional. That means one need not prove his or her unemployment status or socio-economic identity to be eligible for UBI. Pros : Alleviate poverty and help reduce inequality. Ensure economic security and dignity for all individuals. As human labor is being substituted by technology at a very fast pace, there will be reduced purchasing power. UBI will compensate for the reduced purchasing power. This will help us realize the true goal of economic liberty for every individual. Act as an insurance against unemployment. Help achieve economic equity. Employers will be forced to comply with good working conditions, as wage earners wi
One of the core values enshrined in the Indian Constitution, plays a pivotal role in fostering unity and equality in society. India's fraternity has its own journey within India's sociology, and the current nature of India's fraternity is different from the political fraternity espoused in its Constitution . 1935 : It became an official demand of the Indian National Congress 1936 : During the Lucknow session - it was officially adopted by the then president Jawaharlal Nehru. 1946-47 : The framers of the Indian Constitution recognized the importance of fraternity along with unity and integrity of the in a society marred by hierarchical social inequalities . Dr Ambedkar stressed the inseparability of liberty, equality, and fraternity , considering them as fundamental tenets of Indian democracy. Accn to him, “ Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood of all Indians — of Indians being one