copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2019-04-12): Retail loans given out by banks during the Modi era are expected to grow at 19.92% per year in comparison to 22.47% per year during the Manmohan era. [...] The Modi administration has over the years talked a lot about the income tax collections improving significantly. The income tax collections in the Modi years are expected to grow at 16.85% per year. In comparison, the growth in tax revenue in the Manmohan years was 17.53% per year. The government has also talked about the fact that more people are filing income tax returns now than before. While this is true, this hasn’t exactly translated into faster pace of growth in tax revenue. [...] To conclude, the Manmohan Singh years come out to be much better than the Modi years, in 11 out of the 15 indicators.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-04-09): The curtains came down on the "Vajpayee years" with a dramatic shift of power in 2004. The ruling BJP confidently advanced the general elections to capitalise on the popularity of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and a perceived "feel good factor" based on the government’s economic achievements through a mega "India Shining" campaign. The Congress countered with a pitch promising to protect the interests of the common man— the ‘aam aadmi.’ Pollsters predicted a win for the BJP-led NDA but the final verdict defied their electoral calculations, surprising both the victor and the vanquished. [...] After much speculation and deliberations, Sonia Gandhi declined the top post, citing an "inner voice." On May 22, 2004, Manmohan Singh, an Oxford-educated economist and the architect of major economic reforms, became the first Sikh Prime Minister of India. Thus began the era of the UPA. [...] Once in power, the Congress government established a steady, if not remarkable, record of governance. The Congress benefited from a period of sustained economic growth, amidst a burgeoning global financial crisis. Pro-people legislations such as the Right to Information (RTI) Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee (NREGA) Act were passed during this time as well.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2022-05-31): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed eight years in office on May 26, there have been debates on the government’s economic record as well as comparisons with the Manmohan Singh-led Congress governments from 2004-’14. [...] Against this backdrop it is important to see what the data on growth and other macroeconomic aggregates reflect about the economy between the two periods: 2004-’14 under Singh vs 2014-’22 under Modi. [...] In addition to ensuring a path of higher growth and bringing the community together, the Modi government also faces three significant medium-to-long term challenges: income inequalities, ruptured labour markets and unemployment.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-10-06): In 2004, when the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance came to power, its chairperson Sonia Gandhi unexpectedly relinquished the prime ministership to Singh. His first ministry executed several key legislations and projects, including the National Rural Health Mission, Unique Identification Authority, Rural Employment Guarantee scheme and Right to Information Act. In 2008, opposition to a historic civil nuclear agreement with the United States nearly caused Singh's government to fall after Left Front parties withdrew their support. India's economy grew rapidly under his reign. [...] - ^ Bhushan, K.; Katyal, G. (2004). Manmohan Singh: Visionary to Certainty. APH Publishing Corporation. p. 2. ISBN 978-8176486941. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2019. [...] - ^ Das, Mala (22 February 2019). "Narendra Modi targets Gandhis, calls Manmohan Singh 'night watchman'". NDTV. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-06-13): - ^ Bamzai, Kaveree (7 June 2004). "Manmohan Singh's Cabinet 2004: Top ministers and their portfolios". India Today. Living Media Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 26 May 2020. - ^ "Manmohan sworn in". Hindustan Times. HT Media Ltd. 22 May 2004. Retrieved 26 May 2020. [...] - ^ "Manmohan Singh, 67 ministers sworn in". PTI. Rediff.com. 22 May 2004. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2019-06-25): Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2019, Volumes I–V Published: 25 June 2019 Volume 54, pages 189–192, (2019)
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2020-08-27): 50,000 in 2004 but that limit can be extended to Rs. 1,00,000 by taking tax rebate. When the tax is rebated there is no effective tax on the income, so there was no tax on the income upto Rs 1,00,000 in 2004. 5,00,000 tax exemption limit is after considering the tax rebate. Without the tax rebate, the actual income limit for no income tax is just Rs. 2,50,000 (in 2019). So the claim is MISLEADING. Even though the numbers posted are true, they are compared in a misleading way. The figures in the first year of the Manmohan Singh government are compared with the figures in the last year of the Modi government. Also, the effects of inflation and economic growth rate were not considered while comparing the tax exemption limits. Actually, the income limit for no tax in the last year of Manmohan government was Rs. 2,00,000 (without tax rebate). The same was Rs. 2,50,000 (without tax rebate) under the Modi government in 2019. Finally, the numbers shown in the post are misleading. In the post, the limit under the Manmohan government is taken without tax rebate and the first year of the government is considered whereas the limit under the Modi government is taken with tax rebate and the last year of the government is considered.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-09-18): - Up to ₹1,50,000 under Section 80CCD(1). The benefit is additionally capped at 10% of basic salary. The benefit under Section 80C, Section 80CCC and Section 80CCD(1) is capped at ₹1,50,000. - Contribution Up to ₹50,000 under Section 80CCD(1B). This is over and above tax benefit under Section 80C.[53]
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-08-20): The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that a gift of Rs 20 lakh received by a taxpayer from his non-resident brother is not subjected to Income tax. This landmark ruling by ITAT emphasises that Indian tax laws offer taxpayers an exemption from tax on gifts received from their relatives. Under the Income Tax Act, a gift of more than Rs 50,000 received from a relative is considered ‘income from other sources’. Therefore, the required tax is deducted from it as per the prescribed rates of income tax. However, in many cases, the tax was exempted from offerings or gifts received from close relatives, at weddings and inherited property. Section 56 (2) (x) of the Income Tax Act provides tax exemption on gifts received from a brother. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal gave the tax exemption decision in the case of a person named Salam, who received a gift from his brother. However, the Income Tax Department officer initially considered this gift as taxable income. The Income Tax Commissioner justified the officer’s decision and said that the taxpayer failed to prove that he received this money as a gift from his brother. Following this, Slaam filed an appeal at the ITAT.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2021-08-23): Source: Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. [...] In such an environment of decreased income, the government is unable to wean itself off taxes it earns from the sale of petrol and diesel. In many ways this dilemma is self-imposed since this government’s original sin was its economic mismanagement before the pandemic hit. You construct a house poorly and a storm hits. Now you are drenched due to a leaking roof. Is the storm the only one to blame? Good policy, bad policy
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2020-03-01): This scheme is intended for those borrowers whose cash flows have been impacted due to lockdown disruptions on account of Covid-19. All those who have regular stream of cash flow need to opt for continuation of the regular EMI. [...] Bank will continue to honor the standing instructions unless withdrawn by the borrower, as the borrower has the liberty to make payment if they desire so. [...] Q: What if my loan account repayment is to be started after 31.08.2020?
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-10-07): 'When you need to revive the economy, when you need to revive aggregate demand, you cut taxes.' [...] Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh 'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.' [...] The biggest achievement of the Modi government in the past one year was it could bring positivity in the minds of people and industry, says
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2021-12-17): In the case of Tata Motors, the AAR had ruled that GST is not applicable on such an amount while in the case of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, a contrary view was taken in the ruling. [...] 09/07/2021 Goods and services tax (GST) authorities have started detecting instances of tax evasion by identifying mismatches between electronic permits issued for transporting goods and the data from radio frequency tags that commercial vehicles use to pass through toll plazas. GST officials are now identifying vehicles that pose a risk of revenue leakage by comparing details furnished at the time of generating e-way bills for goods movement with the actual movement of vehicles captured at toll plazas. E-way bills are needed for transportation of goods worth more than ?50,000 by a GST-registered person within and across states. Officials have unearthed a racket of existing unregistered firms transporting iron scraps under invoices of bogus and non-existing firms, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said in a communication to field officers on Monday. Officials also recovered fake invoices transferring bogus tax credits of around ?14.5 crore, the tax authority said. This was based on an analysis of risky vehicles identified by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). Mint has reviewed a copy of the communication. E-way bills were integrated with the radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in January this year.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2021-12-13): [5]Annual Report of Ministry of Home Affairs, 2019-2020. [...] [15] Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, January 19, 2019. [...] [26]Ministry of Defence annual report https://www.mod.gov.in/documents/annual-report [132]
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-06-10): There was no change in the Income Tax Slabs and rates as announced in the Interim Budget by FM Piyush Gupta Ji and in the union budget of 2019-20 as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Taxpayers whose income does not exceed Rs 500000 will remain tax-free and enjoy the benefit of a rebate of Rs 12,500 u/s 87A. Due to newly introduced surcharges, those taxpayers whose income is between Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore will have to pay 39% as tax and those taxpayers whose income is more than Rs 5 crore will have to pay 42% as tax. [...] The tax structure which was framed by Dr Manmohan Singh has not been considerably changed till now and is of the same structure that he framed during his services as the Finance Minister of India. He was a success in reducing the tax slab to three, the lowest ever. The three slabs were such that; the first slab was Fixed at a 200 per cent tax rate for incomes Rs 30, 000 to Rs 50,000, the second and the middle slab for Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh was fixed at a tax rate of 30 per cent and 40 per cent for those earning above Rs 1 lakh.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-08-07): : CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Average 30 Farmer Suicides Per Day in Modi Govt Years Points to a Systemic Apathy". 8 April 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024. [...] - ^ Waldman, Amy (6 June 2004). "Debts and Drought Drive India's Farmers to Despair". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 May 2010. - ^ Huggler, Justin (2 July 2004). "India acts over suicide crisis on farms". The Independent. London. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Intensification of infrastructure investment, continued reforms in the financial sector and capital markets, deepening of structural reforms were some of the key aspects. Reduction in non-productive expenditure and rationalisation of subsidies was undertaken. The government also aimed at acceleration of the privatisation process and restructuring of public enterprises along with widening of the tax base. [...] Direct taxation was the major highlight of this Budget. Income up to Rs 1,00,000 per annum was exempted from tax. Income between Rs 1-1.5 lakh was taxed at 10%, Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh income at 20% and income above Rs 2.5 lakh was taxed at 30%. The government also proposed 50 paise per litre cess on petrol and diesel to fund highways. [...] Union Budget 2023, which was the last full Budget of the current Modi government before the general elections of 2024, provided major relief to the middle class, especially the salaried class, by expanding income tax relaxations. It raised income tax rebate to Rs 7 lakh for the new tax regime, against Rs 5 lakh earlier. It also allowed a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 for the new tax regime. Apart from this, in the Budget 2023, capex also got a boost.
Claim: Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-26): The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes four claims regarding the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). This article is a fact check of these claims.
Claim: Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-04-02): One of the most promising strategies is the cluster-based development approach. Clusters are defined as "groups of industries closely related by skill, technology, supply, demand and/or other linkages" (Delgado, Porter, and Stern 2016). A cluster-based development approach involves collaborative actions by groups of companies, governments, and other related institutions to improve the competitiveness of a group of interlinked economic activities in a specific geographic region (Ketels and Memedovic 2008). Sonobe and Otsuka’s (2006) empirical study of cluster-based industrial development in developing countries suggests that a cluster can be an effective institution for HVP value chain development as well. Indeed, Gálvez-Nogales (2010) finds numerous successful agro-based clusters in many countries. As an illustration, Figure 1 shows the structure of an agro-based cluster. In the cluster, farmers are entrepreneurs who see their farms as businesses. They are not just farming but operating complicated businesses, employing workers, coordinating the division of labor among teams, and collaborating with outsiders. In other words, entrepreneurial farmers are skillful at not only producing but also grading, marketing, branding, and management.
Claim: Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Agro-Based Clusters in Developing Countries: Staying Competitive in a Globalized Economy The present paper presents existing literature and methodologies on agro-based cluster development, and provides insights into cluster promotion in Latin America, Asia and Africa. It offers a series of best practices recommendations to ensure that governments and other facilitating institutions provide effective support to agricultural clusters. These recommendations relate to areas where government support is necessary and beneficial, and principles that should guide public interventions concerning agricultural clusters. However, as with everything out in the real world, all about agricultural clusters is not perfect. Consequently, the report ends with a discussion of the limitations and potential risks posed by inadequate agricultural cluster policies.
Claim: Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-01-13): The objective of this study is to develop a comprehensive approach to agricultural enterprise clustering that will allow us to diagnose their market position and identify integration opportunities to increase production outputs. Cluster analysis is used as the methodology in this study. The study analysed 44 agricultural enterprises in Russia. Based on the cluster analysis, four groups of homogeneous agricultural enterprises with diverse activities that are significant in the given economic market segment were identified, within which the mean and limit values of clustering indicators were calculated. We were able to highlight the characteristics of each group of companies thanks to the clustering. The leader cluster was identified, which has a high number of personnel and performance indicators that are above the mean. This cluster's enterprises are industry leaders; they cover a large territory in Russia; they engage in technological, innovative, logistical, and international activities; and they have a high level of strategic planning and management. This generalised characterisation enabled us to compare the main criteria of the clusters, allowing us to identify the field of strategic action to improve production outputs. [...] Kernasiuk, Y. V. (2020). Clusters as an innovative organizational and economic form of efficient agricultural production in the system of sustainable development. Ekonomika APK,9, 86–97. https://doi.org/10.32317/2221-1055.202009086
Claim: Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-03-01): Agrifood-based Clusters assist in the implementation of the RUAIPP strategy through mobilization, Identification, Engaging, and Empowering of farming communities through skill and knowledge transfer methodologies that build passion and increase the participation of locals in farming activities and Increase the demand for nutritious food in an economy. [...] Agri-based clusters include globalized value creation processes, digital and carbon-neutral transformations as well as sectoral and technological convergences, today’s Agro-based businesses face complex and turbulent environments: [...] Otsuka and Ali (2020) propose five strategies for the development of agro-based clusters in developing countries. First, stakeholders within a cluster must be mobilized into various groups, such as farmer cooperatives and agro-processors associations. Second, stakeholders in the cluster must be trained through their groups. Specifically, training for improved cultivation practices must be offered to farmers, seed companies, and nursery operators. Moreover, farmers should be trained in grading, marketing, and management. Besides, managerial training must be offered to agro-processors. Third, the collective actions within each group and the vertical linkages between farmers and agro-processors through contracts must be promoted. Fourth, a regulatory framework to implement quality standards must be set up. Finally, a project management unit must be established to coordinate the interests of diverse stakeholders and promote the cluster-based agricultural transformation approach.
Claim: Agro based and thematic clusters for skilled manpower and economic opportunities are being identified (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2010-01-01): Agro-based clusters in developing countries: staying competitive in a globalized economy [...] Part II [751kb] 5. Agro-based clusters in Asia 6. Agro-based clusters in Africa 7. Conclusions and recommendations 8. Annexes 9. References and further reading © FAO 2010