Are Indians who are hard-up for money looking at illegal online games for financial relief?
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Summary
A sharp rise in the cost of living may be driving people to view online gaming as an opportunity to fill income gaps by using what they might see as their skills. Given India’s ban on money games, this is risky behaviour. Can a solution be crafted?
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right