![The Narendra Modi-led NDA government, commencing its third term, faces a significant challenge in addressing the country’s unemployment issues, particularly in the unorganised sector and among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, emphasized this in an interview on Monday, also urging the swift finalization of the four pending labour codes. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government, commencing its third term, faces a significant challenge in addressing the country’s unemployment issues, particularly in the unorganised sector and among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, emphasized this in an interview on Monday, also urging the swift finalization of the four pending labour codes.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fniti-ayog-rajiv-kumarjpg_1718006731046.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 10, 2024, 01:05 AM - 3 mins read
Another critical area Kumar identified was youth skilling and apprenticeship development, noting the lag in India's education system relative to demand. "Our apprenticeship program needs a far bigger push, and access to high-quality education should be ensured. These factors will ultimately determine the employability and employment generation potential of our economy," he added.
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June 9, 2024, 02:53 AM - 3 mins read
According to sources familiar with the development, prominent leaders such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S. Jaishankar, who managed the Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs ministries respectively, will continue in their roles.
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June 9, 2024, 02:19 AM - 5 mins read
MPs from south India — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and others — will likely get inducted into the new government.
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June 8, 2024, 08:52 AM - 2 mins read
This decision, reached at a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting, comes ahead of the government’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
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June 7, 2024, 08:11 PM - 2 mins read
The TDP is expected to secure one Cabinet minister position along with two ministers of state posts in Modi’s Cabinet. However, the party had initially lobbied for a total of four berths – two Cabinet and two MoS posts.
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June 7, 2024, 01:27 AM - 2 mins read
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu endorses PM Modi as the leader of NDA with the message to balance regional aspirations and national interests.
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June 6, 2024, 08:29 PM - 2 mins read
The swearing-in is likely to be held on Sunday, sources said.
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June 6, 2024, 07:23 AM - 2 mins read
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is gearing up for a crucial meeting of its newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) tomorrow at the central hall of the Parliament, according to sources. The agenda of the meeting will focus on discussions regarding the formation of the government by the grand alliance.
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June 6, 2024, 05:44 AM - 3 mins read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take the oath of office for his third consecutive term on June 9. Sources have indicated that the ceremony may take place at 6 PM. This follows the victory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recent Lok Sabha elections, with the results announced on June 4.
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June 6, 2024, 05:23 AM - 4 mins read
Coalition government has the potential to bring positive reforms.
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