July 1, 2024, 03:27 AM - 3 mins read
The report quotes NITI Aayog, stating that in the past decade, India has seen a significant reduction in poverty. The proportion of people living in poverty in "all its dimensions" decreased to 14.96% in 2019-21 from 24.85% in 2015-16. This reduction is attributed to sustained economic growth during the period (6.7% average growth between FY16-FY20) and the implementation of various welfare schemes focused on nutrition, health, education, housing, drinking water, sanitation, skill development, and social protection.
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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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May 15, 2024, 12:33 AM - 2 mins read
Saraswat, a former chief of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), highlighted that presently, 60 per cent of India's total arms and ammunition are domestically produced. "Indian defence capabilities have experienced substantial growth in the last 10 years," he said.
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March 22, 2024, 04:22 AM - 3 mins read
"India uses 2-3 times more water for producing 1 tonne of crop compared to several developed and developing nations," Chand said, while emphasising on the need for better water management.
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March 6, 2024, 11:48 PM - 2 mins read
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched NITI Aayog's digital public infrastructure platform 'NITI For States' and inaugurated the 'Viksit Bharat Strategy Room' on Thursday. The platform aims to enhance policy and governance by providing robust knowledge and insights to government officials across various sectors.
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March 2, 2024, 07:32 AM - 3 mins read
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has witnessed a remarkable surge in budgetary allocation over the past decade, marking a significant commitment by the government towards advancing health research in the country.
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February 25, 2024, 11:03 PM - 3 mins read
India's strides in poverty alleviation have reached a significant milestone, with the poverty rate falling below 5%, according to B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, the CEO of NITI Aayog. The latest household consumer expenditure survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) indicates a notable improvement in living standards across both rural and urban areas of the country.
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February 19, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
With projections indicating a significant rise in India’s elderly population from the current 10% to a staggering 19.5% by 2050, NITI Aayog’s recommendations aim to establish a robust support system tailored to the evolving needs of seniors.
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January 1, 2024, 12:05 AM - 3 mins read
The announcement, made today, marks a crucial step in formulating fiscal policies that will impact the Union as well as the States. The Members of the Sixteenth Finance Commission will be notified separately, bringing together a diverse group of experts to deliberate on complex economic matters.
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December 30, 2023, 11:13 PM - 2 mins read
Experts suggest that implementing this proposed health tax could act as a deterrent while simultaneously generating revenue for initiatives focused on advancing better nutrition and well-being.
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