After 50 years, Child Welfare Programme set for makeoverThe government plans to revamp the five-decade-old Integrated Child Development Services programme by upgrading Anganwadi centres, strength...
India can raise per capita income six-fold by '47: NITI Vice ChairmanIndia's per capita income could rise six-fold by 2047. This growth would make the nation a developed economy. Higher investment and domesti...
Scrutiny isn't suspicion: India accelerates flex-fuel vehicle push as ethanol blending surpasses targetsIndia has quietly advanced flex-fuel vehicle adoption and E85 fuel sales. Ethanol blending has significantly increased, exceeding initial t...
India needs to ease land acquisition process for industries to attract investments: NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog's Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted easing land acquisition for industrial investment. He stressed the need for increased domestic ...
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
Govt defends ISI Bill, says reforms will modernise institute, expand capacityThe Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, aims to modernize the institution and expand student capacity. This legislation will replace t...
NITI Aayog calls for national caregiving framework, social security for caregiversNITI Aayog suggests a dedicated policy framework for India's growing ageing population. It calls for regulating the caregiving ecosystem an...
NITI Aayog calls for dedicated policy to regulate India’s caregiving ecosystemIn its report, released on Wednesday, the Aayog has called for promoting financial incentives and entrepreneurship for caregivers to make i...
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
Trade deals open new markets for Indian medical device makers, but import risks remain: AiMeDThe EU offers the biggest long-term opportunity for Indian medical device makers, while the UK has more immediate strategic value, says AiM...
Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll outCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced mileage and engine perfo...
IN-SPACe re-entry rules expose insurance crunchThe guidelines, issued by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on July 23, cover planned re-entry missio...
Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticalsThe Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leaders...
More dialogue needed between youth & policymakers as AI creating uncertainty about jobs: Ex - NITI Aayog VCFormer NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar urged policymakers to engage with India's youth. He highlighted youth frustration over job pros...
PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh croreThe Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the PM-KISAN scheme. This extension will continue direct cash transfers to eligible fa...
Farm-to-fork food safety fix on Niti Aayog menu; Wider testing, stricter enforcement plannedIndia is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its food safety framework. Measures include farm-to-fork tracking and expanded testing infrastruc...
Anurag Jain takes helm of NITI Aayog as new CEOAnurag Jain has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog. He brings extensive experience in economic policy and publ...