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Sikkim declared fully literate stateThe declaration was made under the Centre's ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative by Chief Minister Prem...
Enrolment to higher edu institutes: TN, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Kerala emerge top 'achievers'New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala were recognized for their high gross enrolment ratios in higher education ...
Panchayati Raj Ministry in 2024: Focus on more panchayat buildings, internet connectivityIn 2024, the Panchayati Raj Ministry focused on bridging infrastructure gaps by sanctioning funds for over 4,000 Panchayat Bhawans. Digital...
Nearly 70% of India's mutual fund investments come from these 5 statesThe average asset under management of Maharashtra stood at Rs 21.69 lakh crore in January witnessing year-on-year growth of 27% from Rs 17....
West Bengal on top, Uttar Pradesh at bottom of index for literacy among children below 10 yearsAmong smaller states, Punjab was at the top of the index while Telangana was at the bottom while Puducherry topped the index among union te...
Kerala, Maharashtra and Punjab top education ministry's 2020-21 Performing Grade IndexSix states and one Union territory have attained the best rating of Level 2 (L2) in the ministry's Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2020-21,...
Digital literacy remains a concern as most Indian women have never used the InternetOver 60% women in 12 states and union territories have never used the internet.
Average private hospitalisation medical spends in India: Rs 38,822 in urban areas vs Rs 27,347 in rural areasIn case of public hospitals, the average expenditure in rural areas was Rs 4,290 while that in urban areas was Rs 4,837. However, a reverse...
Indian school kids lose grip on math, science as they go upThe maximum shift was seen in Bengal where students scoring 71% in class 3rd dropped to 39% in class 8th.
Delhi pips Goa, Maharashtra to emerge most tourist-friendlyWhile Delhi climbed to the top spot by nudging Maharashtra and Goa to the second spot, TN, Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab and Andhra ...
N Chandrababu Naidu panel on note ban to hold maiden meeting in Mumbai tomorrow"We will discuss a whole range of issues related to demonetisation. Focus will be on transforming the country to a digital economy."
Follow Sikkim model and make India Swachh, says CM Pawan Chamling"My idea is to make Sikkim the first BPL-free state in India by 2019-20. And by 2018, Sikkim will be the first state to have only pucca hou...
One-third of rural population illiterate in IndiaAround 64 per cent of the rural Indian population is literate, the Census data showed.
Big cities like Mumbai, Pune key drivers, push up per capita incomeThe three top cities have also combined to keep the state at fourth position in terms of per capita income, the State Economic Survey for 2...
Four areas Modi government can focus on in the North EastIntegrating northeast with rest of India is our collective responsibility towards our country and we should fulfil it well.
Job scenario in most northeastern states alarmingThree states — Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim — were below the national average of 20% growth in workers between the two censuses.
Government seeks to woo Nitish Kumar with new backward state measureAdoption of new Index by the Centre can potentially set the stage for realignment of political forces in Bihar.
Why special status will be a boon for BiharSpecial category status is neither curse nor boon. It is to provide a level playing field for Bihar, for a better life and jobs.
- UP should learn from Uttarakhand that splits are a mixed blessing
The message can hardly be lost on the national level where the UPA government appears to be floundering at sixes and sevens.
- Sikkim in talks with foreign players for floriculture hub
The state government is in talks with the Orchid Growers’ Society of Thailand to sign an MoU, under which training will be imparted for var...