Niti Aayog

Unhappy over special mention to Andhra & Bihar in Budget 2024, Oppn CMs to boycott upcoming NITI Aayog meet

The special mention of key ally states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh in the budget has irked the Opposition who have described it as an 'appeasement budget'. Through the Union Budget, the central government has extended help to both the states run by NDA allies, JD(U) and TDP

India's best and worst states on social development goals are...

According to the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24, India's overall Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) score increased to 71 in 2023-24, compared to 66 in 2020-21, supported by significant progress on eliminating poverty, providing decent work, economic growth, climate action and life on land.

Beyond the Lines | Being Ladakh: The importance of ecology as strategic vision

As one of the fastest growing tourism destinations, Ladakh has witnessed rapid economic progress. This has resulted in the rise of local businesses that cater to tourists, and the key impact has been in the real estate

From crisis to opportunity: India's role in global renewable energy discourses

The existing crisis in the international energy market is also providing an opportunity for the renewable energy sector

AI, Gen AI crucial for diverse news content reach: Former NITI Aayog CEO

Kant's excitement regarding the consumption of digital news is a result of India's notable advancements in the digital domain; the country has the largest population of internet and smartphone users worldwide

Poverty in India will plunge to single digit in 2024-25

According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index by NITI Aayog, India has witnessed a steep decline in poverty headcount ration during the last nine years

Why water resources should be part of India's development goal

Institutional reforms coupled with holistic management of the water resources will ensure the economy's sustainability

How government, banks came together to solve India's biggest real estate mess

The UP Cabinet has approved recommendations made by the Amitabh Kant Committee including a ‘zero period’ for developers from April 2020 to March 2022 and immediate registry and sub-lease deed rights for homebuyers. The move, which will benefit 2.4 lakh homebuyers, has been hailed by experts

India's working on a plan to have half a million foreign students by 2047

In addition to encouraging domestic students to study in India, the Niti Aayog CEO asked the private sector to further develop the nation's higher education ecosystem and make sure that more foreign students are drawn to the nation

India has highest trade deficit with China, now it wants a plan to change that

The NITI Aayog stated that in addition to lowering the trade deficit with China, the study should suggest important measures to increase local output and productivity in areas similar to the global economy in order to take advantage of changes in global supply chains