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India has taken lead in ensuring 'One Health' goals: Niti Aayog's Dr VK Paul
India is ahead of several countries in drafting a legal framework to support the implementation of the 'One Health' initiative, which integrates the health of people, animals, and the environment. The 'One Health' approach is crucial for addressing complex health challenges such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and climate change. India is framing National Action Plan 2.0 to address antimicrobial resistance issues, conceptualizing the One Health Mission, and working on broader issues of climate change.
Modi-led NDA govt must tackle unemployment problem, especially in unorganised sector: Rajiv Kumar
Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar emphasized that the Modi government's third term must address unemployment, particularly in the unorganized sector and SMEs. He highlighted the need to finalize the delayed four labor codes and recognized the K-shaped economic recovery post-COVID. Large corporations and highly skilled individuals have prospered, while lower-end workers and SMEs struggle.
Security & legal proposals to now come under Niti
Niti Aayog, under Major General K Narayanan, to focus on security and law proposals. Reconstitution aligns with government's emphasis on security and legal matters.
Government slashes domestic natural gas prices amid major pricing overhaul
The Ministry of Oil lowered domestic natural gas price to USD 8.44 per mmBtu for June 2024, following a new pricing mechanism. This adjustment aims to stabilize the market and meet energy targets, benefiting consumers and producers alike.
Industrial policy is back. Is this what India needs for an ‘atmanirbhar’ economy?
Mere rise in GDP growth numbers are not enough. What India needs to become a global manufacturing powerhouse is a well-outlined policy that gets the wheel spinning on job creation, skills and holistic growth — especially as the world tilts towards protectionism.
Why reforming the WTO dispute settlement mechanism is imperative
The 13th Ministerial Conference of WTO in Abu Dhabi renewed commitment to a well-functioning Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) by 2024, crucial for the rules-based multilateral trading system.
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If Modi is re-elected, these sectors will get his most attention
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to propel India to become the world's third-largest economy if re-elected for a third term. His ambitious 100-day agenda post-election includes prioritizing manufacturing, new-age technology, infrastructure development, and clean energy sectors. The government aims to implement reforms to boost economic growth and attract foreign investment.
DMEO, an attached office of NITI Aayog, to evaluate the roll-out and implementation status of e-Vidhan project
The Indian government is assessing the implementation of the e-Vidhan project, a mission mode project for state legislatures, under the Digital India Programme. The project aims to make all legislatures paperless, streamline information exchange, and enable members to use the latest ICT tools. The Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office is inviting bids to evaluate the project's progress and identify concerns. The evaluation is expected to be completed within four months, with the inception report submitted within 30 days.
India's defence capabilities boosted under Modi government, relying on imports only for immediate needs: NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat
India has significantly enhanced its defense capabilities over the past decade, with a focus on indigenous manufacturing and reducing reliance on arms imports. VK Saraswat, a member of NITI Aayog and former chief of the DRDO, highlighted that 60% of India's arms and ammunition are now domestically produced, with major corporations like Adani, Tata, and L&T contributing to radar systems and gun manufacturing. Saraswat also assured that India's power capacity is sufficient to meet its needs, minimizing the risk of significant power cuts. Companies like Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics are poised to benefit from these trends.
Government aims to boost use of artificial intelligence in food processing
India aims to boost artificial intelligence (AI) in food processing to raise efficiency, support farmers, and cut environmental impact, officials revealed at a National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) conference. The government advocated for a roadmap to deploy AI tools in the sector, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary showing support. Experts believe AI can enhance agricultural practices, improve produce quality, and aid India's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
Indian defence capabilities in last 10 years gone up substantially: NITI Aayog member Saraswat
India's defence capabilities have significantly improved in the past decade under the Modi government. NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat highlighted the country's reliance on arms import only for immediate needs, with major corporate houses now manufacturing indigenous radar systems and guns.
India to begin producing 'T100' carbon fibre in 2.5 years: V K Saraswat
India is set to start manufacturing T100 type carbon fibre within the next 2.5 years, aiming to overcome import restrictions limiting its use in strategic applications. T100 carbon fibre finds applications in defence, aerospace, civil engineering, and more, including hydrogen cylinders, missiles, and bulletproof jackets. The initiative involves collaboration between Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) to promote indigenous production and address licensing challenges faced by foreign nations.
BJP steadily reduced Odisha's central funding, PM Modi 'neglecting' people of state: Congress Jairam Ramesh
The Congress on Monday said the BJP has steadily reduced Odisha's central funding in recent years and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "neglecting" the people of the state. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the prime minister ahead of his rallies in Odisha.
India's water usage for per tonne crop production 2-3 times more than developed nations: Niti Aayog's Ramesh Chand
Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of Niti Aayog, highlighted India's excessive water usage in agriculture compared to other nations and called for promoting sustainable practices. He emphasized the need for state governments to promote crop cultivation based on local conditions. Paddy and sugarcane, major crops in India, are particularly water-intensive. The country has three cropping seasons, with Rabi crops relying on irrigation. Despite significant investments in irrigation projects, the area under irrigation remained stagnant until 2015. Singh, the Agriculture Commissioner, discussed exploring methods to increase irrigation area using the same water amount, collaborating with the Jal Shakti ministry.
Review procurement policy for wheat, rice at MSP: Niti Panel
A NITI Aayog working group has recommended the government to reconsider its open-ended procurement policy for rice and wheat at minimum support prices to encourage farmers to diversify towards other crops like nutri-cereals, pulses, and edible oil. The group argues that the policy discourages diversification towards high-value and riskier crops, and suggests restricting procurement to meet food security and welfare schemes.
NITI Aayog working group suggests government re-visit rice and wheat procurement policy at MSP
The 23-member working group on crop husbandry, agriculture inputs, demand and supply, set up by the Aayog in 2022 under PS Birthal, director, ICAR-NIAP, is of the view that the open-ended procurement of rice and wheat at minimum support prices acts as a disincentive for diversification towards high-value and riskier crops.
India to be a developed nation by 2047? Here's what some experts believe
The report "India’s Turn to Lead by 2047" by Primus Partners indicates that 70% of respondents are optimistic about India becoming a global leader by 2047, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat. This sentiment extends to 63% envisioning India excelling in global trade, technology, and the economy.
WTO talks on fisheries subsidies is as chaotic as a fish market
Efforts to move from a consensus-based decision making to a voting system at the WTO is not good for global fish trade.
President appoints four full time members of 16th finance commission
The four full time members appointed by the president are former expenditure secretary A N Jha, former special secretary of the department of expenditure Annie George Mathew, executive director of Artha Global Niranjan Rajadhyaksha and group chief economic advisor, State Bank of India Soumya Kanti Ghosh, the centre said in a notification issued late Tuesday.
NITI, agri ministry, FAO launch investment forum for advancing climate resilient agrifood system
Delivering the keynote address at the inauguration, NITI Aayog Member Ramesh Chand emphasised on the need for awareness on how agriculture contributes to climate change, citing a contribution of a little more than 13 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls for repeal of AFSPA in State
Attending the 71st Plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) on Friday in Shillong, Sarma, a member of the Council dedicated to the economic and social development of the Northeastern part of the country, expressed gratitude to the current administration at the Centre for its relentless efforts in promoting the socioeconomic growth of the region.
In last 3 years poverty head count ratio has come down by 25 per cent: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sarma said the poverty headcount ratio in the state has come down from 36.97 per cent in 2013-14 to 14.47 per cent in 2022-23. He added that as many as 24.82 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty in nine years from 2013-14 to 2022-23. Sarma on Tuesday attended the ceremonial distribution of ration cards to 42,85,745 new beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act at an event held at Boripara locality of Guwahati's Maligaon.
250 million people escaped multi-dimensional poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23: NITI Aayog
According to the Aayog's working paper, jointly developed with UNDP, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan registering the highest decline in poverty in the given period.
Budget 2024: Pressure for populist measures is off after state poll results, says NITI Aayog member Virmani
Interim Budget 2024: Arvind Virmani, economist and NITI Aayog member, has said that the pressure on the Modi government to undertake populist measures has reduced after BJP's state election victory. The interim budget might have political messaging. Virmani had forecasted a 6.5% GDP growth rate for the current fiscal year, which is now at 7%, exceeding his expectations
Former NITI Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya to head Finance Commission
Arvind Panagariya, former vice chairman of the NITI Aayog, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Finance Commission in India. Panagariya, an economics professor at Columbia University, was appointed to the policy think tank in 2015 and has held positions with the World Bank, IMF, and WTO. The Finance Commission will make recommendations for five years starting April 1, 2026.
21 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 found in three states, says NITI Aayog member V K Paul
As many as 21 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected across the country till now, NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr V K Paul said on Wednesday but asserted that there was no need to panic. He said that the scientific community in India was closely investigating the new variant as he emphasised on the need for states to ramp up testing and strengthen their surveillance systems. Paul highlighted that about 91 to 92 per cent of those infected are opting for home-based treatment.
India’s growth will be distinctive, disruptive and responsible: NITI Aayog’s VC
Addressing the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2023, NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery said India being a labour-rich country with enough institutional maturity can get to 8% growth but the fact that the north of India has not been traditionally doing as well as the south of India can create tensions in a federal polity.
Niti Aayog appoints four distinguished fellows
In a recent development, the government think tank Niti Aayog has welcomed four distinguished fellows into its fold for a tenure of one year, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. This strategic move aims to enrich the organization with a wealth of experience and deep insights into crucial social, economic, and technical domains.
Simplify whole system of business taxation, says NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
Responding to a question on how he would compare the performance of the UPA government's ten years (2004-14) and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government's nine years, Virmani said on most macroeconomic indicators including inflation, the Modi government has performed better than the previous UPA government.
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