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CMs, state heads arrive for crucial NITI Ayog meeting in Delhi

May 24, 2025, 11:47 AM - 3 min read

Ahead of the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Chief Ministers and state heads from across India arrived at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital to attend the meeting on the theme of 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047'.

India's auto component exports on rise: NITI Ayog

April 20, 2025, 11:48 AM - 3 min read

India's manufacturing base and cost advantages will position the country suitably for potential market leadership in coming years, said NITI Aayog in its latest report.

Congress Leaders Boycott NITI Aayog Meeting After Budget Dispute.

Cong CMs to skip NITI Aayog meeting over Budget criticism

July 23, 2024, 10:29 PM - 2 min read

In a dramatic response to the recently unveiled Union Budget for 2024-25, Congress Chief Ministers have decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27. This decision marks a significant political move, highlighting the deep dissatisfaction within the party regarding the latest fiscal policies.

India must significantly revamp its import tariffs, provide fiscal incentives, and develop targeted schemes to emerge as a significant player in the global electronics value chain, according to a recent report by the government think tank Niti Aayog.

Niti Aayog: India must overhaul electronics sector by 2030

July 19, 2024, 01:14 PM - 2 min read

The report emphasizes that alongside fiscal support, skilling in the sector and easier visa processes for overseas workers are crucial. It also calls for expediting foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, particularly those from countries sharing a land border with India. Press Note 3, which governs investments from neighboring countries, mandates additional scrutiny for such FDI proposals.

PM Modi And Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Engages Economists Ahead of Budget Announcement.

PM Modi meets economists for input on upcoming Budget

July 11, 2024, 10:01 PM - 2 min read

On July 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top economists to gather insights and ideas for the upcoming Budget for 2024-25. This crucial meeting aimed at defining the financial roadmap for the Modi 3.0 government was also attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present the Budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23.

The ninth Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and comprising state chief ministers, is expected to convene in August to deliberate on the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision document.

PM Modi to chair Niti Aayog meet on India 2047 vision

July 5, 2024, 11:51 AM - 2 min read

Sources reveal that ahead of the Council meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will provide an initial overview of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and action plan in the upcoming Budget later this month. The ambitious goal includes positioning India as a $30 trillion economy by 2047, driven by significant policy reforms and governance changes by 2030.

The government is set to develop a national indicator to measure “extreme poverty,” aiming to eradicate it across the entire population by 2030, according to the statistics ministry.

Govt plans national measure for extreme poverty

July 1, 2024, 03:57 PM - 2 min 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.

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government, commencing its third term, faces a significant challenge in addressing the country’s unemployment issues, particularly in the unorganised sector and among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, emphasized this in an interview on Monday, also urging the swift finalization of the four pending labour codes.

NDA must finalise labour codes, says Rajiv Kumar

June 10, 2024, 01:35 PM - 2 min 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.

India's defence capabilities have witnessed a significant upsurge over the past decade under the leadership of the Modi government, announced NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat on Wednesday.

NITI Ayog praises Modi Govt's defense strategy

May 15, 2024, 01:03 PM - 2 min 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.

Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand on Friday expressed concern that the country uses 2-3 times more water to produce one tonne of agriculture crop compared to several developed as well as developing nations and stressed on better water management in the farm sector.

Niti Aayog's Ramesh Chand emphasises enhanced water management in agricultural sector

March 22, 2024, 04:52 PM - 2 min 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.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches NITI Aayog's 'Viksit Bharat Strategy Room'. Image X.

From Data to decision: NITI Aayog's game-changing strategy room launched

March 7, 2024, 01:18 PM - 2 min 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.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at the Inauguration event. Image X.

Health Minister Mandaviya hails ICMR's growth, Unveils vision for future

March 2, 2024, 09:02 PM - 2 min 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.