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PM Narendra Modi to chair 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on June 11

The Governing Council Meeting will deliberate on the approach to realise this vision and translate it into concrete, measurable outcomes for every citizen across the country.

The Economic Times

India must fast-track chip self-reliance as import bill and security risks mount, says NITI Aayog

India must speed up its domestic chip manufacturing efforts. Self-reliance in semiconductors is crucial for the nation's economy and security. Global supply chains are shifting, creating a limited opportunity for India to become a key player. Developing this sector will lower costs for advanced technologies and safeguard defense programs. This…

The Economic Times

India should target to build $120-150 billion semiconductor value chain by 2035: NITI Aayog

India aims to build a USD 120-150 billion semiconductor value chain by 2035. This requires significant investment to develop domestic capabilities. The goal is strategic self-sufficiency and global indispensability. The government will commit one-third of the investment to de-risk projects. This initiative is crucial for technological sovereignty and national security.

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Industrial Bong for the Buck: A blueprint for West Bengal’s evolution from an entrepot to a production hub

West Bengal’s hopes of an industrial revival face structural challenges despite strong manufacturing growth over the past decade. A NITI Aayog report showed the state’s share in India’s GDP fell from 6.8% in 1990-91 to 5.8% in 2021-22, while per-capita income remained below the national average. However, manufacturing growth between…

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"India has scientific capability to emerge as global leader in health technologies": NITI Aayog's Gobardhan Das

India's largest biomedical event, 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry Connect', successfully took place in New Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research facilitated the transfer of 41 public health technologies to industry partners. This initiative aims to bring indigenous biomedical research to the public, strengthening India's healthcare sector and fostering…

The Economic Times

Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: Niti

Niti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and transparency. Group visa submissions through bilateral channels are also suggested. Standardizing documentation and pre-verification systems will streamline the process. This aims to leverage India's demographic advantage before it declines. The move supports…

The Economic Times

India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti Aayog

Niti Aayog has urged India to boost research and development investment to two percent of GDP within five years. The report suggests restoring a five percent GST slab for R&D procurement. It also calls for fiscal incentives to encourage private sector R&D spending. Strengthening CSR provisions and tax deductions for…

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India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

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Niti Aayog to strengthen model concession agreement framework for multi-modal logistics parks

Niti Aayog is actively working on improving frameworks for major infrastructure projects. This includes updating agreements for multi-modal logistics parks to boost their viability. The think tank is also involved in redeveloping railway stations in Vijayawada and creating a public-private partnership model for integrated sports stadiums. These initiatives aim to…

The Economic Times

Reforms will continue; industry needs to spend more on R&D, shed protectionist instinct: NITI Member

NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba urged Indian industry to boost R&D investment and shed protectionism to become a global production hub. He emphasized the need for "nuts and bolts" reforms to foster trust-based governance, while industry leaders called for institutionalized, measurable reforms and clear laws.

The Economic Times

Forget Studying Abroad? Why Indian Students Are Rejecting Foreign Universities (31% Drop!)

Recent government figures show a significant decline in the number of Indian students heading overseas for higher education. According to data shared by the Ministry of Education in Parliament, the number of Indians travelling abroad for studies fell from 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025 - a…

Times Life

Delhi shut its thermal plants, but chokes from neighbouring ones

In 2018, Delhi bade farewell to its last thermal power plant. Before this, the other two had wound up their operations in 2009 and 2015. The closures were meant to stop toxic gases spewing from their stacks from worsening the city’s air quality.

Newslaundry

The real E20 story: How a botched rollout turned India’s big fuel fix into a national burden

The most burning issue in the Indian motoring community of late has been fuel. That intentional PJ aside, the fact remains: vehicle owners have been crying foul ever since the Union government advanced its plans to roll out E20 nationwide – five years before it was originally intended.

Newslaundry

Has India really overtaken Japan to become world’s 4th largest economy?

IN FOCUS: Surpassing Japan’s GDP would be a significant milestone for the world’s most populous country, but experts say an Indian official’s claim might be premature. Either way, are such moments really a cause for celebration? Shweta Sharma reports from Delhi

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UP: Father murdered 4 children in Shahjahanpur, hanged himself; Why and how...

At the time of the incident, the wife was not at home and had gone to her maternal place. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

The clean air gap: What India knows it needs vs what it’s actually doing

Despite India’s claims of progress in reducing air pollution through the National Clean Air Programme, the country is far behind targets and even ranked among 10 most polluted nations last year. But this is a problem compounded by many unimplemented recommendations – made by government committees, non-government organisations, and research…

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Before BJP’s USAID outrage: MoUs, collaborations, and government partnerships

In his pursuit to ‘Make America Great Again,’ one of the first things US President Donald Trump did on assuming office was to impose an immediate freeze on all US foreign assistance, including halting the disbursal of $40 billion for international projects funded by USAID.

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SO2 emissions: Missed deadlines for govt, but not a problem for NITI?

When thermal power plants burn coal to generate electricity, sulphur mixes with oxygen to release sulphur dioxide – or SO2 – in the air. In 2019, India became the largest emitter of this toxic gas.

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Unlocking the future of senior care: Join the 5th ASLI Ageing Fest

The UNFPA India Ageing Report 2023 highlights that by 2050, seniors will comprise 22% of the global population, with India witnessing a sharp rise in its elderly demographic, projected to reach 347 million (20.8% of the total population). Meanwhile, Deloitte estimates that senior citizens’ spending in India will exceed USD…

Newslaundry

NITI Aayog stuck in partisan politics, struggles with key mandate

In 2014, when the Planning Commission was disbanded, a commentator observed that the defunct body was like “those old men who are no longer harmful but are reviled because they once were.” It was one of the vestiges of centralised planning that India adopted in the early years of the…

Newslaundry

Mamata walkout: Hindu points to NITI’s ‘structural issues’, Jansatta slams CM’s ‘uncertain position’

At the first NITI Aayog meeting of the NDA government last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the need for combined efforts of all states for a ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

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RJD trains guns at NITI Aayog; Says, it is 'failed idea'

"NITI Aayog is a failure, a failed idea. The 240 mandate of the BJP also has the same message: that the collective should be restored." Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Not allowed to speak...' Mamata Banerjee walks out of NITI Aayog meeting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged "political discrimination" at the NITI Aayog meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting after INDIA bloc decision to protest against Budget

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, while expressing solidarity with the INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

India’s gig workers remain undocumented, unprotected

Savita* was shocked to discover that her Urban Company ID had been blocked in February 2023 because she did not meet the monthly target of 40 clients. “My mother-in-law passed away and I took a break of one month from work. I was left without any means of income,” the…

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