Tag: Niti Aayog
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India Electric Mobility Council requests that incentives for the electric vehicle industry continue
On Thursday, the industry group IEMC advocated the continuance of the subsidies provided to the electric vehicle industry and issued a warning that their removal will result in a drop in EV sales to 37 million units by 2030 from an expected 125 million. The sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India are expected to…
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Casinos, online gaming, and horse racing will all see an increase in revenue when the 28% GST is applied on face value: FM
The 28 percent GST on the entire face value of items in casinos, racetracks, and online gambling would increase income, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. According to NITI Aayog estimations cited in the Draft National Policy for Growth of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comic & Extended Reality sector in India developed by…
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Engineering, Leather, and Textile Industry Tax Related Issues Are Being Examined by Niti Aayog
An official said on Monday that the government’s think tank Niti Aayog is examining tax-related concerns, including the inverted duty structure in the three industries of engineering, leather, and textiles. According to the official, the concerns will likely be brought up with higher authorities for settlement in order to support the expansion of these industries.
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According to Smriti Irani, millets should be included in early childhood nutritional care
Smriti Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, said on Monday that her department has constantly pushed for the inclusion of millets in nutritional programs for young children.
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Political Parties Compete For Recognition As Over 2 Crore In Bihar Escape Multidimensional Poverty
The terms “bimaru” (ill), “gareeb” (poor), and “pichhda” (backward) have long been used in political discourse to describe Bihar. Given the promises made in relation to this picture, it fits the political narrative. The Chief Minister Nitish Kumar often asks the federal government to grant Bihar “special status,” citing the state’s dearth of industry and…
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What Position Does J&K Hold in the 2023 Multidimensional Poverty Index?
The final hamlet between Kishtwar and Anantnag, Kamach, is located in Chatroo tehsil, some 150 kilometers south of Srinagar. The community, which is surrounded by gorgeous mountains, has around 35 homes. Despite its gorgeous surroundings, living in Kamach is full with difficulties. The locals depend mostly on solar power and do not have access to…
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A State to Model: How Kerala Became India’s Least Poverty State
Although Kerala is not one of the top 10 wealthiest states in India, it frequently ranks first in a number of social development metrics including literacy, healthcare, education, and quality of life. According to figures published by the government, Kerala is also not among the top 10 states with the greatest number of industrial units.…
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Flags for the Parl Panel Under WDC-PMKSY, Low-cost Norms ‘Compromised’ Project Quality by Not Meeting Market Needs
According to a third-party evaluation by the NITI Aayog under the Watershed Development Component (WDC) of the flagship Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana (PMKSY), a parliamentary committee on rural development has asked the government to change the cost norms to match those of the market while noting that fixing a lower cost norm than the…
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The World Bank’s involvement would be beneficial for up, says CM Adityanath
According to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is a state with boundless potential, and its partnership with the World Bank would be advantageous and rewarding for the state. Adityanath welcomed a World Bank team to the state, headed by its executive director Parameswaran Iyer, and said that through deliberate efforts, Uttar Pradesh had emerged…
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Understanding the Impact of the Gig Economy on Workers and Businesses: The Rise of Freelancing
Online platforms have recently made a variety of vocations and enterprises easier to operate. Organizations may now employ freelancers and part-time employees online thanks to technology. As a consequence, the gig economy has increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has significantly decreased as the new generation of workers has found new employment prospects. Many…