The Indian Express, November 30, 2016
It is now mandatory for all NGOs and voluntary organisations (VOs) to register with NITI Aayog to receive grant-in-aid from ministries or departments of the central government, Parliament was informed today.
“It is mandatory now for all NGOs/voluntary organisations to sign up on NGO-DARPAN portal to obtain a system-generated unique ID before applying for grant under any scheme of central government or ministries,” Minister of State for Ministry of Planning Rao Inderjit Singh said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.
The Indian Express, November 21, 2016
The government is likely to place the bill that seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) with National Medical Commission (NMC) before Parliament in the ongoing Winter Session. “The proposed National Medical Commission Bill, 2016 has been finalised by the Aayog and it is likely to be placed before Parliament for passage in the current session,” a source said.
The Economic Times, November 09, 2016
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today announced launch of Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana to scale up an ecosystem of entrepreneurship for youngsters.
“The scheme spans over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) with a project cost of Rs 499.94 crore and will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over 7 lakh students in 5 years through 3,050 institutes,” an official statement said.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
- The centralising instinct
The Hindu, November 28, 2016 - Why Centre can’t expect cooperation after concealing data from states
Firstpost, November 24, 2016 - GST important milestone in cooperative federalism
The Statesman, November 20, 2016 - Niti Aayog stamps its mark in policymaking
The Times of India, November 15, 2016 - Beyond rationalization of centrally- sponsored schemes
Livemint, November 14, 2016
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- Human Resource Development Challenges
Mathrubhumi, November 29, 2016 - Top-Level Bureaucratic Reshuffle
News18, November 23, 2016 - Time to revamp rusty bureaucracy
The New Indian Express, November 22, 2016 - Central govt employees to get ‘annual increment’ on basis of weekly work report
India.com, November 21, 2016 - Former bureaucrats can act as government arbitrators
The Times of India, November 16, 2016 - Centre paves way for employees timely promotions
The Indian Express, November 11, 2016
RURAL ECONOMY
- Rural downturn
The Hindu Businessline, November 27, 2016 - Implementing multiple schemes to address hunger
The Indian Express, November 21, 2016 - Rural India is full of opportunities
The Hindu Businessline, November 20, 2016 - Science-enabled schemes to boost rural economy
The Hans India, November 05, 2016
EDUCATION REFORMS
- Reform education with focus on values, ethics and morals
The New Indian Express, November 26, 2016 - India’s learning crisis
Deccan Chronicle, November 25, 2016 - Learning from the learned
The Hindu, November 22, 2016 - Quality education for all
The Hans India, November 15, 2016 - The changing tides of education in India
DNA, November 11, 2016
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
- India joins forces with EU for Skill India Mission
The Indian Express, November 22, 2016 - Skill Development in the Civil Aviation Sector
Business Standard, November 17, 2016 - Education panel recommends skill training for children from class 3
Hindustan Times, November 15, 2016 - Skill development ministry seeks to take over AICTE
Livemint, November 10, 2016
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- Demonetisation is among 3 most important economic reforms
The Indian Express, November 26, 2016 - GST is the brahmastra for Indian economy
The Pioneer, November 25, 2016 - Improving India’s job creation ranking
Livemint, November 15, 2016