The Hindu, December 23, 2024
The Centre has done away with the “no-detention” policy for Classes 5 and 8, paving the way for schools to fail students who are unable to clear year-end exams.
Business Standard, December 21, 2024
The government decided to increase the committee’s strength from 31 to 39 as several political parties expressed the desire to be part of the exercise to scrutinise the Bills.
Hindustan Times, December 20, 2024
A government panel has recommended a complete overhaul of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) including allocating more work in areas with a higher number of deprived households.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM/NITI AAYOG
- NITI Aayog pushes for funding to build quarters for workers near factories
Business Standard, December 19, 2024 - Niti Aayog to undertake research study on cost of doing business in India
The Economic Times, December 17, 2024 - Could cooperative federalism revive Indian farm reforms?
Livemint, December 17, 2024 - New funding mechanisms for centrally sponsored schemes hits bank deposits
CNBCTV18, December 13, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check
The Hindu, December 24, 2024 - Too many Central govt schemes dilute spirit of cooperative federalism
Moneycontrol, December 19, 2024 - A judiciary that refrains from judicial overreach can better serve the cause of justice
Livemint, December 18, 2024 - Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India
Hindustan Times, December 17,2024
RURAL ECONOMY
- Rural roots, digital wings: The new trajectory for India’s financial sector
Business Standard, December 31, 2024 - MGNREGA wages are not in consonance with the rising cost of living, says parliamentary panel
The Hindu, December 17, 2024 - PMJJBY has provided Rs 2 lakh life insurance coverage to over 21 crore beneficiaries
The Economic Times, December 14, 2024 -
Organised Event
Roundtable discussion on Advancing Low-Carbon, Inclusive Transport in Peri-urban and Rural Areas
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
This roundtable discussion has been organised to disseminate key insights from the study conducted in two districts of Rajasthan and to facilitate discussions among stakeholders on effective strategies for developing an inclusive and sustainable transport network across the peri-urban and rural landscape.
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JOBS & SKILLS
- PMKVY 4.0 to generate 37 lakh green jobs by 2030, boosting skilled workforce for a sustainable future
Education Times, December 25, 2024 - Envisioning India as a global skill supplier
The Hindu, December 24, 2024 - UGC’s RPL guidelines explained: A comprehensive framework for skills creditisation
The Times of India, December 11, 2024 - Skill India Digital Hub Surpasses 1 Cr Registrations Milestone
IB Times, December 09, 2024
EDUCATION REFORMS
- Too many outcome shapers seem to be in need of one
Livemint, December 23, 2024 - Education system should facilitate, not be a barrier to learning
The Indian Express, December 20, 2024 - Beyond rote learning: Why schools must prioritise skills over scores?
ET Education, December 19, 2024 - How excessive regulation is holding back India’s higher education
Deccan Herald, December 13, 2024 - India should give its school education system a radical rejig
Livemint, December 08, 2024
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- Trump 2.0: What it means for India and the world
Firstpost, December 28, 2024 - Economists seek FTAs, factor-market reforms
The Financial Express, December 25, 2024 - Collaboration, innovation, PPP key to achieve 2047 goals
The Hans India, December 15, 2024 - India’s Job Creation Conundrum: Why Manufacturing and Urbanisation Matter
The Wire, December 13, 2024
