This is NITI Aayog’s blueprint to make India a global manufacturing hub
The Print, February 23, 2021
The Print, February 23, 2021
After consultations with the Centre and states, Niti Aayog has prepared a roadmap to make India a manufacturing hub, and build physical infrastructure in the country.
Skill Ministry launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme in partnership with IIMs
Swarajya, February 14, 2021
Swarajya, February 14, 2021
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Saturday launched Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme in partnership with nine Indian Institutes’ of Management (IIM) across India.
Govt allocates ₹16000 crore for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for 2021-22
Livemint, February 08, 2021
Livemint, February 08, 2021
The scheme extends coverage for the entire cropping cycle from pre-sowing to post-harvest including coverage for losses arising out of prevented sowing and mid-season adversities.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
- To cut subsidy bill, Niti paper says lower coverage of food security law
The Indian Express, February 28, 2021 - Navigating Centre-state fiscal ties
Hindustan Times, February 18, 2021 - Finance Commission dips into states’ share for Centre’s expenditure, makes system more discretionary
The Indian Express, February 15, 2021 - NITI Aayog orders study on ‘economic impact’ of judicial decisions
The Indian Express, February 08, 2021 - Centrally funded plans face the axe
Livemint, February 03, 2021
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- Why IAS needs to change to IES in name and spirit to propel India forward
The Times of India, February 27, 2021 - India can’t wait for the ‘PSU culture’ to die a slow death. It’s time for unsparing reforms
News18, February 26, 2021 - Is there a reason for the IAS to worry?
Moneycontrol, February 15, 2021 - Lateral entry is fine. But what about enhancing the IAS’s professional competence?
The Wire, February 14, 2021
RURAL ECONOMY
- Govt announces ‘One District One Focus Produce’ programme
The Financial Express, February 28, 2021 - House praise for employment scheme Modi panned
The Telegraph, February 14, 2021 - Govt’s agricultural reforms allow for greater access to investment, job creation in rural sector
The Indian Express, February 12, 2021
JOBS & SKILLS
- From crisis to cautious optimism
India Today, February 25, 2021 - Hands-on education
The Hindu, February 12, 2021 - 42 lakh jobs identified in 12 countries, govt in talks with nations to send skilled Indians
The Print, February 12, 2021
EDUCATION REFORMS
- How India’s revised education system will increase youth employability
The Hindu, February 24, 2021 - Why 1,500 IIT, NIT graduates helping govt improve education in India now face job loss
The Print, February 24, 2021 - Employed learners must exceed full-time learners for higher education justice
The Indian Express, February 18, 2021 - Creating a network of ‘solutionaries’
The Hindu, February 13, 2021 - Teaching the teacher is the key to building a resilient education system
Outlook, February 02, 2021
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- How can india’s judiciary be more economically responsible?
The Wire, February 26, 2021 - India should focus on job creation for balanced growth
Livemint, February 25, 2021 - Why I am not losing hope in India
Bloombergquint, February 23, 2021 - The way India’s demography is changing
Sunday Guardian, February 20, 2021 - NITI Aayog study to track economic impact of green verdicts
The Hindu, February 07, 2021
