The Economic Times, September 28, 2021
The labour ministry has reconstituted the expert group responsible for determining the national floor level minimum wages under the Code on Wages, replacing the head of the expert panel and adding few members, barely three months after the committee was set up.
Business Today, September 26, 2021
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is all set to roll out a new Rs 7,270 crore State Support Programme for Strengthening Road Safety to help realise the vision of ‘Zero road fatalities on Indian roads.’
Hindustan Times, September 22, 2021
The Union education ministry on Tuesday constituted a 12-member national steering committee to develop the new national curriculum framework (NCF) in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The committee will be headed by K Kasturirangan, who had also led the NEP 2020 drafting committee.
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM/NITI AAYOG
- There finally seems to be a path forward for GST. Centre and states must strike bargain
The Indian Express, September 17, 2021 - Niti Aayog report flags dismal enrolment in urban planning courses in India
The New Indian Express, September 16, 2021 - Niti Aayog launches ‘Shoonya’ programme to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles
The New Indian Express, September 15, 2021 - Fiscal Federalism and centrally sponsored schemes
Hindustan Times, September 06, 2021
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
- India’s babus are both perpetrators and victims of a flawed system
The Business Standard, September 27, 2021 - Denting the ‘steel frame’ of India
Deccan Herald, September 26, 2021 - The misuse of law — a challenge to Indian judiciary
The Pioneer, September 24, 2021 - On appointments to tribunals
The Hindu, September 18, 2021 - India needs a new service cadre — an Indian Digital Service (IDS)
The Economic Times, September 11, 2021
RURAL ECONOMY
- The real agri reforms India needs
The Economic Times, September 27, 2021 - High demand for MGNREGA is a ringing fire alarm
The Wire, September 17, 2021 - How to boost financial inclusion
The Indian Express, September 16, 2021 - Record 80m rural households have piped drinking water under Jal Jeevan Mission
Hindustan Times, September 03, 2021
JOBS & SKILLS
- The job conundrum over India’s higher education
Livemint, September 30, 2021 - Labour minister launches DigiSaksham to enhance employability of youth
Business Standard, September 30, 2021 - Vocational training much needed in India to cut dependence on jobs in traditional sectors
News18, September 21, 2021 - Indian Railways takes step to advance Skill India Mission
ANI News, September 17, 2021
EDUCATION REFORMS
- Power of blended learning
Deccan Herald, September 26, 2021 - Rescuing education in India, starting from basic digital infrastructure
The Financial Express, September 24, 2021 - Engineering, management students under AICTE to be tested for learning levels, employability
The Print, September 22, 2021 - Niti Aayog in tie-up with ISRO, CBSE launch ‘Space Challenge’ for school students
Hindustan Times, September 11, 2021 - PM Modi launches key education initiatives for ‘education revolution’
Hindustan Times, September 08, 2021
ECONOMIC REFORMS
- India’s march continues towards becoming an economic superpower
The Financial Express, September 30, 2021 - Sarkar’s reform mode
The Times of India, September 24, 2021 - Utilize a rear-view mirror for further telecom reforms
Livemint, September 21, 2021 - The new age of ‘nuts-and-bolts’ reforms
The Economic Times, September 07, 2021
