Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
11 Oct, 2025

The real need is a holistic demographic mission, Pg8

Holistic demographic mission needed to address migration issues, skewed infrastructure, and social security for growing longevity in India.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
10 Oct, 2025

Lost in the election chatter, Pg13.

India faces alarming educated unemployment crisis: IIT graduates jobless, wages stagnant, and suicides rise amid inaccurate government data.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
6 Oct, 2025

Treat employment as a national priority, Pg6

Experts call for integrated national employment policy to leverage India's demographic dividend and address job creation challenges comprehensively.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
6 Oct, 2025

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
5 Oct, 2025

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
4 Oct, 2025

Violent protests sweep PoK, India says Pak oppression the cause, Pg1.

India condemns Pakistan's oppression in PoK amid violent protests, highlighting the region's illegal occupation and human rights abuses.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
4 Oct, 2025

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
3 Oct, 2025

GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
1 Oct, 2025

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
1 Oct, 2025

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
26 Sep, 2025

Cooling rights in a sweltering South, Pg12

India's cooling policy sparks debate: Balancing energy efficiency with equitable access amid rising heatwaves and climate justice concerns.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
18 Sep, 2025

The hard truth about out-of-pocket health expenditure, Pg7

Analysis reveals discrepancies in National Health Account estimates, questioning the reported decline in out-of-pocket health expenditure and its impact.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Sep, 2025

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
15 Sep, 2025

Distribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)

₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Sep, 2025

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
11 Sep, 2025

Political instability, economic difficulties behind Nepal’s rage, Pg9

Nepal's Gen Z protests erupt due to political instability, unemployment, and heavy remittance dependence, exposing deep-seated societal inequalities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
7 Sep, 2025

‘Declining Central allocation for MGNREGS affects rural women’ , Pg8

Reduced MGNREGS funding hits rural women's income, reversing wage equality gains achieved since 2006, activists claim on scheme's 20th anniversary.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
3 Sep, 2025

Steepest jump in private tuition enrolment among rural girls , Pg7

Private tuition enrolment surges, especially among rural girls, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education nationwide.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
20 Aug, 2025

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

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