Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Re-check ordered over ‘discrepancies’ in Census 2027 data, Pg1

Census 2027 data re-check ordered over 'discrepancies' in open defecation, LPG access; enumerators report pressure to align with government records.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

4 Jun, 2026

Re-check ordered over ‘discrepancies’ in Census 2027 data, Pg1

Census 2027 data re-check ordered over 'discrepancies' in open defecation, LPG access; enumerators report pressure to align with government records.

4 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Human trafficking can’t be separated from broader migration flows, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court links migration, human trafficking, emphasizes rights for voluntary sex workers, and flags ITPA flaws.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

1 Jun, 2026

Human trafficking can’t be separated from broader migration flows, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court links migration, human trafficking, emphasizes rights for voluntary sex workers, and flags ITPA flaws.

1 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 May, 2026

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

30 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

30 May, 2026

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

30 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

29 May, 2026

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

29 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

28 May, 2026

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.

28 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

26 May, 2026

Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

26 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

24 May, 2026

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

24 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Science and Technology in Everyday Life Robotics and Nanotechnology

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Science and Technology in Everyday Life Robotics and Nanotechnology

23 May, 2026

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

23 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

13 May, 2026

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

13 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 May, 2026

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

9 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

7 May, 2026

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

7 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

Study reveals 48% of NSE-listed firms lack women in key roles; female formal workforce representation declines to 18% in 2024-25.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

2 May, 2026

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

Study reveals 48% of NSE-listed firms lack women in key roles; female formal workforce representation declines to 18% in 2024-25.

2 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

2 May, 2026

Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

2 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

27 Apr, 2026

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

27 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Food Processing and Related Industries

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Food Processing and Related Industries

27 Apr, 2026

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

27 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Apr, 2026

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

23 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors