Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
30 Mar, 2026

Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work, Pg12

MGNREGS workers protest denial of work despite Centre's assurances, raising concerns over rural employment and social welfare implementation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
28 Mar, 2026

Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14

India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
26 Mar, 2026

Epilepsy in India, Pg10

Epilepsy afflicts 10 million Indians; rural-urban treatment gap hits 95%, impacting women and poor due to cost and stigma.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
20 Mar, 2026

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
16 Mar, 2026

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Mar, 2026

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
13 Mar, 2026

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
11 Mar, 2026

​Catch them young, Pg6

Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Mar, 2026

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
9 Mar, 2026

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

Nepal's election sees a shift in power as RSP gains prominence, signaling potential for stronger India-Nepal partnership.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
8 Mar, 2026

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
6 Mar, 2026

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
4 Mar, 2026

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
1 Mar, 2026

Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4

Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Feb, 2026

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and ComputersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Feb, 2026

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

AI revolution transforms Indian IT sector: Job roles evolve, revenue per engineer rises, and reskilling becomes crucial for workforce.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
27 Feb, 2026

Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10

Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Feb, 2026

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

Elephant attacks surge across central India due to habitat loss, mining, and climate change, intensifying human-wildlife conflict.

World WarsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment Budgeting
25 Feb, 2026

How the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front, Pg7

Russia-Ukraine war inflicts heavy economic costs: Ukraine faces $558 billion reconstruction, both nations grapple with inflation, reduced social spending.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Feb, 2026

Obesity is a chronic disease, not just a lifestyle condition (By 2050, 17.4% of women and 12.1% of men will be living with it, says research diabetologist), Pg14

India's obesity rates to surge by 2050, disproportionately affecting women; experts advocate for chronic disease recognition and policy interventions.

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