Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaPoverty and Developmental IssuesPoverty and Hunger
11 Dec, 2025

Idea of poverty among Muslims needs to be corrected: New paper, Pg7

Study reveals India virtually eliminated extreme poverty by 2024; poverty rate among Muslims lower than Hindus.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian Society
11 Dec, 2025

Top 10% earners in India get 58% of national income, bottom half 15%, Pg15

World Inequality Report 2026 reveals India's top 10% earn 58% of national income, bottom 50% get only 15%.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Dec, 2025

Value of water: evaluating the pricelessness of clean, potable water, Pg11

Odisha study reveals households highly value clean water when easily accessible, impacting WTP/WTA, challenging previous undervaluation assumptions.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorPoverty and HungerBuffer Stocks and Food Security
10 Dec, 2025

What Indians eat, and how being unhealthy is easier and cheaper, Pg11

NSSO data reveals Indians are consuming more low-quality carbs, leading to increased obesity and diet-related diseases.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
9 Dec, 2025

AI could widen the inequalities in Asia Pacific, Pg9

UN report warns AI adoption in Asia-Pacific may exacerbate inequalities due to varying preparedness and infrastructure gaps.

Poverty and Developmental Issues
9 Dec, 2025

Share of population that faced income inequality in 2023, Pg10

Income inequality affected 50% of population in 2023; one-fourth faced sharp income and inequality rise since 1990.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
9 Dec, 2025

In a Goa nightclub & beyond, migrants are invisible, Pg11

Migrant workers' vulnerabilities exposed by Goa nightclub fire, highlighting invisibility, informality, and institutional fragmentation, demanding urgent national-state compact for welfare.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Dec, 2025

Women face greater health risks from rising heat: study, Pg11

Extreme heat disproportionately impacts women's health, causing fatigue, mental distress, and economic losses, especially among vulnerable populations across seven states.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Dec, 2025

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
3 Dec, 2025

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12

WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesPoverty and Hunger
2 Dec, 2025

Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?, Pg7

World Bank projects halt in poverty reduction post-2030 due to economic stagnation in poorest nations, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Dec, 2025

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
30 Nov, 2025

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tribal woman dies in urea queue in MP, exposing governance failures and supply chain issues amid rising fertilizer demand.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
26 Nov, 2025

For Assam tea, erratic climate and stagnant prices present a crisis, PgII

Assam's tea industry faces crisis as erratic climate and stagnant prices threaten livelihoods and production, impacting 12 lakh workers.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
23 Nov, 2025

High costs, poor training deepen India’s stinging snakebite toll, Pg10

India faces alarming snakebite crisis: high treatment costs, inadequate training, and delayed care worsen mortality rates, especially among the poor.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Labour laws poisonous regulatory cholesterol, new codes clean up, usher in regime of trust, Pg13

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 acts into four, promising simplified regulations, reduced corruption, and increased job creation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

At COP, India seeks ‘just transition mechanism’, Pg14

India advocates for 'just transition mechanism' at COP, emphasizing finance for climate adaptation and nationally-determined sustainable pathways amidst global divisions.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Hidden cost of polluted groundwater, Pg7

Alarming groundwater contamination costing India $80 billion annually, disproportionately impacting poor, agriculture, and export competitiveness, demanding urgent action.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
20 Nov, 2025

Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker, Pg6

UN recognizes childcare's critical role; India's ICDS faces challenges of underpaid workers, climate impact, and urbanization affecting vulnerable children.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Experts red-flag ultra-processed foods retail surge, Pg9

Ultra-processed food sales surge 40-fold in India, fueling obesity and diabetes, raising concerns among health experts.

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