PM Narendra Modi for taking full advantage of prevailing global environment
10 years, 1 month ago

PM Narendra Modi for taking full advantage of prevailing global environment

India TV News  

New Delhi: Keen to encash on drop in oil prices and favourable global economic outlook, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today courted economists for ideas to make the ensuing budget growth-oriented and bring investors back. “India must develop fast, taking advantage of current global environment, to meet the aspirations of the people,” an official release quoting Modi said. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the meeting was organised with “some very eminent economists with regard to the state of economy and steps required to boost investment, growth and even specific suggestions with regard to the Union Budget”.Niti Aayog is a “think tank” also and today's meeting was in that context, Jaitley added. Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar made a presentation on the scope of the new body.The first meeting of the Governing Council of the NITI Aayog will be convened by Prime Minister on February 8.

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Modi invites global energy majors to invest in India’s expanding oil and gas sector
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi invites global energy majors to invest in India’s expanding oil and gas sector

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on global energy majors to invest in India, insisting that the country presented huge opportunities given its several oil and gas discoveries, expanding pipeline infrastructure, and growing natural gas consumption. Addressing the inaugural session of the India Energy Week 2025 event, the prime minister said that recent reforms, including the Oilfields Amendment Bill, …

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledges reform blueprint to propel India towards developed economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledges reform blueprint to propel India towards developed economy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government plans to undertake transformative reforms in six key domains to spur economic growth and accelerate the country’s journey to becoming a developed economy, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said announcing the Budget for 2025-26. “For this journey of development, our four powerful engines are agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, investments and exports…,” the minister said, …

NITI Aayog meet: PM Modi calls for collective efforts towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog meet: PM Modi calls for collective efforts towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 9th governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Saturday, aiming to outline a strategy for making India a developed nation by 2047. Indian economy, which was ranked 10th largest economy in the world in 2014, has risen to become the 5th largest economy by 2024,” a release issued by the …

NITI Aayog Meeting: PM Modi Stresses Govt-State Synergy, 'Zero Poverty' Goal For Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog Meeting: PM Modi Stresses Govt-State Synergy, 'Zero Poverty' Goal For Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, emphasising the collective efforts required by both the Centre and States to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. NITI Aayog Meet: PM Modi On Youth Skilling, Investment-Friendly Environment The Prime Minister also stressed the importance …

‘States can play active role to achieve Viksit Bharat@2047 aim,’ says PM Modi at NITI Aayog meeting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘States can play active role to achieve Viksit Bharat@2047 aim,’ says PM Modi at NITI Aayog meeting

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meeting on Saturday and said that every state should play an active role in achieving the aim of Viksit Bharat 2047. States can play an active role to achieve this aim as they are directly connected with the people: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 9th Governing Council Meeting …

NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi

The Hindu  

Making India a developed nation by 2047 is an ambition of every Indian, and States can play an active role in achieving this aim as they are directly connected with the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on July 27. Mr. Modi is chairing the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. The Governing Council Meeting is being attended by… …

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog's meeting amid boycott by opposition states
7 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog's meeting amid boycott by opposition states

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the ninth NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on July 27, with a focus on making India a developed nation by 2047. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is set to attend the meeting, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. This year's theme of NITI Aayog's meeting is …

NITI Aayog Governing Council To Convene Today, Focus On 'Viksit Bharat @2047'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog Governing Council To Convene Today, Focus On 'Viksit Bharat @2047'

ABP News  

NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to preside over the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday, with a primary agenda of strategising India's transformation into a developed nation by 2047, according to a statement released on Friday. The Governing Council, NITI Aayog’s highest decision-making body, comprises all state chief ministers, lieutenant governors …

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27
8 months ago

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to go to Delhi for three days by the end of this month where she is likely to attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting scheduled on July 27. “There is a high possibility that the Chief Minister will attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting for which the CMs of all …

NITI Aayog and policymaking: Explained
8 months ago

NITI Aayog and policymaking: Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: After having introduced changes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers after the general elections, the National Democratic Alliance-led government on July 16 reconstituted the government think tank NITI Aayog. Prior to this, according to The Hindu Businessline, the NITI Aayog Vice President had served as a member on both the Economic Advisory Council to …

NITI Aayog Reconstituted; 15 Union Ministers Including NDA Allies Become Part
8 months ago

NITI Aayog Reconstituted; 15 Union Ministers Including NDA Allies Become Part

News 18  

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Tuesday reconstituted the NITI Aayog, with four full-time members and 15 union ministers, including from BJP allies, as either ex-officio members or special invitees. The special invitees in the reconstituted NITI Aayog will be Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jagat Prakash Nadda, H D Kumaraswamy, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh. Other …

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27
8 months, 1 week ago

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair NITI Aayog's ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27, which will discuss the 'Vikshit Bharat@2047' document to make India a developed nation, a senior government official said on July 8. The Council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all State Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories, and several Union Ministers. “Ahead of …

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27
8 months, 1 week ago

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair NITI Aayog's ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27, which will discuss the 'Vikshit Bharat@2047' document to make India a developed nation, a senior government official said on Monday. The council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all state chief ministers, lieutenant governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. NITI …

View: Why Nirmala Sitharaman is PM Modi's best bet in the finance ministry
9 months, 1 week ago

View: Why Nirmala Sitharaman is PM Modi's best bet in the finance ministry

Hindustan Times  

Reappointment of Nirmala Sitharaman as Union Finance Minister is another example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s farsightedness. These are certainly not the characteristics of a “typical” politician, but the most valued strength of a ‘right-hand man’ or a minister of a charismatic leader whose mission is to transform India into ‘Viksit Bharat’. She not only navigated the Indian economy from …

India reaffirms ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy at PM Modi’s swearing-in
9 months, 1 week ago

India reaffirms ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy at PM Modi’s swearing-in

Hindustan Times  

The presence of leaders from the neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the inauguration of Narendra Modi’s third term as premier emphasises the importance attached by New Delhi to these countries. President Droupadi Murmu, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of the India’s …

'Not Easy...': Inside Story Of Working With PM Modi | Amitabh Kant Interview
1 year, 3 months ago

'Not Easy...': Inside Story Of Working With PM Modi | Amitabh Kant Interview

Hindustan Times  

': Inside Story Of Working With PM Modi | Amitabh Kant Interview G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant describes PM Narendra Modi as a 'hard master' who, he says, takes very deep interest in every matter and proposed initiatives of the government and is not easy to convince. Kant, who played a key role in the conduct …

Opinion | Bharat for the World: Modi speaks for the global subaltern
1 year, 6 months ago

Opinion | Bharat for the World: Modi speaks for the global subaltern

Firstpost  

It is largely due to New Delhi’s persistent call for urgent reform that India is being viewed increasingly by subalterns around the world as most capable of pursuing a humanising global governance aimed at democratising opportunity In his interview to Network18’s Moneycontrol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has detailed how the rich learnings of his government’s experiences reaping the dividends of …

PM Modi Tells State Governments To Follow Fiscal Prudence
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi Tells State Governments To Follow Fiscal Prudence

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: At the eighth governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the states and districts to develop a long-term vision to make India a developed country by 2047, when the country completes 100 years of Independence. Chairing the NITI Aayog governing council meeting in the national capital, Mr Modi said that NITI Aayog …

Centre, States Should Work As Team India To Fulfil Dreams Of 'Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi At NITI Aayog Meet
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre, States Should Work As Team India To Fulfil Dreams Of 'Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi At NITI Aayog Meet

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog where he stressed that the Centre along with States and Union Territories should work as Team India and fulfil the dreams and aspirations of people for a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He highlighted the “critical role” of NITI Aayog in helping States to develop their strategies for …

PM Modi chairs 8th Niti Aayog meeting. Who is present, who is not?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs 8th Niti Aayog meeting. Who is present, who is not?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the 8th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi. "Eight prominent themes will be discussed during the day-long Meeting including Viksit Bharat@2047, Thrust on MSMEs, Infrastructure and Investments, Minimising Compliances, Women Empowerment, Health and Nutrition, …

PM Modi To Chair NITI Aayog Meeting On Saturday, Mamata To Skip
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi To Chair NITI Aayog Meeting On Saturday, Mamata To Skip

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the eight Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on May 27. "NITI Aayog will be organising its 8th Governing Council Meeting on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' on May 27, 2023," the Aayog said in a statement. In this context, the statement said the 8th Governing …

Modi tells CMs to slash imports, boost exports
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi tells CMs to slash imports, boost exports

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired the seventh meeting of the Niti Aayog governing council. Crop diversification; achieving self-sufficiency in oilseeds to reduce import dependence; pulses and agri-communities, implementation of the National Education Policy in school and higher education; and urban governance were the main agenda for discussion during the meeting, though the states also raised the …

India's federal structure became role model during Covid: PM at NITI Aayog meet
2 years, 7 months ago

India's federal structure became role model during Covid: PM at NITI Aayog meet

Hindustan Times  

A fruitful interaction was held during the NITI Aayog's seventh governing council meeting where chief minister and lieutenant governors presented the best practices from their states, said NITI Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer. PM Narendra Modi and other ministers and chief ministers at the 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, Sunday. At the meeting Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Modi Chairs Niti Aayog Governing Council Meet, Lays Emphasis On Modernising Farm Sector
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi Chairs Niti Aayog Governing Council Meet, Lays Emphasis On Modernising Farm Sector

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the seventh Niti Aayog governing council meeting which took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's cultural centre in the national capital. Following the meeting, Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog during a press conference said: "PM Modi made important points on India post covid, year ahead and his expectation from meeting of …

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel suggests MGNREGA scheme for urban areas with a population less than 20,000
2 years, 7 months ago

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel suggests MGNREGA scheme for urban areas with a population less than 20,000

Firstpost  

MGNREGA is a demand-driven wage employment program that provides of livelihood security to households in rural areas by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed employment every year New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday suggested that Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act should be implemented in rural areas located near cities and cities with a …

‘Share of central taxes’, 'ombudsman's role': CMs demand at NITI Aayog meeting
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Share of central taxes’, 'ombudsman's role': CMs demand at NITI Aayog meeting

Hindustan Times  

At the NITI Aayog's seventh governing council meeting, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday urged the Centre to increase the state's share in the central taxes and duties, citing the rising burden on its resources. Also present at the meeting, Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik said NITI Aayog can take up the role of an ombudsman and can resolve …

PM Narendra Modi to chair NITI Aayog governing council meeting on Sunday
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to chair NITI Aayog governing council meeting on Sunday

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the seventh governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog on Sunday and this, his office said, will pave the way for a new era of collaboration between the Centre and the states. "In the drive towards building a steady, sustainable and inclusive India, the seventh governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog …

PM Modi to chair seventh governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to chair seventh governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday

Firstpost  

The agenda of the meeting includes crop diversification, achieving self-sufficiency in oilseeds, pulses and agri-communities, implementation of the National Education Policy and urban governance New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the seventh governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog on Sunday and this, his office said, will pave the way for a new era of collaboration between the …

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on August 7
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on August 7

India TV News  

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on August 7 PM to chair NITI Aayog meet: According to the statement, in the drive towards building a steady, sustainable and inclusive India, the seventh Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog will pave the way for synergies towards a new era of collaboration and cooperation between Centre and states/UTs. PM …

Universal access to energy is vital
2 years, 8 months ago

Universal access to energy is vital

Hindustan Times  

The centrepiece of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch to the world’s richest nations at the G-7 summit in Germany was equity in energy access. Mr Modi said that access to energy shouldn’t be the privilege of only the rich at a time when geopolitical tensions are propelling energy costs and pointed out that while providing energy access to its citizens, …

Parameswaran Iyer, who led PM Modi's flagship Swachh Bharat Mission, appointed as NITI Aayog CEO
2 years, 8 months ago

Parameswaran Iyer, who led PM Modi's flagship Swachh Bharat Mission, appointed as NITI Aayog CEO

Firstpost  

The 1981-batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, Parameswaran Iyer, replaces Amitabh Kant whose tenure is set to end on 30 June Parameswaran Iyer has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog on Friday. The 1981-batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre replaces Amitabh Kant whose tenure is set to end on 30 June, 2022. as Chief …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top CEOs in run up to Budget
3 years, 3 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top CEOs in run up to Budget

Firstpost  

Last week, Modi had met with leading private equity/ venture capital players to seek suggestions on making India a more attractive investment destination Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with chief executives of leading companies across sectors ranging from banking to telecom, to health and electronics, for inputs for the next year’s Budget. #WATCH | PM Modi interacts with …

NITI Aayog meeting | Ease path for businesses, says Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

NITI Aayog meeting | Ease path for businesses, says Modi

The Hindu  

States need to work towards reducing compliance burden for citizens to ensure ease of living and promote ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, while stressing on the importance of better coordination between the Centre and the States for the country’s development. This is also very important for ease of living,” Mr. Modi said speaking at …

PM Modi chairs 6th meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi chairs 6th meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the sixth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, via video conferencing. The agenda of the meeting included deliberations on agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, human resource development, service delivery at the grassroots level, and health and nutrition, the Prime Minister's Office had said. The meeting was also attended by the ex-officio members of …

Aakar Patel | Modi govt’s real eco strategy: To let Big Biz grow & forget the rest
4 years, 3 months ago

Aakar Patel | Modi govt’s real eco strategy: To let Big Biz grow & forget the rest

Deccan Chronicle  

The head of the Niti Aayog had said something the other day that upset many people and so he had to explain himself. He went on to elaborate: “For the first time in India a government has thought big in terms of size and scale and said we want to produce global champions. The finance ministry’s chief economic adviser last …

PM Modi to Address India Inc at Assocham Foundation Week Event on December 19
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to Address India Inc at Assocham Foundation Week Event on December 19

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address captains of the industry at an Assocham Foundation Week programme on December 19 based on the theme ‘India’s resilience: Atmanirbhar roadmap towards USD 5 trillion economy’, a statement said. “Assocham will also call upon the Prime Minister of India to share his perspective about Indian and global economies with Indian industry,” the chamber said. …

PM Narendra Modi attends convocation ceremony of PDPU
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi attends convocation ceremony of PDPU

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the convocation ceremony of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University via video conferencing in Ghandinagar, Gujarat. PM Narendra Modi declares that India has set a target of reducing carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per cent "Today, our country is moving ahead with the target of reducing the carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per …

Govt Will Do Whatever it Takes to Make India Engine of Global Growth, Says PM Modi to Investors
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt Will Do Whatever it Takes to Make India Engine of Global Growth, Says PM Modi to Investors

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wooed global investors by showcasing the recent agriculture and labour reforms and faster-than-anticipated reflating of the economy and asserted that the government will do whatever it takes to make India the engine of global growth resurgence. Speaking to 20 top global investors, the Prime Minister said the “Self-Reliant India” campaign does mean the country …

PM Modi to Interact With CEOs of Global Oil and Gas Companies on Monday
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to Interact With CEOs of Global Oil and Gas Companies on Monday

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with CEOs of leading global oil and gas companies on Monday in the annual roundtable event organised by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The growth of the event was apparent as around 45-50 global CEOs and key stakeholders who shape the global oil & gas sector assembled every subsequent year …

India seeing 'green shoots', laying out ‘red carpet’ for investors: PM Modi
4 years, 8 months ago

India seeing 'green shoots', laying out ‘red carpet’ for investors: PM Modi

The Hindu  

As the Indian economy sees a revival, global investors should invest in the world’s “most open economies”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, “Indians have the spirit to achieve what is believed to be impossible. No wonder that in India, we are already seeing green shoots when it comes to economic recovery,” he observed at a “India Global Week” …

"Time for bold decisions, investment": said PM Modi at ICC annual event
4 years, 9 months ago

"Time for bold decisions, investment": said PM Modi at ICC annual event

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address of the 95th annual plenary session of the Indian Chamber of Commerce through video conferencing today. PM Modi said that at the moment India is facing many challenges, including coronavirus, locust swarms invasion, gas well explosion in Assam’s Tinsukia, Cyclone Amphan and minor earthquakes across India. The Prime Minister said that this …

From empowering poor to Mission Gaganyaan: PM reiterates many firsts for India during Modi 2.0
4 years, 9 months ago

From empowering poor to Mission Gaganyaan: PM reiterates many firsts for India during Modi 2.0

India Today  

Upon completion of one year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote an open letter to the nation. The nation achieved financial inclusion, free gas and electricity connections, total sanitation coverage, and made progress towards ensuring housing for all," PM Narendra Modi wrote in his letter. In addition, the Prime Minister also pointed at various posts initiated by …

PM Modi Announces Economic Package Of Rs 20 Lakh Cr Under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'; It's 10% Of India's GDP
4 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi Announces Economic Package Of Rs 20 Lakh Cr Under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'; It's 10% Of India's GDP

ABP News  

The post COVID-19 era will bring with it several opportunities and India's track record convinces me we will rise to the occasion and embrace the opportunities ahead. #AatmanirbharBharat pic.twitter.com/eYqt5IDtBp — Narendra Modi May 12, 2020 In a big push to revive the economy which is currently reeling under Coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a Rs 20 …

Budget 2020: PM Modi praises vision, action in schemes
5 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2020: PM Modi praises vision, action in schemes

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the budget for having “vision” as well as “action” and for its focus on boosting economic growth, as BJP leaders highlighted finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's key announcements to assert that they will help India become a five trillion-dollar economy by 2024. BJP leaders, ranging from PM Modi to Union ministers and …

Budget 2020: Three things Nirmala Sitharaman needs to watch out for
5 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2020: Three things Nirmala Sitharaman needs to watch out for

Live Mint  

As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her second budget at a time growth is projected to decelerate to 4.8% in 2019-20 by the International Monetary Fund, here are the three things that Sitharaman needs to keep in mind: Demand push While the government has reluctantly acknowledged that the Indian economy has a growth problem, it has so far …

Dipam, Niti Aayog aim to cut govt stake in select CPSEs to below 51%
5 years, 5 months ago

Dipam, Niti Aayog aim to cut govt stake in select CPSEs to below 51%

India TV News  

The government will start consultations soon with Niti Aayog and Energy and Petroleum Ministries to bring down its equity holding below 51 per cent, including change of norms and modes of doing the stake dilution in very few select PSUs to begin with. At the initial stage it will be 2-3 PSUs where government stake in these PSUs would be …

Need, not greed: PM Modi highlights India's climate change action plan at UN Summit
5 years, 5 months ago

Need, not greed: PM Modi highlights India's climate change action plan at UN Summit

India Today  

Addressing the session at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the key points on India's robust action to address climate change in line with global goals and our international commitments. At the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, PM Narendra Modi said "need and not greed" …

Modi's leadership has given momentum to economy: Prakash Javadekar
5 years, 6 months ago

Modi's leadership has given momentum to economy: Prakash Javadekar

India TV News  

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said policy paralysis never allows sustainable growth and Modi's leadership has given a momentum to the economy. This has been provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and even the world recognises that," he said addressing the SKOCH summit in New Delhi. Emphasising that leadership has a crucial role …

Modi constitutes ’high powered’ panel of CMs for ’transformation’ of Indian agri
5 years, 8 months ago

Modi constitutes ’high powered’ panel of CMs for ’transformation’ of Indian agri

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi has constituted a high powered committee of chief ministers to be convened by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for transforming Indian agriculture and raising farmers’ income. In keeping with his promises and subsequent to the deliberations of Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister has set up a High Powered Committee of …

Need to restructure Niti Ayog, give fund allocation powers: ex-RBI Deputy Guv
5 years, 8 months ago

Need to restructure Niti Ayog, give fund allocation powers: ex-RBI Deputy Guv

Live Mint  

Former RBI Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan has stressed the need for relooking at the structure and functions of the government think tank Niti Aayog and also giving it fund allocation powers analogous to that of the Planning Commission. "The Niti Aayog must be technically strengthened and reorganised so that it can develop long-term integrated programmes for investment and management of …

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