The project envisages establishment of a dedicated working group that will create a knowledge, innovation, and strategy support system, a statement said.
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Wednesday informed that the Phase 3 trial of Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited for its anti-COVID shots is underway. Member-Health, NITI Aayog, Dr VK Paul said, "Phase 3 trial work of Biological E going on. Stockpile being produced. We should wait for results, we hope it'll be in next month or 2
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the state which was number one in per capita income and investment in 2014, today that state is slipping down in everything.
Addressing a virtual event organized by industry body CII, Kant said India's private sector has to set ambitious targets for itself and focus on green hydrogen, high-end batteries, and advanced solar panels to become competitive.
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday alerted citizens to keep the next wave of Covid-19 pandemic at bay by following Covid-appropriate norms. In a presser Tuesday afternoon, the ministry pointed out how "inappropriate behaviour" could invite the third wave in the country.
Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant was on Tuesday given one-year extension till June 2022, according to a Personnel Ministry order. This is a third extension for the 65-year-old civil servant in the post.
While addressing the media on June 15, Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog said that the virus transmission is very low right now. Cluster cases should be contained.
Chhattisgarh has been declared the top-performing state in India on the gender equality parameter of the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index report 2020-21.
Niti Aayog Member (Agriculture) Ramesh Chand on Sunday said the second COVID-19 wave will not impact the Indian agriculture sector in anyway as rural areas saw spread of infections in May when agriculture activities remained at bare minimum.
Kerala has retained the top rank in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer
Member (Health) in NiTi Aayog, Dr Vinod K Paul on Thursday addressed seven myths on India's Covid-19 vaccination program. He said these myths are arising due to distorted statements, half-truths, and blatant lies. India is in talk with Pfizer and Moderna for earliest import of vaccine.
Speaking during India TV's Mega Conclave 'Jeetega India, Harega Corona, Niti Aayog member and chairman of the Covid Task Force Dr. VK Paul said that conditions have improved to a great extent, however, the fight against second Covid wave in India is not over yet.
Russia has approved Sputnik Light Covid vaccine which claims to have an efficacy of nearly 80 per cent.
While acknowledging that present situation has become far more difficult than it was in past due to rising coronavirus infections, Kumar remained hopeful that India's economy will grow 11 per cent in current fiscal ending March 31, 2022.
Centre on Saturday advised a 5-fold covid containment strategy to states witnessing rise in daily covid cases. The strategy directs these states to increase testing and vaccination, effective tracing, prompt isolation, efficient clinical treatment, and adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul during a press conference on the weekly update of COVID-19 on February 23 informed that so far 187 individuals detected with UK strain, 6 people with South African strain and one with Brazilian strain till date.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong case for repealing archaic laws and making it easier to do business in India stating that the centre and states need to work closely to boost economic growth. Addressing the Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog, the Prime Minister said that the private sector should be given full opportunity to become a part of the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday emphasised about working on a war footing to make the country a manufacturing hub in the world and claimed India can leave behind China in the sector, Delhi government sources said.
"If state and central government set up manufacturing hubs, give tax breaks and all necessary facilities to manufacturers especially to medium & small industries so that they can make products cheaper than China, then it'll create jobs and we can leave China behind in manufacturing," Kejriwal said.
Chairing the sixth meeting of the Governing Council of Niti Aayog, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre and the states must work together to take the country forward.
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