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Karnataka tops innovation ranking, is best investment destination
India | October 17, 2019 20:02 IST
Karnataka has topped the first-ever innovation ranking of states. It also remained on top in terms of attracting investment. The rankings were revealed in a Niti Aayog sponsored report on Thursday. The India Innovation Index 2019, developed on the lines of Global Innovation Index (GII), looks into the innovation ecosystem of Indian states and union territories to help policymakers design policies to drive innovation across regions.
Government likely to reduce personal income tax rates: NITI Aayog
Business | October 05, 2019 7:41 IST
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday lowered the country's growth outlook and projected the economy to grow at 6.1 per cent from its earlier projection of 6.9 per cent for the current financial year.
Niti Aayog VC pitches for governance reforms in banking sector
Business | October 04, 2019 18:12 IST
Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Friday called for further reforms in banking sector after the recent recapitalisation and mergers, saying banks need autonomy and work at arm's length from the government.
States to be key drivers of growth for making India US dollar 5 trillion economy: Niti Aayog CEO
Business | September 07, 2019 13:16 IST
Kant said one of the things which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been focusing on in recent times is the target of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024 and subsequently a USD 10 trillion economy by 2030.
Cost of electric vehicles to be at par with combustion engine cars in 3-4 yrs: Amitabh Kant
India | August 28, 2019 13:46 IST
Observing that India has 28 cars for every 1,000 people, much lower as compared to the US or Europe which have 980 and 850 cars for 1,000 people respectively, Kant said this means as India transits towards urbanisation the future will all be electric, shared and connected. "We will transit towards there as the cost of battery falls from 276 dollars per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 76 dollars per kilowatt/hour. The cost of electric vehicles will almost become at par with combustion (engine) cars in the next 3-4 years," the NITI Aayog CEO said while addressing a CII event here.
Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district tops Niti's development rankings
Business | July 18, 2019 22:18 IST
Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district has topped the ranking of aspirational districts by Niti Aayog for May 2019. Kondagaon was followed by Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Pakur(Jharkhand), the Niti Aayog said in a tweet.
Modi govt focused on accelerated growth led by pvt sector: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
India | July 18, 2019 17:19 IST
The focus of the second term of the Narendra Modi government is accelerated economic growth led by the private sector and private enterprise, according to NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar who asserted that India will be at the "cusp of a major transformation" over the next five years.
Yogi Adityanath asks Niti Aayog to prepare plan on lines of 'aspirational districts' scheme for UP
India | July 15, 2019 18:32 IST
The state government will provide all possible help for the same and once the plan is prepared, it will be implemented effectively in a time-bound manner, he said.
India, Russia working to deepen economic partnership: Niti VC Rajiv Kumar
India | July 10, 2019 18:17 IST
India and Russia are working together to take their relationship to a higher level and there is scope for cooperation in agriculture and agro-processing sector, Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Wednesday.
Budget clean break from past, sets out agenda for Modi 2.0 govt: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar
India | July 06, 2019 16:38 IST
Budget 2019-20 has made a clean break from the past by focusing on the big picture and setting out a clear direction for the Modi 2.0 government, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said Saturday.
Health Index: India’s top 5 performing states
June 26, 2019 18:40 IST
Niti Aayog has released its second Health Index for states. The index ranks the states on their performance in the health sector. Here are top list of states and their performances.
Amitabh Kant gets two-year extension as Niti Aayog CEO
India | June 26, 2019 16:38 IST
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of Kant's tenure.
7 ministries, departments haven't allocated funds for tribal welfare schemes: Officials
India | June 26, 2019 12:00 IST
Seven central ministries and departments have not earmarked funds for tribal welfare schemes in their budget for 2019-20 and 12 have "kept the provision below the level stipulated by the Niti Aayog", officials said Wednesday.
Kerala tops Niti Aayog's second Health Index, Uttar Pradesh worst performer
India | June 25, 2019 17:01 IST
Kerala has occupied the top slot in terms of health performance among large states followed by Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, whereas Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remained at the bottom, according to the Niti Aayog's second round of Health Index.
Niti Aayog report: Kerala best state on health parameters, UP worst
India | June 25, 2019 14:50 IST
Kerala has emerged as the top ranking state in terms of overall health performance, while Uttar Pradesh is the worst, according to the second health index launched by Niti Aayog.
Changing of 2-wheelers to electric is uncalled for, says TVS
Business | June 24, 2019 17:06 IST
Strongly objecting to government think tank Niti Aayog's proposal to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for three-wheelers by 2023 and two-wheelers by 2025, the two companies said the policy has not been made with adequate study and diligence.
Expert panel suggests ways to achieve USD 5-trillion economy target: Niti Aayog
India | June 23, 2019 19:40 IST
Think tank Niti Aayog on Sunday said that expert panel for macroeconomics and employment came out with suggestions to achieve USD 5-trillion economy target during an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Niti asks 2-, 3-wheeler makers to present EV conversion plan in 2 weeks
India | June 21, 2019 19:59 IST
At a meeting of the manufacturers and start-up electric vehicle (EV) makers called by Niti Aayog on Friday, the industry was cautioned that if they do not take steps to address pollution issues, courts will step in.
PM to meet economists, sectoral experts on June 22
Business | June 18, 2019 19:49 IST
The meeting, being organised by government think tank NITI Aayog, will be attended by various ministers, NITI Aayog functionaries, leading economists, sectoral experts and industrialists, sources said.
DIPAM tells Niti follow due process for suggesting CPSE assets for monetisation
Business | June 16, 2019 12:30 IST
The DIPAM has raised objections to the list prepared by Niti Aayog for monetising assets of CPSEs