Gig workers are comparatively young, working for fewer hours a day on gig work, preferring a flexible work schedule, typically with low to middle level of education.
Iyer has been appointed for two years or until further orders, whichever is earlier, the personnel ministry order stated.
The current Vice Chairman's tenure will end on April 30. Kumar, an eminent economist, took over as vice-chairman of Niti Aayog in August 2017 after the then VC Arvind Panagariya exited the government think-tank to return to academics.
As per the Niti Aayog's Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI), Bihar has the highest proportion of "multidimensionally poor" people; 51.91 per cent of the state's population.
Kerala top state in overall health performance among larger states, Uttar Pradesh the worst, says the 4th Health Index by Niti Aayog.
VK Paul, also a Niti Aayog member, further said that this is an unusual feat and has been achieved in the short period of just 9 months.
Following the report, Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav "congratulated" CM Nitish Kumar for the state's ranking.
A Niti Aayog report has said that on an average, a district hospital in India has 24 beds per 1 lakh population, with Puducherry having the highest average of 222 beds and Bihar the lowest of six.
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
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.
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.
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.
Niti Aayog member Dr. VK Paul Saturday on being asked whether a person can be inoculated with two different vaccines said scientifcially and theoretically it is possible but recommending this is an involving situation and only time will tell.
Niti Aayog has lauded the test-and-track drive model for oxygen transportation launched by the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Centre has said that over two billion doses will be made available in the country in five months between August and December, enough to vaccinate the entire population.
The Aayog further said that distribution is based on a standard operating procedure and all states/UTs have been supported to date.
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