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Economic Survey flags MGNREGA ‘gaps’, amplifies VB-G RAM G with a pros and cons list

Economic Survey, tabled Thursday, says that while MGNREGA has long served as critical safety net for rural households, recent trends reveal notable decline in work demand under the scheme.

Eco survey for age bar for social media access, cutting online classes

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Taking cues for social media ban for children, the government's Economic Survey on Thursday said age-based access to...

India missing out on big agriculture export opportunity, potential to hit $100 bn by 2030—Economic Survey

Survey says India could reach $100 bn in combined exports of agriculture, marine products, food and beverages in 4 yrs, adding that 'export markets once lost are not easily recovered'.

India’s pulses, maize and cereal yields remain below global averages, says economic survey

Expanding high-growth sectors, such as horticulture, agroforestry, dairy, poultry, and fisheries, can further support inclusive economic development, according to the Economic Survey of 2025-26.

Economic Survey 2025-26: The top 10 takeaways for India

Economic Survey 2025-26 presents a picture of an economy that is stronger, more resilient. But it also makes one thing clear: India’s biggest challenge now is execution.

Swadeshi inevitable as global export controls, tech curbs signal end of naive globalisation:Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Focus on Swadeshi is inevitable and necessary in India amid increasing export controls, technology denials by developed nations, and...

India must strengthen industrial cluster strategy to compete globally, needs reform-enabled ecosystem: Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) India must strengthen its industrial cluster strategy to compete globally and it requires reimagining the model as a...

India among top 5 for expanding research in critical technologies, despite low R&D investment

The Economic Survey 2025-26 shows India among the top five countries in 45 out of 64 critical technologies in the Critical Technology Tracker.

India’s civil aviation sector on sustained growth trajectory, says Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) India's civil aviation sector is on a sustained growth trajectory, helped by a conducive policy environment, rising demand...

Economic Survey calls for multi-pronged strategy to sustain FDI amid global volatility

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Economic Survey on Thursday called for a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen the country's investment climate by addressing both...

On Camera

How Djokovic & his luck outplayed opponents in major tournaments—walkovers to retirements

By the 2024 US Open, ESPN noted that Djokovic had advanced via opponent retirements or walkovers 16 times at Majors, the most of any male player in the Open Era.

India’s fast-growing gig economy adds lakhs of jobs, but comes with risks for workforce—Economic Survey

Economic Survey underlines gig workforce has grown from 77 lakh in FY 2021 to about 1.2 cr in FY 2025, driven by smartphone penetration, scale-up of digital platforms & payments.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.