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Thursday, March 12, 2026
TopicNiti Aayog

Topic: Niti Aayog

What South Korea’s KDI gets right that NITI Aayog never did

The comparison between Korea Development Institute and NITI Aayog is about two theories of how knowledge relates to national development.

Land of milk and no money? Bread basket Punjab hits rock bottom in NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index

Topper Odisha widens lead to score 73.1 out of 100; Haryana and Bihar among the few states to improve year-on-year.

NITI Aayog finds gaps in apprentice scheme push, recommends 5-point reform plan

NITI Aayog report finds sharp state-level disparities and limited active participation under NAPS and NATS, suggests roadmap to strengthen skilling ecosystem.

End-of-life vehicles are a ticking time-bomb in India, load can double to 50 mn in 5 yrs—NITI Aayog

Older vehicles are not just a safety risk but also a major source of pollution, it says, adding that systems meant to test, scrap & recycle them are falling short of the challenge.

India’s cement boom risks huge emissions rise, warns NITI Aayog report, lays out green transition plan

With cement emissions projected to rise five-fold by 2070, the roadmap pushes waste-based fuels, lower clinker use and carbon capture to curb footprint.

MSME sector must go green to stay competitive, says NITI Aayog report

Govt think tank says MSMEs transition to green electricity could reduce emissions by 30-35 million tonnes over next 10 years.

Overlap in Centre’s MSME schemes affecting outcomes—NITI Aayog; offers course-correction roadmap

NITI Aayog report finds duplication across credit, skill & infra schemes for MSME sector; recommends mergers and a unified AI-powered portal.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Reversing brain drain: Modi govt has a ‘scheme’ up its sleeve to get back top Indian-origin researchers

Proposal was presented during IIT Council meeting, with understanding initiative will be launched soon. It will focus on 14 priority sectors including semiconductors & AI.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

On Camera

Prada learnt its lesson. Where are ‘humara culture’ Indians on Ralph Lauren’s jhumka?

The problem, dear Ralph Lauren, is not your use of the jhumka, but your dismissal of its history. The list of stolen items is too vast to fight, but we haven't given up on acknowledgement.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme used less than 1% of Rs 10,831 crore set aside for it in FY25-26

The Standing Committee on Finance tabled its report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) in the Lok Sabha Thursday.

India-Bangladesh relations on track—After military intel chief’s visit, envoy goes to Army War College

In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.