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Friday, November 8, 2024
TopicNiti Aayog

Topic: Niti Aayog

Niti Aayog at 6 — some ideas too ‘ambitious’ but Modi think tank has many reforms up its sleeve

Niti Aayog came into being on 1 January 2015 as a successor to Planning Commission. It has been pitched by Modi govt as modern India’s cradle of reform.

No one has faced vaccination challenge like India does for Covid — govt panel chief VK Paul

NITI Aayog member Paul says main concerns are scale of logistical & technological challenges, fear of misinformation, ‘global bogey’ of adverse side effects.

Digital revolution has transformed landscape of financial inclusion in India — Amitabh Kant

Speaking at Carnegie Global Summit 2020, Amitabh Kant said a country's digital-first mindset is 'foundation for a new mechanism for the deliverance of public goods'.

Indians debate too much democracy. But there’s not a whimper for ‘too little republic’

It’s not about democracy. Reform in India is hard because of too much social distrust.

Modi govt plans national policy framework for Swiss Challenge system of public procurement

Niti Aayog has recommended a framework for Swiss Challenge method, among several other measures, to review the public procurement process.

No pressure on drug regulator to approve Covid vaccines, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul

Speaking at a FICCI event, Paul says the govt will wait till all parameters are met. Bharat Biotech MD Krishna Ella slams the media for covering the vaccine issue like a ‘Bollywood movie’.

All global firms like Apple, its suppliers Wistron, Foxconn relocating to India — NITI Aayog CEO

At a FICCI convention, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said Rs 2 lakh crore Production-Linked Incentive scheme will make India highly competitive in the global economy.

Without planning commission, states & Centre need forum for policy dialogue — N.K. Singh

N.K. Singh, chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, also advocated further rationalisation of centrally-sponsored schemes.

Modi govt considering NITI Aayog plan to change how bidders are selected for procurements

Govt think-tank suggests several alternative options to the ‘least cost selection’ method, which has been criticised for years for ‘compromising’ quality.

Online gaming or gambling? Why fantasy sports, rummy and poker are stuck in controversy

NITI Aayog is seeking public comments on guidelines to regulate fantasy sports, while states have begun banning some activities. Video game industry wants it labelled ‘gambling’.

On Camera

How to Trump-proof India’s trade policy: ‘Give US tariff concessions, block Chinese dumping’

Donald Trump has been vocal about India’s high import tariffs and has threatened retaliation. Simultaneously, his tough stand on China could see Chinese goods flood India.

China unveils J-35A stealth fighter, with striking resemblance to US F-35. Here’s how they compare

The Chinese aircraft has uncanny similarities to the American F-35 jet. There are claims that China copied the design. Cyber theft of F-35 design data was reported in 2009.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.