Panel says many students enrolled in govt schools ‘study in private schools’. Bengal to now receive Rs 180 crore less than it demanded as central assistance under scheme in 2023-24.
Experts say governance issues and gaps in understanding the root of the problem thwart eradication efforts. Minor improvement in indicators, but India caught in malnutrition cycle.
Govt think-tank’s report also says Ayushman Bharat scheme could miss key 2022 target, highlights Covid lesson that health surveillance can spot outbreaks early.
On 27 February, India will shift its GDP base year to 2022-23 from 2011-12. The update could lift output estimates and signal India overtaking Japan as the fourth-largest economy.
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