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India forecasts economy rebound after hitting five-year low
India forecasts economy rebound after hitting five-year low
How fixing female malnutrition can boost India’s economy by $15-46 billion
Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of about half of India’s childhood deaths, and if they are affected at an early age, there can be long-term consequences
Playschools to be made mandatory as Modi govt wants no child ‘left behind’
The proposal is among the guidelines being devised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for education aimed at the 0-6-year age group.
How Kerala beat UP and all others on Niti Aayog Health Index
It was no surprise that Bihar, in the midst of its encephalitis crisis, followed UP as worst health performer on the health index.
MGNREGS Work Demand-Supply Gap Widens, Says Report
The gap between the number of households that demanded jobs and the number met in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) widened marginally in the financial year 2018-19.
Influx of Lateral Entrants
Modi government is expanding its plan of recruiting people from outside the civil services into the ranks of joint secretary, deputy secretary and director.
Rural Road Building Picked Up Speed Under NDA
Through Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the NDA-II govt has significantly invested in extending India’s rural road network, shows official data.
Under NDA, Rural Drinking Water Takes a Back Seat
Since 2014, the NDA has cut funding for rural drinking water and focused more on sanitation, leaving millions without access to safe and assured water.
MGNREGA Scheme Failed on Many Counts: Report
In the last five years, the average person days of work generated per household under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) remained less than 50 across years, states a report published by Centre for Policy Research (CPR).