Nearly 65% of adults in the Arab region remain excluded from formal financial systems, according to a new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Annual SDG Review 2025 paints a sobering picture of persistent financial exclusion that is undermining the region’s ability …
Unable to meet many of its supply commitments, state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has sought an amendment to the New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP) of 2007. CIL
PC assures over Rs 500 cr under CSS State to get development monitored through NABCONS JAMMU: In a significant achievement for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah headed Government, the Planning Commission (PC) today approved the State
The Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a Rs.6,600-crore Annual Plan for Jammu and Kashmir for 2011-12. It is highest ever allocation for the State and Rs.600 crore higher than last year's outlay. This also takes the overall size of Central assistance to Rs.11,192 crore, which includes borrowings by the State …
Health ministry wants allocation to be doubled; Planning panel expected to meet on June 22 India will need Rs 15,000-17,000 crore in four to five years for implementing the Food Safety & Standards Rules, 2011, according to estimates by the health ministry. The Planning Commission is expected to take a …
The Annual Plan of Arunachal Pradesh for the year 2011-12 has been finalized at Rs 3,200 crore, at a meeting between State Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin and Planning Commission
Deforestation to mining, pollution to power plants, India struggles to balance its growth agenda with green concerns Nitin Sethi TIMES NEWS NETWORK Environmental consciousness has altered dramatically in India, especially urban India, with the battles over control of natural resources intensifying. The growth-oriented economy has brought wealth to the doors …
New Delhi The Planning Commission on Monday approved R 3,200-crore annual Plan for Arunachal Pradesh for the current fiscal year. The state annual Plan was finalised here at a meeting between Commission
Rural households having a member earning more than Rs 10,000 a month or anyone serving in a government or government-aided organisation or owning a landline phone will not be included in the below poverty line (BPL) category in the new poverty census being conducted by states. However, the new census, …
The article “Prospects and Policy Challenges in the Twelfth Plan” by Montek S Ahluwalia (EPW, 21 May 2011) offers a comprehensive overview of the subject, but what is missing is a discussion of the risks to the economy. An enumeration and discussion of the many risks that must be taken …
Y V Reddy’s central point is that while outlining a strategy for the Twelfth Plan, we must also focus on the risks that the economy may face and evolve a strategy to manage those risks. This is sage advice and a very useful input as we move towards finalising a …
Despite several meetings with the Planning Commission, the Punjab Government is yet to give its response to the inter-state project to tame the Ghaggar. Himachal Pradesh and Haryana have already assured the Centre that they will participate in the project. In April, the Union Government has offered to help Punjab, …
Switching rural India on to renewable energy sources could help the country bridge its widening energy deficit, according to the Planning Commission. The panel has suggested diversification of the rural energy basket as a measure to deal with the shortage of fuel at thermal power stations and to check the …
Environment and Labour Ministries express concern The ambitious National Manufacturing Policy on Thursday got in-principle approval of the high level committee headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh amid serious concerns by various members, including objections by the Environment and Forests and Labour Ministries over the creation of national investment manufacturing …
Stressing the need for water conservation, Delhi Chief Secretary P. K. Tripathi on Friday said resources should be utilised in the best possible way and alternative strategies for using grey water have to be looked into seriously. Speaking at a workshop on
