New Delhi: In a historic first, the Economic Survey 2023-24, presented in Parliament today by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, extensively addresses the crucial issue of mental health. This comprehensive examination underscores mental health as a fundamental driver of both individual and national development, and offers significant policy recommendations to improve mental…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented in Parliament today by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a significant shift in India’s approach to gender equality, transitioning from women’s development to women-led development. This pivot underscores the nation’s evolving strategy to address global and geopolitical challenges while showcasing its economic resilience and…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour & Employment’s eShram portal, launched on August 26, 2021, has successfully registered over 29.79 crore unorganised workers, including migrant laborers, as of July 16, 2024. This platform, designed to provide comprehensive data and facilitate access to social security schemes, has issued eShram cards to these workers, enabling them to…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament today by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, underscores significant strides in women’s economic empowerment in India. The survey highlights that increased access to education, skill development, and targeted initiatives have notably elevated women’s participation in national development. Rural India Leading the Way…
New Delhi: According to the latest data from the KLEMS (Capital, Labour, Energy, Materials, Services) database published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s employment landscape has seen substantial growth over recent years. The provisional estimates for the fiscal year 2023-24 reveal that employment in the country has surged to 64.33 crore, a notable…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, reveals a robust surge in patents and start-ups, reflecting a thriving knowledge and innovation-driven industrial ecosystem in India. According to the Survey, India has experienced a dramatic increase in patent filings, with the number…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing the social, educational, and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed 72 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with private institutions and start-ups. The signing ceremony was presided over by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra…
Mumbai: A fire broke out on the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role frigate, on the evening of 21 July 2024 while the vessel was undergoing refit at the Naval Dockyard (ND), Mumbai. The blaze was quickly brought under control by the ship’s crew, with crucial assistance from firefighters at the Naval Dockyard and other ships…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing of a significant ‘Letter of Intent’ today between the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to supporting the world’s innovators and creators. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by a distinguished…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, takes a critical view of the Western approach to tackling climate change and calls for developing countries to adopt a localized perspective. The survey emphasizes that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy is inadequate and that developing…
