Posted in Economy Economy Concepts Social Sector

National Multidimensional Poverty Index – Global MPI

A total of 24.82 crore individuals in India escaped multidimensional poverty over the last nine years

lentils
Posted in Economy Agriculture

Lentil Production in India

India’s lentil production set to touch all-time high

Kashmiri Saffron
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Kashmiri Saffron

Kashmir’s saffron production takes a hit because of pollution generated by the cement industry.

Tea
Posted in Economy Agriculture

Tea Association of India | Tea Industry in India

Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry.

Gini Co-efficient
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

Income Inequality | Gini Co-efficient

Decline in income equality in recent years, a study by SBI Research

Krishna Raja Sagara Dam
Posted in Geography Economy River

Krishna Raja Sagara Dam | MMDR Act

High Court of Karnataka bans all mining activities within 20-km radius of Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.

Urea Gold
Posted in Environment Agriculture Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Urea Gold | Environmentally Friendly Fertilizers (EFFs)

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the launch of Urea Gold.

Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
Posted in Economy Concepts

Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas initiated the 9th bidding round under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP).

PLI-Auto
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives

PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry (PLI-Auto)

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry (PLI-Auto) extended by one year.

MGNREGS
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives Vulnerable Section

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) becomes mandatory for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) workers.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGDY)
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGDY)

Parliamentary Standing Committee flags poor quality roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme

RBI extended Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme till 2025.