Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
31 Jul, 2026

TRIFED Procurement of MFP

TRIFED reports significant procurement and sales of tribal products under PMJVM, generating livelihoods but facing challenges with substantial unsold inventory.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsPublic Distribution System
27 Jul, 2026

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
26 Jul, 2026

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

UN Secretary-General Guterres pledges reconstruction aid during historic first visit to post-civil war Syria in 17 years, meeting President Sharaa.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
16 Jul, 2026

BRICS adopts India-led labour declaration, Pg13

BRICS nations adopt India-led labour declaration and 'BRICS CONNECT' initiative at 12th Ministerial Meeting, cementing alliance as effective forum.

Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
16 Jul, 2026

Ministry of Rural Development Showcases Women-Led Rural Enterprises at Bharat Tex 2026

MoRD showcases Lakhpati Didis' women-led rural enterprises at Bharat Tex 2026, boosting economic empowerment and market access for 3 crore SHG members.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesLand Reforms in India
14 Jul, 2026

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
13 Jul, 2026

Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13

New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
12 Jul, 2026

PM SVANidhi, Pg7

PM SVANidhi scheme empowers 15 lakh street vendors with collateral-free working capital loans, boosting livelihood recovery and financial inclusion.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jul, 2026

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

UN Special Advocate urges India to transform Jan Dhan into a household financial resilience platform, leveraging digital infrastructure for comprehensive financial health and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
11 Jul, 2026

Over and above, Pg8

Record 2.24 crore Indian women now in higher education, but face stark employment gaps, STEM disparity, and patriarchal institutions, demanding urgent policy action.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
9 Jul, 2026

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags widening global cancer inequities, with survival rates drastically lower in poor nations, impacting millions financially and mentally, demanding urgent policy action.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
8 Jul, 2026

Linking women’s incomes and healthcare, Pg9

New research reveals women's increased income drives proactive health investments, reducing reactive healthcare spending and linking economic empowerment to public health outcomes.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
6 Jul, 2026

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

MoSPI report reveals 2 crore informal workers in India's 46 major cities; Hyderabad tops with 15.7 lakh, highlighting urban informal sector's scale.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
2 Jul, 2026

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
2 Jul, 2026

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
30 Jun, 2026

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
28 Jun, 2026

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
28 Jun, 2026

EU carbon tax: Govt to shoulder 90% compliance bill of MSMEs, Pg11

India to absorb 90% of MSME compliance costs for EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, shielding exports from Rs 20 lakh per unit burden.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
21 Jun, 2026

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

NGOs launch innovative parametric heat-insurance for 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR, providing crucial financial relief against soaring temperatures and income loss.

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