Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Indian Society and Diversity of India Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Beyond ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’: how young Adivasis describe distress, Pg2

Adivasi youth silently battle mental distress, exacerbated by poverty and culturally insensitive systems, demanding urgent community-led interventions beyond clinical labels.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

19 Jun, 2026

Beyond ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’: how young Adivasis describe distress, Pg2

Adivasi youth silently battle mental distress, exacerbated by poverty and culturally insensitive systems, demanding urgent community-led interventions beyond clinical labels.

19 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

19 Jun, 2026

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

19 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Give her rights in her lifetime, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates Rs 30,000/month compensation for homemakers' domestic care in accident claims, igniting calls for lifetime economic rights and asset sharing.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

19 Jun, 2026

Give her rights in her lifetime, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates Rs 30,000/month compensation for homemakers' domestic care in accident claims, igniting calls for lifetime economic rights and asset sharing.

19 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

18 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

18 Jun, 2026

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

18 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Step forward, Pg6

Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

18 Jun, 2026

Step forward, Pg6

Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.

18 Jun, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

17 Jun, 2026

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

17 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Why are there protests in PoK?, Pg12

Deadly protests rock Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as civilians clash with authorities over economic woes and controversial refugee seats, drawing global concern.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations

14 Jun, 2026

Why are there protests in PoK?, Pg12

Deadly protests rock Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as civilians clash with authorities over economic woes and controversial refugee seats, drawing global concern.

14 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Death toll from protest clashes in PoK rises to 20, Pg14

Violent clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir claim 20 lives as banned JAAC group demands economic reforms, sparking regional instability.

Poverty and Developmental Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations

13 Jun, 2026

Death toll from protest clashes in PoK rises to 20, Pg14

Violent clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir claim 20 lives as banned JAAC group demands economic reforms, sparking regional instability.

13 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt. notifies resettlement census on Nicobar island, Pg14

Andaman administration initiates crucial resettlement census on Great Nicobar Island for the massive ₹92,000 crore port, airport, and township project.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10 Jun, 2026

Govt. notifies resettlement census on Nicobar island, Pg14

Andaman administration initiates crucial resettlement census on Great Nicobar Island for the massive ₹92,000 crore port, airport, and township project.

10 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

₹95,962 crore set aside for VB-G RAM G, Pg12

Union Minister announces ₹95,962 crore interim allocation for new Viksit Bharat-GRAM G rural employment scheme, targeting ₹1.25 lakh crore total outlay.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

10 Jun, 2026

₹95,962 crore set aside for VB-G RAM G, Pg12

Union Minister announces ₹95,962 crore interim allocation for new Viksit Bharat-GRAM G rural employment scheme, targeting ₹1.25 lakh crore total outlay.

10 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Biotechnology

India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB, Pg10

India's PreVenTB trial reveals VPM1002 and Immuvac vaccine efficacy against extrapulmonary TB, urging proactive deployment for national elimination goals.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Biotechnology

6 Jun, 2026

India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB, Pg10

India's PreVenTB trial reveals VPM1002 and Immuvac vaccine efficacy against extrapulmonary TB, urging proactive deployment for national elimination goals.

6 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Re-check ordered over ‘discrepancies’ in Census 2027 data, Pg1

Census 2027 data re-check ordered over 'discrepancies' in open defecation, LPG access; enumerators report pressure to align with government records.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

4 Jun, 2026

Re-check ordered over ‘discrepancies’ in Census 2027 data, Pg1

Census 2027 data re-check ordered over 'discrepancies' in open defecation, LPG access; enumerators report pressure to align with government records.

4 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Human trafficking can’t be separated from broader migration flows, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court links migration, human trafficking, emphasizes rights for voluntary sex workers, and flags ITPA flaws.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

1 Jun, 2026

Human trafficking can’t be separated from broader migration flows, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court links migration, human trafficking, emphasizes rights for voluntary sex workers, and flags ITPA flaws.

1 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 May, 2026

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

30 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

30 May, 2026

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

30 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

29 May, 2026

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

29 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors