Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

15 Apr, 2026

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8

Religious rituals polluting rivers: 11,000 litres of milk poured into Narmada sparks debate over faith versus environmental protection.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Apr, 2026

Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8

Religious rituals polluting rivers: 11,000 litres of milk poured into Narmada sparks debate over faith versus environmental protection.

15 Apr, 2026

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

Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7

Rural consumption outpaces urban growth in key states like Bihar and Odisha, challenging traditional economic patterns, HCES data reveals.

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

15 Apr, 2026

Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7

Rural consumption outpaces urban growth in key states like Bihar and Odisha, challenging traditional economic patterns, HCES data reveals.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

15 Apr, 2026

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

15 Apr, 2026

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

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

Noida factory protests erupt over wage stagnation amidst rising living costs and delayed Labour Code implementation, impacting workers' livelihoods.

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

15 Apr, 2026

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

Noida factory protests erupt over wage stagnation amidst rising living costs and delayed Labour Code implementation, impacting workers' livelihoods.

15 Apr, 2026

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

Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8

India's growth masks rising middle-class vulnerability due to wage stagnation, unemployment, and limited economic mobility, despite poverty reduction.

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

14 Apr, 2026

Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8

India's growth masks rising middle-class vulnerability due to wage stagnation, unemployment, and limited economic mobility, despite poverty reduction.

14 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Biomass stoves offer cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG with reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and sustainable firewood usage.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Apr, 2026

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Biomass stoves offer cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG with reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and sustainable firewood usage.

13 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

9 Apr, 2026

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

9 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: Study, Pg14

Study reveals stark land inequality: Top 10% of rural households own 44% of India's land, 46% are landless.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

9 Apr, 2026

Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: Study, Pg14

Study reveals stark land inequality: Top 10% of rural households own 44% of India's land, 46% are landless.

9 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Education Sector

Amid welfare pitch, Kerala ranks highest in most indicators, Pg9

Kerala excels in health, education, and economic indicators, leading India in HDI, low IMR, and high literacy rates.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Education Sector

8 Apr, 2026

Amid welfare pitch, Kerala ranks highest in most indicators, Pg9

Kerala excels in health, education, and economic indicators, leading India in HDI, low IMR, and high literacy rates.

8 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

At Vapi's chemical units, order books hit, cash flows blocked, Pg1

West Asia conflict disrupts Vapi's chemical units, hiking raw material costs by 60-70%, slashing production capacities by 50%.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

8 Apr, 2026

At Vapi's chemical units, order books hit, cash flows blocked, Pg1

West Asia conflict disrupts Vapi's chemical units, hiking raw material costs by 60-70%, slashing production capacities by 50%.

8 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

What TB reveals about India’s urban health system, Pg9

Tuberculosis in India exposes urban health system flaws, impacting vulnerable populations due to poverty and fragile infrastructure.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

7 Apr, 2026

What TB reveals about India’s urban health system, Pg9

Tuberculosis in India exposes urban health system flaws, impacting vulnerable populations due to poverty and fragile infrastructure.

7 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Education Sector

An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers, Pg7

Report reveals India's higher education expansion faces challenges in equitable access, faculty shortages, and cost barriers for marginalized communities.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Education Sector

2 Apr, 2026

An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers, Pg7

Report reveals India's higher education expansion faces challenges in equitable access, faculty shortages, and cost barriers for marginalized communities.

2 Apr, 2026

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

Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work, Pg12

MGNREGS workers protest denial of work despite Centre's assurances, raising concerns over rural employment and social welfare implementation.

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

30 Mar, 2026

Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work, Pg12

MGNREGS workers protest denial of work despite Centre's assurances, raising concerns over rural employment and social welfare implementation.

30 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14

India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

28 Mar, 2026

Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14

India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.

28 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Epilepsy in India, Pg10

Epilepsy afflicts 10 million Indians; rural-urban treatment gap hits 95%, impacting women and poor due to cost and stigma.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Mar, 2026

Epilepsy in India, Pg10

Epilepsy afflicts 10 million Indians; rural-urban treatment gap hits 95%, impacting women and poor due to cost and stigma.

26 Mar, 2026

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

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

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

20 Mar, 2026

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

20 Mar, 2026

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

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

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

16 Mar, 2026

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

16 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.