Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
11 Mar, 2026

​Catch them young, Pg6

Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Mar, 2026

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
9 Mar, 2026

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

Nepal's election sees a shift in power as RSP gains prominence, signaling potential for stronger India-Nepal partnership.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
8 Mar, 2026

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
6 Mar, 2026

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
4 Mar, 2026

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
1 Mar, 2026

Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4

Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Feb, 2026

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and ComputersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Feb, 2026

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

AI revolution transforms Indian IT sector: Job roles evolve, revenue per engineer rises, and reskilling becomes crucial for workforce.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
27 Feb, 2026

Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10

Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Feb, 2026

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

Elephant attacks surge across central India due to habitat loss, mining, and climate change, intensifying human-wildlife conflict.

World WarsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment Budgeting
25 Feb, 2026

How the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front, Pg7

Russia-Ukraine war inflicts heavy economic costs: Ukraine faces $558 billion reconstruction, both nations grapple with inflation, reduced social spending.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Feb, 2026

Obesity is a chronic disease, not just a lifestyle condition (By 2050, 17.4% of women and 12.1% of men will be living with it, says research diabetologist), Pg14

India's obesity rates to surge by 2050, disproportionately affecting women; experts advocate for chronic disease recognition and policy interventions.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
9 Feb, 2026

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
4 Feb, 2026

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

Government reveals 84% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST, OBC categories under NAMASTE scheme enumeration across 35 States/UTs.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
3 Feb, 2026

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11

Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

VB-GRAM G Scheme, allocated ₹95,692.31 crore, to replace MGNREGS with revised funding and 125-day wage guarantee.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
30 Jan, 2026

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.

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