PM Modi commends Panagariya's work at Niti Aayog
Speaking at Niti Aayog`s "Champions of Change" programme, Modi said the nation will remember Panagariya`s service at the helm of the organisation which replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission.
Aug 22, 2017, 20:05 PM IST
PM Modi calls on young entrepreneurs to become soldiers of development
The Prime Minister said the Union government has taken a number of decisions that have brought about fundamental transformation.
Aug 22, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
Over 90 lakh farmers benefited from crop insurance scheme: PM told
The prime minister was informed that claims of over Rs 7,700 crore have already been paid to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, according to a PMO statement.
Aug 21, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Unfortunate that corruption was institutionalised, time for middlemen is over: PM Narendra Modi
He expressed remorse that corruption was institutionalised for so long. Conversely he also stated that the time for middlemen is now over.
Aug 17, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet young entrepreneurs today
In a similar programme, 180 young CEOs would deliberate on six subjects on August 21-22.
Aug 17, 2017, 08:27 AM IST
NPA resolution to spur credit expansion, growth: Arvind Panagariya
Resolution of bad loans in the banking system is on 'right track' and will 'open the door' to rapid credit expansion and growth, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya has said.
Aug 13, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Panagariya calls for tackling general legacy issues
Outgoing Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya made a strong case for reforms in bureaucracy, police and judiciary, saying these general legacy issues will have to be addressed for sustained growth in the long term.
Aug 10, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
Could be wise to write off some Air India debt: Panagariya
Outgoing Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya has said that writing off some debt of Air India, so as to make it attractive to prospective investors, could be a "wise" move.
Aug 09, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Panagariya says didn't know tenure of his term, dismisses dual power centres as reason for his exit
Panagariya is scheduled to leave Niti Aayog on August 31 and will be succeeded by well-known economist Rajiv Kumar.
Aug 08, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Economist Rajiv Kumar is new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog
Rajiv Kumar, who holds a DPhil in economics from Oxford and a PhD from Lucknow University, is a senior fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR).
Aug 06, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Working as Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog was dream come true: Arvind Panagariya
Panagariya, the first Vice Chairman of the Niti Aayog, had written to the Prime Minister that he be relived of his duties by August 31 as his leave from Columbia University is coming to end.
Aug 03, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Recommendation to induct private sector talent in government under consideration: MoS Personnel
In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, he said the government is always committed to appoint best available talent subject to provisions of rules.
Aug 03, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Arvind Panagariya: All you want to know about him
Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya resigned on Tuesday stating that he will return to academia. August 31 will be his last day in office.
Aug 01, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya resigns; says will return to academia
Panagariya, who has been on leave from Columbia University to work at the Niti Aayog, said in his letter that his leave was due to expire on August 31 and it was not possible to extend it.
Aug 01, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
CoS wants Niti Aayog to be nodal agency for e-vehicles: Government
A Committee of Secretaries (CoS) has recommended that Niti Aayog be designated as the nodal agency for promotion of electric vehicles solution, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Jul 26, 2017, 16:38 PM IST
Railway Ministry working with companies like Apple on train speeds
Sharing plans for the future, Prabhu said the government had six-eight months ago called major technology developers working on increasing train speeds to more than 600 km per hour.
Jul 22, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
PM reviews progress of UDAY, mines auction
Senior government officials briefed him on aspects such as addressing of debt, monitoring frameworks, improvement in financial parameters, operational achievements, and consumer empowerment, it said.
Jul 21, 2017, 22:21 PM IST
India presents national review report on SDG implementation in UN
India has presented its national review report on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the UN, underscoring that as the fastest growing major economy it is "uniquely placed" to deliver on its commitments.
Jul 20, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Internet-based app services to contribute Rs 18 lakh crore to India's GDP by 2020
According to the study, a 10 percent increase in total Internet traffic and mobile Internet traffic increases India`s GDP by 3.3 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively, as against the global average of 1.3 percent and 0.7 percent.
Jul 14, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Replicate each others' best practices, PM Narendra Modi tells states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked states to learn from the best practices of each other to find solutions to problems and challenges that they face.
Jul 11, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
