Niti Aayog to hold consultations today with states on 15-year vision document
The Niti Aayog will hold consultations with the Chief Secretaries of the states on Wednesday to discuss on the formulation of a 15-year vision document for the country, along with a seven-year strategy and three-year action agenda to implement that vision.
Jul 27, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
PMO directs Niti Aayog to work on restructuring of UGC, AICTE
Government think tank Niti Aayog, which is at present working on restricting the Medical Council of India (MCI), has also been entrusted with the task of preparing a similar road map for the UGC and the AICTE.
Jul 26, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Low-cost cancer treatment should be priority: NITI Aayog CEO
With more than one million cases of cancer being diagnosed every year in India, the government should set up low-cost treatment cell for those who fall below poverty line, said NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at the third Onco Summit India here on Friday.
Jul 23, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
India unlikely to see many new cities, says Debroy
Country is unlikely to see many greenfield or privately developed cities in the future as most of the efforts would be on revamping existing urban areas, said NITI Aayog Member Bibek Debroy.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
NITI plans to ready 15-Year Vision by December
Government think tank Niti Aayog plans to complete the preparation of the 15-Year Vision document by December as it wants the next general budget to be guided by the long-term development strategy.
Jul 19, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Coal imports likely to decline to 160 MT in FY'17
Country's coal imports have declined 5 percent in the first two months of 2016-17 and the number is expected to reach 160.16 million tonnes in the ongoing fiscal, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Economy healthier compared to last year of UPA II: Arvind Panagariya
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Saturday said the government has put the economy on the path of reform to achieve a high growth trajectory though there are significant lags between policy decisions and outcomes which need to be addressed.
Jul 09, 2016, 19:52 PM IST
'Strategic divestment in Public Sector Undertakings within 6 months'
Government is expected to go ahead with the strategic divestment in public sector units (PSUs) within the next six months besides closing down sick firms that are beyond revival, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
PSU stake sale: Government to prioritize companies for strategic disinvestment on July 5
An inter-ministerial meeting of secretaries, on July 5, is likely to shortlist the loss-making and sick government companies for stake sale or closure, from the list of companies NITI Aayog submitted to the Prime Minister's Office in June.
Jul 03, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
No more Railway Budget! Niti Aayog panel terms it as 'failed' exercise
The committee had said that the separate railway budget should be phased out progressively and merged with the General Budget.
Jun 23, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
NITI Aayog submits roadmap for PSU reforms to PMO
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had said in his Budget 2016-17 speech that NITI Aayog will identify PSUs for strategic sale.
Jun 15, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
NITI Aayog concerned over total FDI ban in tobacco sector
The proposal to completely ban foreign direct investment (FDI) in the tobacco sector has run into rough weather as NITI Aayog has raised certain issues on the plan.
Jun 09, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Niti seeks tax holiday on $1 bn investment in electronic manufacturing
In a bid to attract large firms into India, Niti Aayog has suggested a 10-year tax holiday for companies investing over USD 1 billion in electronics manufacturing activities.
Jun 05, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
NITI Aayog handover reports on PSU's to government
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May 24, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
Modi govt set to replace Nehru's five-year plans with 15-year vision documents
Cleared by PM Modi, it will be implemented after the last of the five-year plans, the 12th (2012-17) ends next year.
May 13, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
India all set to be $10 trillion economy by 2032: Amitabh Kant
Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant said that the country has potential to become a $10 trillion economy by 2032. He also said that Indian economy will also grow at rate of 10 percent by 2031
Apr 21, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
10% GDP to make India $10 trillion economy, end poverty by 2032: Amitabh Kant
India needs to grow at ten percent to become USD ten trillion economy and eliminate poverty by 2032, Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant said Thursday.
Apr 21, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
Niti Aayog favours exporting value-added iron ore products
Government's think tank Niti Aayog has formed an inter-ministerial committee, which will submit a report on the need to shift from exporting iron ore to its value-added products in a bid to boost India's manufacturing capabilities.
Apr 17, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
Niti Aayog favours exporting value-added iron ore products
Government's think tank Niti Aayog has formed an inter-ministerial committee, which will submit a report on the need to shift from exporting iron ore to its value-added products in a bid to boost India's manufacturing capabilities.
Apr 17, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
India's growth likely at 7.8% in 2015-16
India's growth could be around 7.8 percent in 2015-16, higher than the Finance Ministry's projection of 7.5 percent, NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy said here on Tuesday.
Apr 05, 2016, 19:27 PM IST
