NITI Aayog

Rs 54k out-of-pocket expenditure per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY: Study commissioned by Niti Aayog

March 08, 2026 5:04 pm

The study, conducted by the IQVIA Consulting and Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., was recently submitted to the NITI Aayog's Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DEMO).

Renewable energy to dominate India’s grid by 2070, but 'structural challenges' are slowing the pace

February 15, 2026 6:38 am

As coal’s role shrinks, nuclear power is expected to expand gradually, increasing its share from about 3% at present to 5-8% by 2070 under CPS, reflecting its growing role in displacing coal-based generation while providing carbon-free base-load power.

India’s power mix to shift from coal to renewables by 2070; Nuclear seen as key baseload: NITI Aayog

February 10, 2026 10:48 pm

Nuclear power is also expected to expand significantly, with its contribution rising from about 3% at present to 5-8% under the Current Policy Scenario by 2070.

P Chidambaram writes: Heed favourite economist’s advice

January 25, 2026 2:32 pm

I am unable to put my finger on a measure in 2025 that will qualify as a significant economic reform. In a subtle dig at the government, Dr Panagariya has listed six measures the government ought to take in 2026. The agenda is an indictment of the anti-reform stance of the government in the last 11 years

HP among leading states in NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index: Deputy CM

January 21, 2026 12:45 pm

Mukesh Agnihotri, who also serves as the state’s transport minister, said Himachal emerging as one of the leading states in the NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index reflects the state’s commitment to green transport and sustainable development.

NITI Aayog to launch evaluation of MGNREGS in 8 Punjab districts amid protests against VB-G RAM G

January 19, 2026 12:17 pm

MGNREGS workers in Punjab’s villages fear the proposed VB-G-RAM-G scheme may dilute or replace the current employment guarantee framework. The Congress and AAP in Punjab have also hardened their stance against it.

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh

January 16, 2026 4:37 am

The last hike in the income limit to avail these scholarships came into effect on April 1, 2013, when it was enhanced from Rs 2 lakh per annum to Rs 2.5 lakh. In 2013-14, 51.72 lakh SC

Uttar Pradesh bags 4th rank in NITI Aayog's export preparedness index

January 15, 2026 1:16 pm

In the ranking, first three positions are held by coastal states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, while Uttar Pradesh reaching fourth position despite not having sea coast is being seen as a big success, it said.

Indian students' top 10 most-preferred countries for education in 2024-25: US slipped at #2; UAE makes debut

January 15, 2026 6:21 am

Top 10 most-preferred countries for Indian students in 2024-25: The United Kingdom moved to 3rd spot, overtaking Australia. Australia had held the position since 2016 and 2020, despite a modest increase to 1,22,000 students this year.

India’s trade deficit with FTA countries widening; electronics exports stand out performer: Niti Aayog

January 06, 2026 9:20 pm

India has been in talks with ASEAN to re-negotiate the terms of the trade agreement; however, India and ASEAN missed the end of 2025 deadline. However, in October last year, ASEAN and China signed an upgraded free-trade agreement.

Idea Exchange | NITI Aayog | V K Paul talks about the National Health Mission

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

President Mukherjee chairs Conference of Governors

February 09, 2016 8:15 am

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday presided over a two-day Conference of Governors at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. It is the fourth conference presided over by President Mukherjee and 47th such conference held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. As many as 23 Governors and two Lieutenant Governors are participating in the conference. Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Cabinet Ministers, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog Arvind Panagariya and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the conference. The conference will deliberate on terrorism and insurgency activities, creating jobs for youths with special focus on skill development for school dropouts.

If Niti Aayog has to work, it must have the PM's attention

February 02, 2015 10:07 am

CM Harish Rawat on Niti Aayog

January 19, 2015 9:44 am