Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being of a region. It involves increasing wealth, reducing poverty, and enhancing living standards. This can be achieved through various means, such as industrialisation, infrastructure development, and education. In India, economic development has been influenced by historical events, government policies, and cultural factors. Sustainable practices are essential for long-term growth.
The Government of India has recently decided to temporarily suspend the fortification of rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes....
India’s economy is showing strong growth with real GDP estimated at 7.6% for the financial year 2025–26. This is higher than the 7.1% growth recorded in 2024–25. The...
Natco Pharma has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to manufacture and market a generic semaglutide injection in India. The company plans to launch the...
India’s technology services sector, valued at about $265 billion, has been projected to reach $750–850 billion by 2035 under a 10-year roadmap released by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech...
India’s eight core infrastructure industries recorded a 3.7 per cent growth in December 2025, driven by stronger output in cement, steel, coal, electricity and fertilisers. The Index of...
The National Statistics Office has released its first dedicated user guide for the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). The publication, titled Know Your Survey - A...
Government has notified 1 February as the date from which new levies will apply on tobacco products and pan masala. The move replaces the existing compensation cess on...
Definition Demographic Transition Theory (DTT) is a model that describes the transformation of a country’s population structure as it undergoes economic development. The theory posits that societies progress...
Overview of Migration in India Migration in India is a complex phenomenon that encompasses various forms, including intra-state, inter-state, and international migration. It is driven by factors such...
India’s economic growth slowed to 6.5 per cent in FY25 from 9.2 per cent the year before. This sparked debate on whether the slowdown was structural or cyclical....
