Economic growth refers to the increase in a country's production of goods and services. It is measured by the rise in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This growth can lead to improved living standards. It often results in more job opportunities. However, it can also create challenges, such as income inequality. Sustainable growth is essential for long-term prosperity.
Contract farming is a pre-harvest agreement between farmers (producers) and buyers (such as food processing units, exporters, or retail chains) for the production and supply of agricultural products...
The 9th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with a focus on easing compliance, supporting small traders, and strengthening digital...
The Ministry of Mines has amended the Mineral Concession Rules to simplify mining lease administration. The changes allow inclusion of contiguous area and associated minerals in an existing...
Telangana has joined nine States selected for the Reserve Bank of India’s Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) for State development loans. The pilot framework begins from the current financial...
Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s leading state in textile exports in 2024-25, with shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million. The state’s export value has risen by 29.12 per...
India faces a critical energy transition in cooking fuel use. Despite 332 million LPG connections, 37% of households still use firewood or dung. India spends $26.4 billion annually...
India’s statistical system has undergone a major update with the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The revised estimates were released...
India’s 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair was inaugurated in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from the food processing, hospitality and export sectors. The event is jointly...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is revising the base year of National Accounts to FY 2022–23. As part of the new series, an Advisory Committee on...
India’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest economy has coincided with a sharp debate on inequality, employability, and the future of higher education. As the country aspires to overtake...
