The National Pension System (NPS) is a structurally integrated, market-linked, defined contribution pension architecture designed to provide long-term social security and post-retirement income stability. Administered and regulated by...
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...
India faces growing macroeconomic stress due to rising geopolitical instability in West Asia as of early 2026. The rupee has depreciated to ₹95 per US dollar, while crude...
In 2024, overseas Indians sent home a historic $129.4 billion in remittances. This amount marks increase, with $36 billion received in the final quarter alone. India has consistently...
West Bengal launched a pioneering project aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This initiative, known as the 'Triple Elimination' project, is...
A new orange-fleshed sweet potato variety, SP-95/4, developed by the ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI), is poised to boost food security among tribal communities in Kerala and...
The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal was launched recently by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This portal aims to provide a comprehensive data repository on various social, economic,...
India's cotton industry has experienced fluctuations over the past two decades. Once a global leader, India now faces challenges that threaten its cotton production and export capabilities. This...
Recent reports indicate resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mizoram. This outbreak has raised alarms among local farmers and authorities. Since March 20, 2023, the total death...
In October 2024, the Haryana government introduced an Amnesty Scheme aimed at providing relief to taxpayers registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act. This initiative is...
