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Intel, Education Ministry, CBSE launch ‘ÁI For All’ drive

July 30, 2021

Intel has collaborated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Ministry of Education to announce the launch of the ‘AI For All’ initiative. This initiative has been launched with the aim of creating a basic understanding of ..

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NITI Aayog and IEA launches Renewables Integration in India report

July 24, 2021

On 22nd July, 2021 a report named Renewables Integration in India 2021 was jointly launched by NITI Aayog and IEA. This report is based on the outcome of workshops held in three states along with the Governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra ..

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NITI Aayog recommends privatising UIIC

July 1, 2021

NITI Aayog has recommended privatisation of state-owned insurer United India Insurance coverage (UIIC). Key Points This recommendation was made in the backdrop of government’s goals to maneuver forward with new public sector enterprise (PSE) coverage for a Atmanirbhar Bharat. NITI ..

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GoI extends tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

June 30, 2021

Central government has extended tenure of NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Amitabh Kant, by one year. His tenure will now end in June 2022. Extension order was issued by Department of Personnel and Training after it was approved by ..

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NITI Aayog: Study on ‘Not-for-Profit’ hospital model

June 30, 2021

NITI Aayog released a comprehensive study on not-for-profit hospital model in India on June 29, 2020. Highlights According to NITI Aayog, it is a step of closing information gap on such institutions. This study was conducted in the backdrop of ..

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NITI Aayog: National Convention on Prevention of Obesity

June 26, 2021

National Convention on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity was convened by NITI Aayog. Highlights Convention was held under the chairmanship of Dr. V.K. Paul and Co-chairmanship of Dr. R Hemalatha. NITI Aayog described obesity as “silent epidemic”. During ..

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Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan

June 9, 2021

NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation launched ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ to provide home-care support to asymptomatic covid-19 patients or patients with mild symptoms. Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyan This campaign was launched in 112 Aspirational Districts to assist district ..

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NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Index

June 4, 2021

NITI Aayog released third edition of Sustainable Development Index for 2020-2021, evaluating progress of states and Union Territories with respect to social, economic and environmental parameters. Sustainable Development Index 2021 In the index, Kerala has retained the top rank with ..

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Goa Institution for Future Transformation (GIFT)

June 1, 2021

Goa government established “Goa Institution for Future Transformation (GIFT)” on the line of NITI Ayog. About GIFT GIFT will function on the lines of NITI Aayog. It will assist, advise and guide government on policy making, its formulation and implementation. ..

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EAC allows Great Nicobar Plan to advance

May 11, 2021

The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently recommended for grant of “Terms of Reference for Environmental Impact Assessment” studies. Earlier the committee had raised serious concerns against the project. What is ..

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