Broader Healthcare Spectrum: New PM-JAY scheme to all 70+ Senior Citizens in India
On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
The PM Shri Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Government of India. Through this initiative, the government will transform 14,500 schools across the nation over five years, from 2022-23 to 2026-27.
Policy UpdateArohi Sanyal Background As the country aims to become a vishwa guru, meaning world leader India still lacks in financial inclusion of women. As per a report of the National Statistical Office (NSO), as of March 2023, only 36.4…
India has a rich tradition of offering development aid to nations across Asia, Africa, and the world, demonstrating its dedication to South-South collaboration and international unity. This dedication was further solidified and broadened through the introduction of IDEAS
For iCET to achieve its full potential, India must prioritize investment in human capital by enhancing digital skills training and STEM education across all states. Stronger policy frameworks on data protection and cross-border data flows will be essential to ensure regulatory harmonization.
India has approved investment proposals from certain Chinese electronics manufacturing companies, suggesting a shift in its economic stance towards China. After military tensions and economic restrictions post-Galwan, India had limited Chinese investments. However, with concerns over economic losses and job creation, the government is now scrutinizing and allowing select investments, especially those that involve technology transfer and local manufacturing capabilities. The move highlights the need to balance economic growth and national security in India's dealings with China.
The Employment Linked Incentives (ELI) scheme, introduced in the Union Budget 2024, represents a transformative policy aimed at addressing India’s growing employment crisis by incentivizing private sector job creation and skill development.