PM Modi to hold NITI Aayog's Governing Council meet today

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 08:57

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to discuss the contentious land acquisition bill with the chief ministers at NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on Wednesday.

PM Modi calls NITI Aayog's Governing Council meet Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to discuss the contentious land acquisition bill with the chief ministers at NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting Wednesday.

New GDP numbers based on scientific methodology: Arvind Panagariya

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 14:38

CSO has estimated economic growth at 7.3 per cent for 2014-15, slightly lower than its earlier advance estimate of 7.4 per cent.

Government decides to give Cabinet rank to Panagariya

Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 13:59

Government has decided to give Cabinet minister's rank to the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Arvind Panagariya.

GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 18:40

India's growth rate is expected to accelerate to 8 percent in the current financial year and the economy will surpass USD 3 trillion mark in less than five years, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Monday.

Raje asks Centre to chip in with 75% for central schemes

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 20:50

She also demanded that states under exceptional circumstances like Rajasthan be given special concession and freedom for implementation of these schemes.

Kerala CM wants Centre's share in central schemes at 75%

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 18:58

Speaking at a NITI Aayog meeting of sub-group of Chief Ministers on rationalisation of CSS here, Kerala CM Oommen Chandy said the allocation of Rs 1.69 lakh crore for CSS this year was inadequate, considering the demand of the National Development Agenda.

NITI Aayog meet: Centrally sponsored schemes likely to be reduced to 30 from 72

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 15:50

The number of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) is likely to be reduced to 30 from 72 with a Chief Ministers' Sub-Group of NITI Aayog reaching a broad consensus on the issue.

NITI Aayog holds consultations on innovation, entrepreneurship

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 21:32

As part of its efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, NITI Aayog on Wednesday held consultations with top officials of various departments and ministries.

NITI Aayog to get India-Bangladesh rail project on track

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:11

The 1,650-km distance between Agartala and Kolkata would be reduced to only 515 km once the rail track is constructed through Bangladesh.

NITI Aayog recommends reducing centrally sponsored schemes

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 22:11

The panel, which is working towards streamlining CSS, is headed by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Railway panel wants private players to run passenger trains

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 10:50

Recommending drastic reforms, a high-level railway restructuring committee, headed by NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy, has suggested allowing private players to run passenger trains.