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CSR spending lacks deep impact, job creation: Amitabh Kant

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CSR spending lacks deep impact, job creation: Amitabh Kant

Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has called on Indian companies to move beyond conventional corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and invest in scalable, job-creating rural entrepreneurship models that can deliver meaningful social impact. Speaking at an event organised by Suzuki Motor Corporation in Bengaluru on Friday, Kant said India must prioritise technology-driven, job-rich entrepreneurship…

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AI-led efficiencies can contribute to 8% GDP growth target: NITI Aayog

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AI-led efficiencies can contribute to 8% GDP growth target: NITI Aayog

| Photo Credit: Special arrangement NITI Aayog released a report on Monday (September 15, 2025) asserting that Artificial Intelligence-led efficiencies in industries could be key in contributing to an annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 8% in the coming years. “Accelerating AI adoption across industries to improve productivity and efficiency” could bridge “30–35%…

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Visakhapatnam Economic Region selected as NITI Aayog’s Growth Hub pilot site

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Visakhapatnam Economic Region selected as NITI Aayog’s Growth Hub pilot site

Union Minister of Planning, Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh said in reply to a question by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that Visakhapatnam was selected as one of the four ‘Growth Hub’ pilot sites in the country initiated by NITI Aayog. The other three growth hubs are Mumbai…

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Increase oil seed production, reduce consumption: NITI Aayog’s recipe to address import dependency in edible oil

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Increase oil seed production, reduce consumption: NITI Aayog’s recipe to address import dependency in edible oil

Asserting that achieving self-sufficiency in edible oils is a critical national priority for India, the NITI Aayog, in a report, has said that utilising one-third of the total rice fallow area (in the rabi season) across ten States for oilseed cultivation can increase the production of edible oils by 1.03 Million Tonnes (MT) and reduce…

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Mamata Banerjee’s Big Claim Over Key Meet Fact-Checked By Centre

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Mamata Banerjee’s Big Claim Over Key Meet Fact-Checked By Centre

The Centre though, refuted Ms Banerjee’s claims and said that her mic wasn’t muted. New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged “political discrimination” at a key NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi held to allow states to present their concerns to the Prime Minister. Ms Banerjee was the only Chief Minister from a non-BJP…

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NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi

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NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 8th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog on the theme of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India’ at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Saturday, May 27, 2023. Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI NITI Aayog’s 9th Governing Council meeting…

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At Key Meeting To Discuss State Issues, A Surprise Mamata Banerjee Appearance

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At Key Meeting To Discuss State Issues, A Surprise Mamata Banerjee Appearance

New Delhi: Several Chief Ministers have gathered in New Delhi to attend a key NITI Aayog meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and all states will get the opportunity to present their concerns and pressing issues. “The meeting under PM Modi’s leadership will address various state-specific concerns. Goa is actively…

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After Congress Chief Ministers, Bhagwant Mann Says He Will Skip Niti Aayog Meet

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After Congress Chief Ministers, Bhagwant Mann Says He Will Skip Niti Aayog Meet

Mr Mann said Punjab contributes 47 per cent to the food bowl. Jalandhar: After being denied special status by the Centre, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has decided that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27. Mr Mann…

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