Tag: development
Only 1 In 10 Children Aged 6-23 Months Gets Adequate Diet
Only one in 10 Indian children aged 6-23 months gets "adequate diet", according to an IndiaSpend analysis of data from National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4). Consequently, 35.7 per cent of children below five years of age are underweight, according to NFHS-4 data.....
India's Subsonic Cruise Missile Nirbhay Ready For Fifth Trial
India's indigenous subsonic cruise missile, Nirbhay, which failed its last test in December 2015, is ready for its fifth trial, DRDO chief S. Christopher said on Sunday.....
PM's Economic Panel Chalks Out Road Map For Job Creation
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on Friday chalked out a "clear road map" for stepping up skill development and job creation and enhancing resource investment in the social sector, including health and education, while making out a case for boosting infrastructure financing. ....
Climate Progress In India Brightens Hopes For Bonn
Just a few years ago, India relied almost exclusively on coal to fuel its rapid development, opening new coal-burning power plants and increasing coal mining and imports. This year, however, in a remarkable turnaround, India cancelled plans for an additional 14 gigawatts of coal power and announced that it won't build any new coal plants for at least a decade -- thanks to a rapid rise in renewable energy.....
Researchers Develop Novel Motion Sensors
Researchers have developed new motion sensors that could herald a near future of ubiquitous, fully integrated and affordable wearable technology.....
IOC Opens India's First Electric Charging Station In Nagpur
In a major step in spreading the use of green energy, Indias first electric vehicle (EV) charging station was started here on Sunday by Indian Oil Corp (IOC), according to the state-run oil marketing company.....
Its Victory Of Development Over Caste, Dynasty And Appeasement: Amit Shah
The victory of the BJP in Gujarat is a victory of "developmental politics" over dynasty and appeasement, BJP President Amit Shah said on Monday, attributing the party's lesser number of seats to the caste-based campaign of the Congress and its allies.....
Rajnath To Meet Aditynath Over Development In Eight Backward UP Districts
Union Home Minister Rajanth Singh will soon held a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the expeditious development in the state's eight most backward districts, an official said on Wednesday. ....
India, Cambodia Sign Four Agreements
India and Cambodia on Saturday signed four agreements, including on a credit line for a water resource development project and on prevention of human trafficking, following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen here.....
Delhi Sealing Drive: DDA Clears Proposed Amendments
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Friday approved changes to the city's Master Plan - in a move to provide relief to traders hit by the sealing drive. ....
