NITI Aayog highlights 4 key sectors to position India as global manufacturing hub

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Thursday highlighted four high-potential manufacturing sectors — chemicals, textiles, telecom and network equipment and solar photovoltaic manufacturing — which can fuel India’s ambition to become global manufacturing powerhouse. A NITI Aayog report, titled ‘Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub,’ focuses on understanding India’s […]
NITI Aayog ranks Gujarat, Maha, TN, Goa, Odisha as top performers

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha have emerged as the most investor‑friendly states as per the “Investment Friendliness Index (IFI)” released by NITI Aayog on Friday. The IFI was announced in the 2025‑26 Union Budget to strengthen competitive and cooperative federalism by promoting reforms and fostering a conducive investment […]
Jupally welcomes NITI Aayog’s endorsement of Telangana tourism model

Hyderabad, July 4 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Tourism, Culture, Prohibition & Excise Jupally Krishna Rao has welcomed NITI Aayog’s appreciation of Telangana’s tourism and hospitality reforms, describing it as a significant endorsement of the State’s progressive policy framework and investor-friendly governance. Referring to NITI Aayog’s recent report, “Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector,” Jupally Krishna […]
NITI Aayog rolls out roadmap to boost tourism and hospitality sector

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, on Tuesday rolled out a roadmap for simplifying regulations, improving the ease of doing business, attracting investments and supporting sustainable growth in India’s tourism and hospitality sector. The report titled ‘Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector’ was launched at a […]
NITI Aayog celebrates Yoga Day, promotes healthy ageing and wellness

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga under the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’, highlighting yoga’s role in promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. The policy think tank said the theme reflects the growing global recognition of yoga as a holistic approach to fostering healthier lifestyles […]
NITI Aayog sets ball rolling for big push to services sector

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The first meeting of NITI Aayog’s high-powered ‘Education to Employment and Enterprise’ Standing Committee has decided to identify actionable recommendations to enhance employability, foster entrepreneurship, strengthen industry-relevant skilling, and accelerate growth in the services sector, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment […]
IIIT-H , NITI AAYOG EXPLORE QUANTUM LEAP IN LIFE SCIENCES

Hyderabad, March 26 (RAHNUMA): The IIIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, hosted a high-level roundtable on “Quantum Technologies for Life Sciences” at its campus. Experts highlighted quantum computing’s long-term promise and immediate potential of quantum sensing in healthcare, diagnostics, and drug discovery. A roadmap and white paper are in the works. The workshop featured […]
NITI Aayog launches ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’ to boost development in aspirational areas

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Wednesday launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’, a three-month nationwide campaign starting from January 28 and running till April 14, 2026, to improve key development indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks across India. The campaign aims to achieve full coverage, also known as saturation, of important services related to […]
NITI Aayog draws roadmap to boost India’s circular economy

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) NITI Aayog has launched three reports on Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres and E-waste and Lithium-ion Batteries in India. These reports analyse challenges in the circular economy ecosystem in India and provide recommendations for infrastructure development, sector formalisation, strengthening the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, and […]
NITI Aayog unveils roadmap for cutting emissions in cement, aluminium, MSME sectors

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Wednesday unveiled a roadmap for the decarbonisation of aluminium, cement, and MSME sectors in India as the nation goes in for a massive expansion of industry and infrastructure to achieve the Viksit Bharat Goal of $30 trillion. CEO NITI Aayog, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, said: “About a year and […]