State’s Response to Covid-19 Crisis: Bihar vs Kerala Model
Caste census in Bihar: will it aid developmental work or fuel social divide?
Caste is a deeply rooted factor in Bihar politics. The survey for the much-talked-about caste census began in the state on January 7 and it is likely to be completed by May 31, 2023. How will it affect the state? Will it aid in developmental work as claimed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, or fuel further social divide in the state?
‘Kala Azar’ now confined in only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand; people’s awareness key to eliminate it: Modi
Till recently, the scourge of ‘Kala Azar’ was spread in more than 50 districts across 4 states. But now this disease is confined to only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Awareness of the people of Bihar-Jharkhand will help the government’s efforts to eliminate ‘Kala Azar’ from these four districts as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
When will India become a developed nation? It will take at least 20 years, says Ex-RBI Governor
There have been several targets and projections for India to become a developed nation. But, when exactly, can India become a developed nation? According to the former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor C Rangarajan, it will take at least two decades of sustained 8 to 9 per cent of annual GDP growth to take India into a developed nation league.
Mudra Yojana: Rs 20.43 lakh crore loan disbursed since inception in 2015
More than 37.76 crore collateral-free loans amounting to over Rs 20.43 lakh crore have been disbursed to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme since its inception in April 2015, the government data shows.
Giriraj Singh calls for need-based skill mapping for employment and training in rural India
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh has called for need-based skill mapping for employment and training to India’s youth, mainly in the rural areas. The Minister urged to explore means to see how best the traditional trades can be integrated with electronic, education and training, IT & BPO and tourism and hospitality sectors to create more employment opportunities for the youth in the country.
Bihar Development Dialogue
Kerala was the first state in India to be impacted by Coronavirus. But it has managed the crisis much better than other states. Kerala has been largely successful in keeping the outbreak under control. The Coronavirus curve is almost flattened. The numbers, so far, from Bihar also shows that the situation is not that bad.
Kerala’s healthcare system is among the best in the country, while Bihar’s healthcare system is in a bad situation. On most socio-economic parameters Bihar comes at the bottom. How do Kerala and Bihar compare and differ in handling the crisis? This Bihar Development Dialogue delves deep into this issue.
Date: 28 April 2020: Time 8 PM to 9 PM
Participants
Gyanendra Keshri, CEO & Editor, BiharConnect
in Conversation with
Atul K Thakur, Deputy Secretary, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Columnist, The Hindu, Kathmandu Post
Rajiv Jayaram Menon, Senior Journalist
About the Speakers