Posts by: Gyanendra Keshri
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 posts 10.5% growth in 2019-20, more than double the growth rate of Indian economy
Bihar recorded a growth of 10.5 per cent in 2019-20, more than double the growth rate of the Indian economy that stood at 4.2 per cent, according to the Bihar Economic Survey 2020-21.
Online schooling can help reduce inequalities in educational outcomes
Online schooling took off in a big way during the Covid-19 pandemic. The percentage of enrolled children from government and private schools owning a smartphone increased from 36.5 per cent in 2018 to 61.8 per cent in 2020 in rural India, as per ASER 2020 report.
Farm laws will bring investments, technology and create new markets: Modi
Amid raging protests from farmers across the country on controversial farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the new legislations were in the interest of the farmers as it would help bring investments and advantage of technologies.
India officially in recession; GDP contracts 7.5% in July-Sept quarter
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank by 7.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2020-21 after 23.9 per cent contraction in the first quarter. With two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth India has officially entered into recession.
Nitish Kumar achieves unique feat, takes oath as chief minister for 7th time
Nitish Kumar took oath as the chief minister of Bihar for the seventh time on Monday, equalling the record set by former Goa’s chief minister Pratap Singh Rane. This is also the fourth straight term as chief minister of Bihar for Nitish Kumar who will turn 70 on March 1, 2021.