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Manufacturing policy of India The Government of India has announced a National Manufacturing Policy with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% within a decade and creating 100 million jobs. The INFRASTRUCTURE; land use on the basis of zoning; clean and energy efficient technology; necessary social infrastructure; Skill development facilities … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Public-Private Participation InvestmentInvestment Model (PPP): PPP Project Cycle PPP Procurement PPP Risk Allocation PPP Financial Structuring PPP Contractual Arrangements PPP Performance Management PPP Evaluation PPP Trends PPP Case Studies PPP Resources Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a type of collaboration between the public and private sectors … Read more
The Indian Government had undertaken Industrial Policy reforms since 1980, but the most radical reforms have occurred since 1991, after the severe economic crisis in fiscal year 1990-91. These reforms mainly aim at enhancing the efficiency and international competitiveness in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) forms an integral part of the Industrial Policy. FDI helps in … Read more
Inclusive Growth: A Path Towards Shared Prosperity The concept of “growth” has long been a cornerstone of economic policy, often measured by metrics like GDP growth. However, in recent years, a growing awareness has emerged that simply focusing on aggregate economic expansion is insufficient. The need for inclusive growth, a model that prioritizes equitable distribution … Read more
Impact of mining on forest and Environment Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and re-purposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also cause … Read more
National Investment & Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) National Investment & Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) are one of the important instruments of National Manufacturing Policy, 2011. NIMZs are envisaged as large areas of developed land with the requisite ecosystem for promoting world class manufacturing activity. So far, three NIMZs namely Prakasam (Andhra Pradesh), Sangareddy (Telangana) and … Read more
Recomendations of the 14th Finance Commission ARTICLE 280 of the Constitution of India requires the Constitution of a Finance Commission every five years, or earlier. For the period from 1st April, 2015 to 31st March, 2020, the 14th Finance Commission (FFC) was constituted by the orders of President on 2nd January, 2013 and submitted its … Read more
Concept Definition Carbon Sequestration Carbon sequestration is the process of removing carbon from the Atmosphere and storing it in a fixed molecule in Soil, Oceans or Plants. Carbon Sink An organism or landscape that stores carbon is called a carbon sink. Carbon source An organism or landscape that emits carbon is called a carbon source. Climate change adaptation … Read more
Census Of India : Economic and Social features Rural and urban Population Altogether, 833.5 million persons live in rural area as per Census 2011, which was more than two-third of the total population, while 377.1 million persons live in urban areas. Urban proportion has gone up from 17.3 per cent in 1951 to 31.2 per … Read more
Grants to Local Governments: A Vital Lifeline for Communities Local governments play a crucial role in providing essential services to their residents, ranging from public safety and infrastructure to education and social welfare. However, these services often come with significant financial burdens, especially in the face of limited tax revenue and increasing demands. Grants from … Read more