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NITI Aayog's recent evaluation report praises the Smart Cities Mission's alignment with national priorities and its substantial contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Achieving a 93% project completion rate for 8,063 projects and a full completion of Integrated Command and Control Centres, the
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The 16th India Probiotic Symposium was held in New Delhi, emphasizing the importance of the gut microbiome for health. Shri Rajiv Gauba from NITI Aayog called attention to the health risks posed by shifting dietary habits and advocated for a blend of traditional and scientific approaches to improve gut health.
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A two-day international workshop on "Peer Learning on Voluntary National Reviews and National SDG Implementation Pathways" took place in New Delhi on March 24 and 25, 2026. Co-organized by NITI Aayog, GIZ, and UNESCAP, the event focused on strengthening governance to expedite the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
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NITI Aayog has released a report outlining strategies to boost India's sports equipment manufacturing and exports. The report highlights the sector's export potential, structural challenges, and provides a roadmap for strengthening India's presence in the global sports market by 2036. Source: Original Link
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NITI Aayog organized the Regional Best Practices Seminar (South) in Visakhapatnam on March 9th, 2026, highlighting successful district-led innovations under the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme. Senior officials from central and state governments participated, featuring technical sessions on education, skill development, health, and nutrition. Recognized initiatives included Alluri
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NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have signed a Statement of Intent to enhance nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. This partnership aims to use strategic interventions to improve maternal and child health, focusing on underserved regions. Key activities include mobilizing CSR partnerships, strengthening Anganwadi infrastructure, and enhancing
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NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a Record of Discussions for the Phase II of their project aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals in India's Aspirational Districts and Blocks. The collaboration focuses on enhancing institutional capacities and implementing strategic initiatives across several themes,
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NITI Aayog held a two-day national workshop to promote natural farming under its State Support Mission. Participants included farmers, policymakers, scientists, and start-ups. The workshop featured the launch of training manuals in English and Hindi, aiming to provide practical natural farming knowledge. Acharya Devvrat Ji addressed the audience, emphasizing sustainable
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Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), developed by NITI Aayog, targeting an asset monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore for the five-year period from FY 2026 to FY 2030. This initiative aligns with the 'Viksit Bharat' mission,
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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog unveiled 'AI-Preneurs of India', a book celebrating the journeys of 45 pioneering AI startups. These startups are addressing real-world challenges across varied sectors like healthcare, education, and sustainability. The launch signifies
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NITI Aayog, in cooperation with the Government of Assam and with support from UNDP India, hosted a regional workshop in Guwahati. The event focused on improving district-level Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) outcomes in the North-Eastern Region. It brought together over 120 officials and experts to discuss strategies for effective district-led
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NITI Aayog has launched the sixth edition of its 'Trade Watch Quarterly,' providing insights into global and domestic trade trends. The publication focuses on the growing significance of India's electronics trade, shedding light on export patterns and future growth prospects driven by e-commerce and deeper integration