National workshop on mental health services

Context:  NITI Aayog organized a National Workshop on "Strengthening Mental Health Services and Care in India" at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. Objective: The purpose of the workshop was to elicit the views of States and other stakeholders on existing gaps and challenges under the District Mental Health Program (DMHP) and

Sixteenth Finance Commission

Context: The Centre has appointed Arvind Panagariya, a renowned trade economist and former Niti Aayog vice chairman, as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.  About Finance Commission The Finance Commission (FC) of India was established by the President in 1951 according to Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. Its primary purpose is to define and regulate the financi

NITI AYOG

Context: Recent studies by NITI Aayog show that the levy of 20-30% health tax on food high in sugar, salt, and fat. The study by Niti Aayog, studied the impact of imposing health taxes and warning labels on food products to encourage healthy eating practices. About NITI Aayog: Establishment: Formed in 2015. Headquarters: Located in New Delhi. Objectives: Develop a s

Consumption-based poverty Estimation is still relevant

Why in the news? A recent report by NITI Aayog on multidimensional poverty and the Global Multi-dimensional Poverty Index Report, 2023 have shown a declining trend of Poverty in India. The NITI Aayog report on multidimensional poverty Decline of percentage of poor from 25% in 2015-16 to 15% in 2019-21. 135 million people were lifted out of poverty during this period. Th