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GIS For Governance | Assessing Anganwadi Coverage and Infrastructure Needs

Are Anganwadi Centres accessible to all habitations, and where are new centres needed?

The Area Development Strategy (ADS) tool on the NITI for States Platform enables government officials to identify gaps in social infrastructure through geospatial analysis, integrating spatial data from the PM GatiShakti platform.

Key Applications:

Map Existing Infrastructure: Visualise the location and distribution of existing Anganwadi Centres.

Assess Accessibility: Use 500-1,000 metre service-radius buffers to identify villages outside the coverage of existing centres.

Identify Infrastructure Gaps: Overlay village boundaries with service coverage to pinpoint underserved habitations.

Prioritise Interventions: Integrate Census population data to assess the need for new Anganwadi Centres, based on prescribed population norms.

By combining geospatial and demographic insights, the ADS tool supports more equitable planning and targeted expansion of essential social infrastructure.

Explore more here - https://t.co/8YN5NZdRao

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Dr. Joram Aniya, Member, NITI Aayog, hosted a delegation of village representatives, including several respected Gaon Burahs (Village elders/Chiefs), from Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh at NITI Aayog, New Delhi

Dr. K. V. Raju, Member, NITI Aayog, also graced the occasion and engaged with the visiting delegation.

The delegation shared their grassroots experiences, local perspectives and aspirations for the development of their communities.

The engagement highlighted the importance of traditional village institutions, indigenous knowledge and community leadership in shaping inclusive, participatory and region-specific development, reaffirming NITI Aayog’s commitment to ensuring that grassroots voices contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

#GrassrootsGovernance #IndigenousKnowledge #ViksitBharat2047

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On the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. Joram Aniya, addressed the inaugural session of the National Tribal Literary Festival 2026, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 12 November 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Literary festival is being held under the theme “From Oral Tradition to Contemporary Tribal Literature.”
In her address, Dr. Aniya paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, recalling his legacy and the Ulgulan movement as a historic struggle not only for Jal, Jangal and Zameen, but also for the protection of tribal identity, languages, traditions and cultural heritage.

Highlighting the richness of India's tribal literary traditions, she emphasised that literature extends far beyond written books and manuscripts. It lives in the folk songs, oral narratives, legends, stories and intergenerational knowledge preserved by tribal communities. Drawing from her roots in Arunachal Pradesh, she underlined how indigenous communities have preserved invaluable knowledge of nature, ecology, medicinal plants and traditional practices through oral traditions.

She emphasised that tribal communities must increasingly become the authors and narrators of their own histories, experiences and cultural identities. Encouraging young tribal writers, researchers and digital creators, she called for leveraging AI, digital media and modern recording technologies to document, preserve, translate and disseminate indigenous languages, oral literature and traditional knowledge.
She also highlighted the relevance of tribal wisdom in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change and environmental sustainability, stressing that genuine development must harmonise modern technology with deep respect for cultural roots and indigenous knowledge systems.

Dr. Aniya expressed confidence that the National Tribal Literary Festival would provide a meaningful platform for tribal writers, scholars and young voices to strengthen the visibility, recognition and transmission of India's diverse literary and cultural heritage.

She concluded by calling for a collective resolve to build a prosperous and modern India whose aspirations reach new heights while remaining deeply rooted in its tribal heritage, indigenous knowledge, languages and cultural traditions.

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NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, has released the report “Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes”. The report examines the progress and emerging impact of the PLI Schemes across 14 strategic sectors, backed by a total outlay of ₹1,91,049 crore. Cumulatively, the schemes have attracted investments of ₹2,40,138 crore, achieving nearly 76% of their full-tenure investment targets.

The assessment examines sector-wise contributions to investment, production, exports and employment, while identifying implementation challenges and opportunities for improvement. Nearly 70% of the targeted segments are broadly on track, with particularly strong outcomes in electronics, telecom and pharmaceuticals. However, progress varies across sectors, reflecting differences in scheme maturity, investment cycles and sector-specific characteristics. The assessment provides a comprehensive perspective on the performance of PLI Schemes and their contribution to strengthening India's domestic manufacturing ecosystem and competitiveness.

Drawing on implementation experiences and emerging outcomes, the report highlights opportunities for targeted policy interventions and course correction to further strengthen India's manufacturing capabilities, enhance the effectiveness of public expenditure, improve global competitiveness and deepen India's integration into Global Value Chains (GVCs).

Read the full report here: https://t.co/CKhKLhX57L

#PLI #MakeInIndia #GlobalValueChains

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Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog, addressed the inaugural session of the Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG) Conclave for Scheduled Tribe Researchers as Chief Guest at BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. Organised by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) as part of the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

In his address, Prof. Das paid tribute to Dharti Aaba's legacy and underscored that ST researchers are scientists and innovators, not just beneficiaries. He highlighted the value of tribal knowledge systems as a source of fresh research questions, and called on institutions to pair funding with mentorship, lab access and fair evaluation so that talent is recognised wherever it is born. NITI Aayog reaffirms its commitment to a research ecosystem that is inclusive, excellent and accessible to every aspiring scientist.

#JanJatiyaGauravDivas #InclusiveScience #ViksitBharat

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In Parappa Aspirational Block, Kasaragod district, Kerala, a targeted groundwater recharge initiative is enhancing water security through the installation of 14 Artificial Recharge Structures across seven Gram Panchayats. Set up in government educational institutions, these structures channel filtered rooftop rainwater into existing dug wells and borewells, contributing to groundwater replenishment.

Beyond water conservation, the initiative is fostering environmental awareness among students, encouraging them to become active advocates of sustainable water practices in their schools, homes and communities.

A step towards building water-secure communities through local action and sustainable practices.

#AspirationalBlocksProgramme #GroundwaterRecharge

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Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog, met a delegation comprising Prof. N.K. Ganguly, Dr Neena Valecha, Dr Sarthak Das, CEO, Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), and Dr Harsh Rajvanshi at NITI Aayog, New Delhi, to discuss APLMA's white paper on India's Malaria Elimination Goal of 2030.

The meeting was an opportunity to exchange perspectives on accelerating India's progress towards a malaria-free nation. Following consultations with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), NITI Aayog looks forward to taking forward the formation of a committee on the subject to guide a coordinated path to the 2030 target.

NITI Aayog remains committed to working with institutions, experts and partners whose efforts can strengthen India's public health outcomes.

#PublicHealth #ViksitBharat

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Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, delivered the keynote address at the 11th Global Conference on “Together Against Stigma” for Mental Health at AIIMS, New Delhi.

He emphasized addressing mental health stigma, strengthening community-based services and promoting early help-seeking. He underscored the importance of a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach to fostering inclusive and stigma-free environments.

#MentalHealth #TogetherAgainstStigma

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NITI Aayog’s Skill Development and Employment Division convened a stakeholder consultation on “Strengthening India’s Care Economy”, chaired by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog.

The consultation brought together representatives from Central Ministries, State Governments, multilateral organisations, civil society and industry to deliberate on key recommendations for strengthening India’s care economy.

The discussions provided an opportunity for diverse stakeholders to share their perspectives, deliberate on key recommendations and explore approaches towards strengthening the care ecosystem through coordinated policy action and stakeholder collaboration.

The insights emerging from the consultation will contribute to further refining the recommendations and advancing a comprehensive approach towards strengthening India’s care economy.

#CareEconomy #StakeholderConsultation

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Strengthening Grassroots Sports Ecosystems and Empowering Young Sporting Talent in Haryana

As part of NITI Aayog’s continued efforts towards youth empowerment, strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure and informing evidence-based sports policy, Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. Joram Aniya, visited key sports and educational institutions in Sonipat district, Haryana, including Sh. Khajan Singh Vyayamshala (Wrestling Akhada), VPO Juan; Kuldeep Malik Sports Academy; and Pratap International School, Kharkhoda.

At Sh. Khajan Singh Vyayamshala, Dr. Aniya interacted with young wrestlers, village sarpanches, District Sports Officicals and veteran coaches to understand the existing training ecosystem, infrastructure requirements and challenges faced by aspiring wrestlers. She also experienced traditional mud wrestling, gaining first-hand insight into the indigenous training practices and grassroots sporting culture that continue to nurture India's wrestling talent. The interactions highlighted the need for strengthening training facilities, providing adequate wrestling mats and nutritional support, maintaining sports infrastructure, and expanding opportunities for systematic athlete development.

Established in 2005 on Panchayat land, the akhada has emerged as a remarkable nursery of wrestling talent, producing over 15 international, Asian and World-level medalists, including World Champion Chirag and Asian medalists Pravin Kumar and Amit Kumar. Their achievements reflect the immense sporting potential of rural India and the determination of young wrestlers from modest backgrounds.

At Kuldeep Malik Sports Academy, Dr. Aniya interacted with women athletes and coaches, appreciated their dedication and achievements, and discussed the opportunities and challenges in women's participation in competitive sports.

The interaction highlighted the importance of providing women athletes with quality training facilities, professional coaching, nutritional support and an enabling environment to excel at national and international levels.

The visit to the Pratap International School further provided an opportunity to assess the role of sports academies and educational institutions in identifying, nurturing and developing sporting talent from the grassroots, while ensuring their academics.

NITI Aayog remains committed to strengthening India's grassroots sports ecosystem, addressing infrastructure gaps and creating enabling opportunities for the country's youth to progress from village-level sporting platforms to national and international podiums.

#YouthEmpowerment #KheloBharatNiti #ViksitBharat

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Over the past decade, India’s manufacturing sector has been shaped by policy reforms, infrastructure development, supply chain diversification and digitisation. Initiatives such as Make in India, GST reforms, corporate tax rationalisation, Ease of Doing Business measures and the expansion of industrial corridors have helped strengthen the foundation for manufacturing growth.

To provide further impetus to the domestic manufacturing ecosystem, the Government of India introduced the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in March 2020. The scheme provides financial incentives linked to incremental production and sales in India, thereby encouraging scale, efficiency, investment, and exports. Initially launched for three sectors: mobile manufacturing, bulk drugs and medical devices, the scheme was later expanded to cover 14 strategic sectors, with a total outlay of nearly ₹1.91 lakh crore.

On 12th November, NITI Aayog will launch the Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes report, prepared in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad. The report analyses the performance of the PLI Schemes across 14 strategic sectors, assessing their impact on investment, incremental production, exports and employment generation.

#PLI #Manufacturing #IIMAhmedabad

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Prof. Surya Deva, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, visited NITI Aayog, accompanied by Ms. Antoanela Pavlova, Human Rights Officer, OHCHR, and representatives of the UNES Division, Ministry of External Affairs.

During the visit, he met Dr. Ashok Lahiri, Vice Chairman; Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member; and Shri Anurag Jain, CEO, NITI Aayog. The discussions focused on India's development experience, key policies and programmes, implementation challenges, and opportunities for international cooperation.

The interaction underscored the importance of participation, equity and inclusivity in advancing the Right to Development and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

#SustainableDevelopment #SDGs

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NITI Aayog convened a meeting under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri to deliberate on the report “India’s Gold Mining Policy: Challenges, Learning and the Road Ahead”, prepared by Pahle India Foundation (PIF) with support from the World Gold Council (WGC). The meeting focused on India’s gold mining potential, the growing dependence on gold imports, and the need to strengthen domestic exploration and mining capabilities. Key issues discussed included geological data gaps, limited exploration, prolonged project development timelines, auction design and investment viability.

The deliberations highlighted the importance of improving geological data through internationally accepted reporting standards, streamlining regulatory approvals through Centre–State coordination, and creating a predictable policy framework to enhance project bankability.

Shri Anurag Jain, CEO, NITI Aayog, emphasized the development of a suitable evaluation matrix for awarding exploration and mining projects, drawing upon international practices, to promote technical competence, investment and sustainable development of India’s gold resources.

#goldmining #GoldImports

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Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, held deliberations with Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, CEO, National Health Authority (NHA), and senior NHA officers on the way forward for ABHA saturation and the adoption of ABHA-linked Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

This initiative marks a significant step towards building a citizen-centric, standardized, interoperable and longitudinal EHRs, and it advances India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

#ViksitBharat2047 #PublicHealth

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Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, felicitated Shri Kiran Gopal Vaska, Joint Secretary & Mission Director (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission), National Health Authority and appreciated his valuable contributions towards strengthening India’s digital health ecosystem.

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Strengthening India–Canada Economic Partnership: Advancing Strategic Cooperation and Investment Opportunities

Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, interacted with H.E. Mr. Christopher Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada to India, to deliberate on opportunities for strengthening India–Canada economic relations and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.

The interaction explored the potential for expanding bilateral trade and investment, strengthening energy cooperation, developing resilient critical mineral supply chains and leveraging Canada's institutional investment ecosystem to mobilise long-term capital for India's infrastructure and development priorities.

Shri Sanjeet Singh, Programme Director, Economics & Finance-II, NITI Aayog, highlighted the importance of deepening institutional investment partnerships and exploring opportunities for Canadian pension funds and long-term investors to participate in India's growing infrastructure and emerging sectors. He also emphasised the potential for stronger collaboration in financial services, investment facilitation and emerging areas of economic cooperation.

The discussion also underscored opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, clean energy, research, higher education, technology and skill development.

As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, stronger partnerships with countries such as Canada can play an important role in mobilising global capital, strengthening economic resilience and creating new avenues for sustainable growth.

Both parties emphasized that we should move from dialogue to delivery.

#IndiaCanadaPartnership #ViksitBharat2047

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Making healthcare more affordable and sustainable requires innovative solutions that optimise resources while reducing waste.

With a single-use catheter or balloon costing up to ₹50,000, the financial burden on healthcare systems can be significant, alongside the biomedical waste generated after every use.

Mechanical reprocessing offers a cost-effective alternative by decontaminating, testing and preparing used catheters and balloons for safe reuse. A solution implemented in Noida has already enabled the reprocessing of 26 lakh+ devices, with each device reusable up to three times at a cost as low as ₹20 per device. This has also helped save 1,830 metric tonnes of biomedical waste.

Discover more such frontier-tech solutions transforming healthcare and driving resource efficiency on the NITI Frontier Tech Repository.

#FrontierTechnology #HealthcareInnovation

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