Mint Explainer: Why does Niti Aayog want to change India’s skilling system?

The Disaster Management Act of 2005, passed in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami, created the National Disaster Management Authority and a tiered response system that has genuinely improved cyclone and flood response. Yet gaps in local capacity, urban flood preparedness and financing continue to expose the limits of a system built two decades ago for a different climate reality.

The Hindu has reported a new India-focused policy development: “U.P. Congress president urges PM Modi to review ethanol-blended fuel policy; questions rising sugar prices.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Ajay Rai reminded the Prime Minister that he had previously written to the latter on July 7, addressing “scientific, economic, environmental, and consumer interest-related inquiries” regarding ethanol-blended fuels Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-a

The Hindu has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Identify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India’s security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs dis

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Japanese financial institutions flag currency fluctuations.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Japanese financial institutions noted currency fluctuations and policy issues affecting investment decisions. They expressed confidence in India's long-term growth prospects and discussed boosting capital flow. Firms stressed simplifying profit repatriation and improving market access for investors. Greater reg