PM Modi shares an article reflecting on leadership, reforms and India’s transformation

September 18, 2026 3:40 PM

PM Modi shares an article reflecting on leadership, reforms and India’s transformation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant reflecting on leadership, reforms and India's transformation. A post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X said, "An article by Shri Amitabh Kant in which he reflects on his experience of working with PM Narendra Modi, including the Prime Minister's working style, the importance of dreaming big and how reforms are driving transformation. He also outlines how the Aspirational Districts Pro...

India’s shift to electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat: Rajiv Gauba

September 16, 2026 6:36 PM

India’s shift to electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog has launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), with Rajiv Gauba describing the transition to electric mobility as an economic, environmental and strategic imperative for achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Addressing a NITI Aayog workshop on State EV policies, Gauba highlighted the rapid global shift towards electric vehicles. He noted that in 2025, electric cars accounted for around one-tenth of new car sales in the United States, more than a quart...

Reforms must move from regulation to transformation, says Rajiv Gauba

September 10, 2026 1:14 PM

Reforms must move from regulation to transformation, says Rajiv Gauba

Deregulation should be the defining feature of India's next-generation reform architecture, with greater focus on simplifying licences, approvals, permissions and renewal processes, NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba said on Thursday. Addressing a fireside chat on “From Regulation to Transformation: Building India's Next-Generation Reform Architecture” at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Gauba spoke about India's reform journey over the past decade and the institutional changes required to sustain ...

NITI Aayog releases report on regulatory framework governing India’s professional services sector

August 14, 2026 6:42 PM

NITI Aayog releases report on regulatory framework governing India’s professional services sector

NITI Aayog has released a report assessing India’s regulatory framework for professional services and benchmarking it against select foreign jurisdictions, with the aim of identifying challenges and policy measures to strengthen the sector and unlock the potential of India’s skilled workforce. The report, titled “India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services”, was launched on August 10 by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri at a meeting of the...

NITI Aayog identifies four key sectors to position India as global manufacturing hub

August 13, 2026 6:23 PM

NITI Aayog identifies four key sectors to position India as global manufacturing hub

NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”, identifying chemicals, textiles, telecom and networking equipment, and solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing as four high-potential sectors that could drive India’s manufacturing growth and strengthen its position in global value chains. The report provides a data-driven assessment of India’s manufacturing landscape and examines factors such as market potential, infrastructure, policy ...

Journeys of grit, pathways of growth: How Rural Self Employment Training Institutes are transforming aspirations into sustainable enterprises

July 21, 2026 5:36 PM

Journeys of grit, pathways of growth: How Rural Self Employment Training Institutes are transforming aspirations into sustainable enterprises

From a village tailoring shop in Madhya Pradesh to a thriving noodle manufacturing unit in Maharashtra and an award-winning filmmaking venture in Karnataka, stories of determination and entrepreneurship are emerging from rural India through the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs). Operating under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), these institutes are helping thousands of rural youth and women build sustainable livelihoods by equipping ...

AIM, STPI host GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 to deepen industry-startup collaboration

June 30, 2026 3:28 PM

AIM, STPI host GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 to deepen industry-startup collaboration

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), organised the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology firms, startups, incubators and policymakers to strengthen collaboration across India's innovation ecosystem. The conclave focused on creating stronger linkages between India's startup ecosystem and Global Capability Centres, while exploring opportu...

India, France launch ATL Bridge to connect school innovation labs, boost youth innovation

June 14, 2026 9:07 PM

India, France launch ATL Bridge to connect school innovation labs, boost youth innovation

India and France on Sunday launched the India-France ATL Bridge, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral innovation cooperation by connecting young innovators through school-level innovation labs inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) model. The initiative was formalised through a Letter of Intent (LoI) exchanged between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. The event was in...

NITI Aayog holds discussions with CMs of Northeastern states

June 12, 2026 9:05 PM

NITI Aayog holds discussions with CMs of Northeastern states

NITI Aayog on Friday held discussions with the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura on development priorities, innovations and challenges in the eight Northeastern states. The interaction by NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Lahiri and members from NITI Aayog saw participation of senior officers from Northeastern states. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted that the Northeast is undergoing a significant trans...

NITI Aayog can serve as platform for collaboration among States: PM Modi

June 11, 2026 3:34 PM

NITI Aayog can serve as platform for collaboration among States: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said NITI Aayog can play an important role as a platform for collaboration among states, enabling them to exchange ideas and work together towards the vision of a developed India by 2047. Chairing the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of cooperation, dialogue and sharing of best practices among states to accelerate the country's development journey. "Cooperation, dialogue and sharing should guide in...