Category: Reports & Indexes

Global Nutrition Targets (GNTs) were established by the World Health Assembly to combat maternal and child malnutrition. The targets aim to reduce stunting, anaemia, and childhood overweight by 2030. A recent evaluation published in The Lancet brought into light the slow progress made towards these targets from 2012 to 2021 across 204 countries. The findings…

India’s education system faces challenges according to a recent study. The report compares educational investments across eight countries, revealing India’s stagnation in spending. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released the study, which advocates for an increase in India’s education budget to 6% of GDP. This recommendation aligns with global standards and aims to elevate…

Recent data from a study titled ‘400 Million Dreams!’ by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) indicates decline in rural to urban migration in India. The report reveals a reduction of 5.4 million migrants, or 11.8 per cent, compared to 2011. This decline is attributed to various factors, including improved government services…

The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report has identified 13 states and Union Territories as “achievers” in logistics performance. This report, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, evaluates the efficiency of logistics services. The index aims to promote trade and reduce transaction costs, which is essential for economic growth. The report…

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced the initiation of several key surveys starting in January 2025. These surveys aim to gather crucial data on various sectors, including health, telecommunications, education, and labour force dynamics. The National Statistics Office (NSO) will oversee these surveys, which have been designed to provide detailed and…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the Financial Stability Report (FSR) for December 2024, presenting an in-depth assessment of the health and stability of the Indian financial system. What is Financial Stability Report? The FSR is released twice a year, in June and December, providing crucial insights into the stability, resilience, and risks…

The Government of India has decided to postpone the release of the Good Governance Index (GGI) 2023. This decision comes just before the scheduled unveiling during Good Governance Week, which takes place from December 19 to December 25. The next edition of the index is now set to be published in 2025. Background of the…

India has risen to 49th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), climbing 11 positions from the previous year. This ranking is published by the Portulans Institute in Washington DC and evaluates how effectively countries utilize technology for governance and citizen engagement. Ranking Improvement India’s score improved from 49.93 in 2023 to 53.63 in…

In 2022, international migration reached 284.5 million individuals worldwide, among these, 255.7 million were of working age, indicating demographic presence in the global labour market. The International Labour Organization (ILO) noted that 167.7 million migrants were actively participating in the workforce, reflecting a growth of over 30 million since 2013. Migration Trends in Europe and…

The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) marks alarming trends in victimisation. A 25% increase in detected trafficking victims was reported in 2022 compared to 2019, which is attributed to poverty, conflict, and climate-related issues, which heighten vulnerability to exploitation. Victim Demographics Women and…