Category: Reports & Indexes

The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025 is an annual publication evaluates the fiscal health of state of Indias. It aims to provide data-driven insights for better policy interventions. The FHI focuses on improving fiscal governance and enhancing economic resilience across states. Key Features of the Fiscal Health Index The FHI assesses 18 major states of…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report denoting the economic potential of addressing women’s health issues. Titled “Blueprint to Close the Women’s Health Gap,” the report reveals that improving women’s health could contribute an estimated $400 billion to global GDP by 2040. It identifies nine critical health conditions impacting women’s lives and puts…

Recent studies indicate rise in breast cancer cases in India, with projections estimating an increase of 50,000 cases annually. The economic burden associated with these cases is expected to reach approximately $19.55 billion per year by 2030. This alarming trend marks the urgent need for strategic healthcare interventions and policy reforms. Rising Incidence Rates Breast…

Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released its fourth edition of ‘Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers’. The report brought into light the role of international migrants (IMs) in both the global labour market and economic growth. Despite challenges such as the pandemic, the number of IMs has increased, contributing to host nations and their…

Recent demographic studies reveal global decline in fertility rates across 204 countries from 1950 to 2021, with projections indicating this trend will continue. Notably, India has experienced a sharp drop in its Total Fertility Rate (TFR), raising concerns about socio-economic implications, especially in southern states. Global Fertility Rates Fertility rates are declining worldwide. The Total…

A recent UNICEF titled “Prospects for Children in 2025 – Building Resilient Systems for Children’s Futures” assessed the escalating crises faced by children globally in 2025. The report outlines how climate change, economic instability, and conflict are severely impacting their lives and futures. It stresses the urgent need for resilient systems to protect children and…

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its World Employment and Social Outlook Report for 2025, denoting the ongoing struggles in global labour markets. The report reveals that geopolitical tensions, climate change costs, and unresolved debt issues continue to hinder economic recovery. Despite a slight decrease in the global jobs gap, challenges remain, particularly for…

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 marks changes in the global labour market. The report indicates that artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and security management specialists will dominate job growth over the next five years. It also forecasts a job disruption affecting 22% of the workforce by 2030, alongside the creation of…

Alcohol consumption has been identified as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. This information comes from a recent report by the US Surgeon General. The report reveals that alcohol contributes to approximately 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 related deaths annually. It also advocates for warning labels on alcoholic beverages, similar…

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…