NITI Aayog Archives - National Times

10 May

Punjab outshines Kerala to claim top spot in national education rankings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAcademic success, Harjot Bains, NITI Aayog, Punjab education, School reform

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking a historic turnaround for government schools in the state, Punjab has been recognised as one of India’s best-performing states in school education, with the NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026 placing it ahead of Kerala, long considered India’s gold standard in school education, on key foundational learning metrics. Hailing the achievement as the beginning of ‘Punjab’s Era’ driven by systemic reforms and grassroots dedication, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated, “This honour belongs to every parent, student and teacher who refused to give up on government schools. This is not a one day miracle. When…

25 Apr

I am a Farmer’s Son, Not a King; I Have Tilled the Land Myself: CM Nayab Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP West Bengal, Farmer welfare, Haryana CM, Nayab Singh Saini, NITI Aayog, Punjab politics, Women's Reservation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday asserted his humble origins during a press conference in Chandigarh, stating that he is not a ruler but the son of a farmer who has personally engaged in agricultural labour. Responding to queries regarding the ongoing procurement season and opposition criticism, Saini emphasized that his firsthand experience with farming allows him to understand and resolve the genuine problems faced by the peasantry. He dismissed the frequent visits of Congress leaders to grain markets as a politically motivated attempt to mislead the public, claiming that the opposition is merely running…

13 Mar

Chandigarh Hosts Landmark Sports Science Workshop for High-Performance Coaching

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaChandigarh News, Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, High-Performance Coaching, NITI Aayog, Sports Science

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— In a major initiative to modernize the city’s sports ecosystem, Chandigarh hosted a first-of-its-kind capacity-building workshop for coaches on Friday, March 13, 2026. Titled "The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint: Science, Systems and Sustainable Sporting Success," the event was held at the Sector-42 Sports Complex and aimed to integrate scientific methodology into daily athlete training. The workshop was conceptualized by the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT) under the State Support Mission of NITI Aayog and executed by the Sports Department of the Chandigarh Administration. The initiative is a direct implementation of the Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, which mandates a…

30 Dec

PM Modi Urges Mission-Mode Reforms to Drive Viksit Bharat Vision Ahead of Union Budget

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaeconomic reforms, Narendra Modi, NITI Aayog, Union Budget 2026-27, Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi, December 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for mission-mode reforms across multiple sectors to sustain long-term economic growth and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Interacting with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Prime Minister underlined the need for world-class capabilities and deeper global integration. The discussion was held on the theme ‘Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat’. Modi stressed that India’s policy-making and budgeting processes must remain firmly aligned with the long-term national vision for 2047. He also emphasised…

24 May

Centre and States Must Act as ‘Team India’ for Viksit Bharat by 2047: PM Modi at NITI Aayog Meet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia2047 Vision, NITI Aayog, PM Modi, Team India, Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, May 24, 2025 – Emphasizing the transformative potential of cooperative federalism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the Centre and all states to act in unison as "Team India" to achieve the collective vision of a developed India Viksit Bharat by 2047.Addressing the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, PM Modi stated, “If Centre and States work together like Team India, no goal is impossible.” He added that the development of individual states directly contributes to the advancement of the entire nation. “When every state is Viksit, then Bharat will be Viksit,” he said, calling for…