K.C. Singh | A mix of success, hype & innovation at Delhi G-20

One notable outcome is the admission of the African Union as a full member of the G-20, making it now the G-21.

Dilli ka Babu: Aayog takes nuanced approach to China stakes

The government’s decision was greeted by many nationalistic supporters of the government who saw in the move a bold stance against China

The government also announced a slew of measures to boost exports and real estate sector.

Govt has tried to cut away human intervention and that is a reason why India was able to rise in ease of doing business rankings.

At present, India has only about 27 per cent women in the workforce.

The Centre has been taking initiatives to popularise environment-friendly electric vehicles.

Kant said IMF has forecast 7.5 per cent growth for India despite a gloomy outlook for the global economy.

Kant said India is growing at the rate of 7.5 per cent per annum and challenge is to grow at higher rates.

In 2016 UN Human Development Report, India had slipped one place to rank 131st among 188 countries in HDI.

Government is using indices to achieve development goals and making states compete with one another.