As India sets ambitious targets and turns the handle on market reform to attract foreign investment, opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa are being unlocked as public and private sectors work together to break down barriers.

The 14th Finance Commission has recommended a record 10% increase in the states' share in the Union taxes to 42%, which has been accepted by the Centre and will give the states an additional Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2015-16.

This report published by NITI Aayog talks about the current scenario of renewable energy in India and what needs to be done for its accelerated deployment to address energy security concerns.

The handloom sector has been continuously denied public funds. An analysis of budgetary allocations since 1997-98 shows that the handloom sector funding has not kept up with costs of production, and inflationary increases during the period.

The National Mission on Small Hydro will be a joint initiative of the Government of India and State Governments to enrich remote and rural areas in power generation. The mission would give unique opportunity of entrepreneurship development, lively hood opportunities in rural areas and would be an effective tool to achieve 24X7 Power to all.

Urban infrastructure insights 2015 examines the city infrastructure systems that require the most attention as well as what city leaders can do to develop solutions for their citizens and businesses.

Influenza vaccines have been used for >60 years and have proven safe and effective. However, use of seasonal influenza vaccine in South-East Asia is sparse, with the majority of doses available for cost in the private sector. In 2012, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) recommended annual influenza vaccination for five high-risk groups: pregnant women, the elderly, persons with a chronic illness, young children, and healthcare personnel.

A Bill to amend the Companies Act, 2013. This Act may be called the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2014.

This paper by Overseas Development Institute maps the emergence of climate change policy in India and subsequently traces the evolution of arrangements around climate finance.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on projects pending for environmental clearance, 26/11/2014.

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