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NDTV
02-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Telangana Aims To Become 3 Trillion Dollar Economy By 2047: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana is working to become a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047 as the country aspires to achieve USD 30 trillion by then, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said in Hyderabad on Monday. Speaking at the Telangana Formation Day celebrations, Mr Reddy said the state government hopes to contribute 10 per cent to the national GDP by 2047. "India is making efforts to emerge as a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. As India and the (Central) government are making plans to become USD 30 trillion, we brought the Telangana Rising 2047 policy document to make the state a partner in it, to put the state at the top," he said. As part of its goal, the state government has introduced several policies, including energy, tourism, industries, investments and health, he said. All these policies together form the vision of 'Telangana Rising 2047'. This envisions making the state compete with the world, he said. The CM said the government is making efforts with the aim of transforming the state into a USD one trillion economy in 10 years and a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047 (to help the country become a USD 30 trillion economy). Telangana's population forms only 2.5 per cent of the country's current population, but the state contributes five per cent to the national GDP, he said. The government aims to increase the state's contribution to the national GDP to 10 per cent by 2047, he said. The CM urged doctors, engineers, bureaucrats, businessmen and other sections of society to support the government in its endeavour. Mr Reddy, who highlighted the welfare and development initiatives, said the government is firming up plans to make Hyderabad comparable to world cities, including to restore the past glory of Musi river in the city and to develop Bapu Ghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, as 'Gandhi Sarovar' as per international standards. Observing that major cities in the country have developed gradually since old times, he said the government is developing a fully-planned 'Bharat Future City' near the city's RGI airport. The proposed Future City is envisioned to compete with cities like Tokyo and New York. The Future City, proposed to be developed in 30,000 acres as per global standards, would comprise AI City, Sports City, Life Sciences, Health City and Pharma City. The government has already prepared a policy document and appointed a Future City Development Authority, he said. The Future City would be a destination for investments from around the world, he said. Alleging that people's aspirations were not fulfilled after the state's formation in 2014 (during the previous BRS regime), he said the state government, after assuming office in December, 2023, set out to rectify the wrongdoings of the past and to put the state on the path of reconstruction. The CM hoisted the national flag and inspected the parade on the occasion. He presented a cash reward of Rs one crore each to nine eminent persons, including late folk singer Gaddar, who played a key role in the Telangana statehood agitation. The cash rewards were received by the concerned family members in the case of some of the eminent persons. The Mayor of Kitakyushu City in Japan, Kazuhisa Takeuchi, attended the Telangana Formation Day celebrations as a guest. After a protracted agitation for statehood, Telangana came into existence on June 2, 2014, following the bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Total Fertility Rate remains constant at 2.0 in 2021: report
The Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the average number of children per woman, in the country has remained constant at 2.0 in 2021, the same as the year 2020, according to the Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2021 released by the Registrar General of India (RGI) on May 7. Bihar has reported the highest TFR at 3.0, while Delhi and West Bengal reported the lowest TFR of 1.4. The report said there had been a gradual decline in the share of population in the age group of 0-14 from 41.2% in 1971 to 24.8% in 2021. The 'proportion of the economically active population between 15-59 years has increased from 53.4% to 66.2% during the same period,' the report said. The elderly population has gone up from 5.3% to 5.9% for 65+ age group and 6% to 9% for 60+ age group during the same period. Elderly population Kerala recorded the highest percentage of population in the age group of 60 and above with 14.4% of the total population falling under this category. Tamil Nadu 12.9% and Himachal Pradesh 12.3% are the other two States with the highest percentage of elderly population, the report said. On the other hand, Bihar 6.9%, Assam 7% and Delhi 7.1% have the lowest percentage of the population in the age group of 60 and above. The mean age at effective marriage for females has increased from 19.3 years in 1990 to 22.5 years in 2021. As Census is usually counted every 10 years, SRS is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility and mortality indicators at the State and national level. The survey was conducted in 8,842 sample units across all States, covering about 84 lakh sample population. During the 2024 interim budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a high-power committee to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population growth and demographic changes.' Though the committee is yet to be formed, the announcement suggested there has been 'fast' population growth in the country, however the SRS data says otherwise. A comprehensive pattern will emerge after the Census is conducted, pending since 2021 and which was last conducted in 2011. 'It is noteworthy that the replacement level TFR, viz. 2.1, has been attained at the national level, along with Delhi 1.4, West Bengal 1.4, Tamil Nadu 1.5, Andhra Pradesh 1.5, Jammu and Kashmir 1.5, Kerala 1.5, Maharashtra 1.5, Punjab 1.5, Himachal Pradesh 1.6, Telangana 1.6, Karnataka 1.6, Odisha 1.8, Uttarakhand 1.8, Gujarat 2.0, Haryana 2.0 and Assam 2.1,' the report said.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Marked improvement in maternal, child health indicators: Government
Representative image NEW DELHI: India has witnessed a significant improvement in key maternal and child health indicators between 2014 and 2021, according to a health ministry statement. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined by 37 points from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 93 in 2019-21, the statement mentioned, citing the Sample Registration System (SRS) Report-2021 released by the Registrar General of India (RGI) on Wednesday. Similarly, the downward trend of child mortality indicators continued, the ministry added. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pakistan violates bilateral understanding Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal "The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has dropped from 39 per 1,000 live births in 2014 to 27 per 1,000 live births in 2021. "The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) has declined from 26 per 1,000 live births in 2014 to 19 per 1,000 live births in 2021. The Under-Five Mortality Rate has also improved, dropping from 45 in 2014 to 31 per 1,000 live births in 2021," it said. Eight states have already attained the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) MMR target - less than or equal to 70 by 2030. Kerala (20), Maharashtra (38), Telangana (45), Andhra Pradesh (46), Tamil Nadu (49), Jharkhand (51), Gujarat (53), and Karnataka (63) are among the top performers, according to the SRS-2021 report. The ministry said India's progress in the reduction of maternal and child mortality indicators has outpaced global averages.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
India Makes Strides in Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality, Nearing SDG 2030 Targets
New Delhi: India continues to make significant strides in improving maternal and child health, with a notable reduction in key health indicators, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2021, released by the Registrar General of India (RGI) on 7th May 2025. These developments are critical as India works towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030 targets. The report highlights a substantial decrease in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), which has fallen by 37 points from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 93 in 2019-21. This achievement marks a steady downward trend towards India's goal of reducing MMR to 70 per lakh live births by 2030. In addition, child mortality rates continue to decline, with the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) dropping from 39 per 1000 live births in 2014 to 27 per 1000 live births in 2021. Similarly, the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) has decreased from 26 per 1000 live births in 2014 to 19 per 1000 live births in 2021. The Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) has also seen significant improvement, declining from 45 per 1000 live births in 2014 to 31 per 1000 live births in 2021. India's fertility rate remains consistent at 2.0 in 2021, showing a steady trajectory toward demographic stabilization. The Sex Ratio at Birth has improved from 899 in 2014 to 913 in 2021, further highlighting progress in gender equity. The report indicates that eight states have already achieved the SDG target for MMR (<=70), including Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Additionally, twelve states/UTs have attained the SDG target for U5MR (<=25), while six states/UTs have already met the SDG target for NMR (<=12). According to the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-agency Group (UN-MMEIG) Report 2000-2023, India has reduced its MMR by 86 per cent from 1990 to 2023, compared to the global reduction of 48 per cent during the same period. Similarly, India's performance in reducing Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR), Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR), and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) surpasses global reductions. The Union Health Ministry stated that flagship health schemes like Ayushman Bharat, have played a crucial role in improving maternal and child health. Ayushman Bharat, the world's largest health assurance initiative, provides financial coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family, ensuring access to essential services. "Strategic interventions focus on ensuring that every pregnant woman receives free institutional deliveries, including caesarean sections, along with complimentary transport, medication, diagnostics, and nutritional support in public health facilities. The establishment of specialized health infrastructure, including Maternity Waiting Homes, Obstetric High Dependency Units (HDUs), Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs), and Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs), has contributed to improved maternal and child survival outcomes," the statement added. Further informed that significant advancements were seen in clinical practices, such as the administration of antenatal corticosteroids for preterm labor and the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for neonatal care. These measures have helped ensure safe pregnancies and healthy live births for millions of families each year. Ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare is a top priority. The Ministry of Health has strengthened healthcare infrastructure, trained skilled birth attendants, midwives, and community health workers, and implemented quality certification programs to enhance healthcare services across the country. Additionally, digital platforms have been integrated into the health system for real-time surveillance, enabling data-driven, evidence-based decision-making that further strengthens maternal and child health policies.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
India reported 21 lakh additional deaths in 2021 compared with 2020
India recorded over one crore deaths in 2021 — the second year of the COVID-19 lockdown — which was around 21 lakh deaths more than in 2020, according to two key reports on registered births and deaths published this week by the Registrar General of India (RGI) after a five-year gap. 'In the case of registered deaths, the number of registered events has gone up from 81.2 lakhs in 2020 to 102.2 lakhs in 2021, i.e., an increase of 26.0%,' the report, 'Vital Statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System for the year 2021', said. In 2019, 75.9 lakh deaths were registered. The other report on the Medical Certification of the Cause of Death 2021, compiled by the RGI, said that deaths with COVID-19 as the underlying cause of death increased from 1,60,618 in 2020 to 4,13,580 in 2021, which included 2,67,363 male, 1,46,215 female, and two transgender fatalities. In 2021, out of 10,224,506 deaths, as many as 2,395,128 were medically certified deaths, which was 5,83,440 more registered deaths when compared with 2020. According to the report, a total of 5,74,198 COVID-19 deaths were reported in 2020 and 2021. The COVID-19 dashboard maintained by the Union Ministry of Health says that, as on May 5, the total number of deaths induced by the pandemic stood at 5,33,665. The report said that among the leading groups of causes, diseases of the circulatory system, including pulmonary ailments, constituted 29.8% of the total number of medically certified deaths, followed by deaths caused by COVID-19 at 17.3%; deaths caused by diseases of the respiratory system at 12.7%; and deaths caused by certain infectious and parasitic diseases at 6.1%. COVID-19 was the second leading cause of death in 2021; it was the third leading cause of death in 2020. Among the 32 States and Union Territories, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Punjab, Telangana, Jharkhand, and Delhi contributed significantly to the increased number of deaths registered from 2020 to 2021, the report said. The number of registered births decreased by about 0.1%, from 242.2 lakh in 2020 to 242.0 lakh in 2021, the Civil Registration System report said.
