Only 37% of urban residents in India have access to mass transit as compared to 50% in Brazil and China: Economic Survey.
The consumption inequality in India i.e. the Gini coefficient has fallen in almost all the 18 major states. The Gini coefficient fell in the rural areas from 0.27 in 2022-23 to 0.24 in 2023-24: Economic Survey.
The Indian Southwest coast has seen a rise of 0.23 mm per season in extreme rainfall events due to Sea Surface Temperature has consistently been more than 28 degrees Celsius since 2014: Study.
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme has approved Rs. 227.12 crore in funding to 1,278 women-led startups since April 2021: Economic Survey.
GDP growth rate for 2025-26 is expected to be between 6.3-6.8%, as compared to 6.4% in the current year, Headline inflation is 4%, except ‘TOP’ vegetables. Current account deficit is 1% of GDP: Economic Survey.
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