Share of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure in total expenditures of households has fallen from 62.6% in 2014-15 to 47.1% in 2019-20. Government Health Expenditure’s share in the country’s total GDP increased from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.35% (2019-20).
Comfort perception of public transport has risen from 28% to 40% in 2022. Kochi best in potential for adoption of active and shared mobility; Pune best in inclusive mobility ecosystem; Aizawl is best in clean mobility: Ease of Moving Index (EoMI) – India Report 2022.
Centre selects 6448 schools from across the country for upgradation under the PM-SHRI scheme in the first round. The schools will be upgraded with NEP 2020 as the basis. Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana get the most schools.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has launched a 4-month orientation programme for farmers to disseminate information on various schemes.
IGNOU and Institute of Cost Accountants of India will collaborate to create an Open and Distance Learning Programme Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management. It will provide knowledge and awareness in fields of agriculture cost and entrepreneurial capabilities and skills.
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