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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
64.3% of population under social security net, up from 22% in 2016: Govt report
NEW DELHI: The population covered by social protection systems has increased from 22% in 2016 to 64.3% in 2025, indicating substantial expansion in social security coverage in the country, data released by the statistics ministry showed on Sunday. 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025' provides data-driven evidence of India's progress toward SDGs and their associated targets. It is expected to assist policymakers in identifying key areas that need focused interventions and was released to mark Statistics Day. The report also showed that the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions has declined sharply from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-21. SDG (No Poverty) seeks to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions worldwide. At the global level, this goal has seven targets to measure the progress of nations in eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions everywhere. It said 13 indicators have been identified at the national level to measure and monitor the progress of these targets and data for all the indicators were available in the report. The indicators include population covered by social protection, senior citizens provided institutional assistance and access to basic services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The target is by 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day, and the data snapshot showed that the "national indicator is under development". Recent World Bank data stated that extreme poverty rate in India had declined from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23. The number of people living in extreme poverty also fell sharply during this period from 344.47 million in 2011-12 to 75.24 million in 2022-23. This would mean that nearly 269 million were lifted out of extreme poverty during this period. World Bank had said the international poverty line for low income countries has been raised to $3 per person per day from the existing $2.15 and for lower middle-income countries it was changed from $3.65 to $4.20 per day. The report cited latest household consumption expenditure data to show that there was a "clear move toward more equal spending and reduced income inequality" in urban and rural areas. It showed that the percentage of population using an improved drinking water source in rural areas has increased from 94.57% in 2015-16 to 99.62% in 2024-25, indicating significant progress towards universal safe water access in rural India. Among other data, it showed that the gross value added in agriculture per worker (in Rs) has increased from 61,247 in 2015-16 to 94,110 in 2024-25, indicating improved agricultural productivity and income per worker in the country. The total number of internet subscriptions (in millions) has increased from 302.36 in 2015 to 954.40 in 2024, showing a sharp rise in digital connectivity. The number of startups recognised under 'Startup India' increased from 453 in 2016 to 34,293 in 2024, showing strong growth in entrepreneurship. The SDG report serves as a vital resource for policymakers, enabling the identification of areas that require intensified and focused interventions. It showed "notable progress" has been made in several sectors, "significant challenges" continue to persist in others. United Nations General Assembly, in Sept 2015, adopted the document titled 'Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'. It outlines 17 SDGs and 169 associated targets. SDG came into force from Jan 1, 2016.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
MoSPI launched GOIStats app to boost access to official data
The GOIStats mobile application, launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, aims to enhance accessibility to official data, featuring key socio-economic indicators. This initiative, coinciding with the 19th Statistics Day, underscores technology's role in transforming India's statistical system. The ministry also released reports on sustainable development goals, highlighting progress and persistent challenges across various sectors. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The National Sample Survey Office , under the ministry of statistics and programme implementation ( MoSPI ), launched the GOIStats mobile application on Sunday, aiming to make official data more app features a dashboard titled 'Key trends', which provides information on key socio-economic indicators such as inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), and employment.'Advanced filtering and search capabilities with comprehensive metadata, and mobile-optimized data tables are also available for seamless viewing,' the ministry app was launched on the occasion of the 19th statistics Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rao Inderjit Singh highlighted the growing role of technology in transforming India's statistical system for real-time data monitoring He also underlined the importance of methodological reforms like updated sampling techniques, integrated survey frameworks, and harmonisation with international technology-driven approach to data dissemination is reshaping the landscape of data-based policymaking, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat , said Saurabh Garg, secretary, ministry also released three publications -- National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025; Data Snapshot on Sustainable Development Goals , National Indicator Framework, Progress Report, 2025; and Sustainable Development Goals National Indicator Framework, SDG report noted that while India has made strides on various indicators, challenges remain.'While notable progress has been made in several sectors over the years, significant challenges continue to persist in others,' according to the population covered by social protection increased to 64.3% in 2025 from 22% in 2016. The share of population using an improved drinking water source in rural areas rose to 99.6% in 2024-25 from 94.6% in 2015-16.
Economic Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
MoSPI launched GOIStats app to boost access to official data
ANI MoSPI launches GoIStats mobile app for on-the-go access to official statistical data The National Sample Survey Office, under the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI), launched the GOIStats mobile application on Sunday, aiming to make official data more accessible. The app features a dashboard titled 'Key trends', which provides information on key socio-economic indicators such as inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), and employment. 'Advanced filtering and search capabilities with comprehensive metadata, and mobile-optimized data tables are also available for seamless viewing,' the ministry app was launched on the occasion of the 19th statistics day. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rao Inderjit Singh highlighted the growing role of technology in transforming India's statistical system for real-time data monitoring. He also underlined the importance of methodological reforms like updated sampling techniques, integrated survey frameworks, and harmonisation with international technology-driven approach to data dissemination is reshaping the landscape of data-based policymaking, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat, said Saurabh Garg, secretary, ministry also released three publications -- National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025; Data Snapshot on Sustainable Development Goals, National Indicator Framework, Progress Report, 2025; and Sustainable Development Goals National Indicator Framework, SDG report noted that while India has made strides on various indicators, challenges remain.'While notable progress has been made in several sectors over the years, significant challenges continue to persist in others,' according to the population covered by social protection increased to 64.3% in 2025 from 22% in 2016. The share of population using an improved drinking water source in rural areas rose to 99.6% in 2024-25 from 94.6% in 2015-16.
