New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at modernising India’s official industrial statistics, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 3.0 on the seasonal adjustment of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and invited public feedback from stakeholders. Why Seasonal Adjustment Matters The Index of…
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India IIP Growth Slows to 0.4% in October 2025
India’s Industrial Growth Moderates in October The Quick Estimate of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2025 reveals a modest growth of 0.4%, down from 4.0% in September. This slowdown is largely attributed to fewer working days during key festivals including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Sector-Wise Performance The…
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Women in Science: A Growing Force in India
The number of women scientists supported under government programmes has doubled since 2014, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) told Parliament on 28 November 2025. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said targeted interventions and the “Nari Shakti” vision of the central government have expanded fellowships, scholarships and leadership opportunities…