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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' Portal.

App and Web Portal | Dated: 03 Apr 2025

On April 1, 2025, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF), inaugurated the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal in New Delhi, Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The portal has been created by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in partnership with New Delhi-based National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The portal will provide a comprehensive repository of data on India's states, encompassing social, economic, and fiscal parameters spanning over three decades (1990-91 to 2022-23).
  • (ii) The portal serves as a centralized hub, enabling policymakers, researchers, and analysts to compare and benchmark state-wise data against national figures, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and policy debates.
  • (iii) The portal will facilitate an understanding of macro, fiscal, demographic, and socio-economic trends; easily accessible data and user-friendly format and will also address the ongoing need for consolidated sectoral data in one place.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently inaugurated the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal in New Delhi on April 1, 2025?

Correct Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman

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