He is known for his paperless style of working.
Any such acquisition, if at all, should only be in exceptional cases
The Budget shouldn't be stuck on fiscal numbers, the PMO apparently said.
Non-mineral-rich states will benefit from tariff concessions.
The government has so far closed bids for 13 blocks.
The government has a two-pronged strategy for e-auction of cancelled coal blocks.
Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of cooperative federalism is expected to be on display in the 2015-16 Budget.
80-85 per cent of about 700 major infrastructure projects within the Centre's domain have been delayed.
NITI Aayog has a dual role of a monitor and advisor.
Timely payment under the MGNREGA is essential as it is a demand-driven scheme.
Budget is likely to focus on infrastructure creation in the N-E
Economist Arvind Panagariya is the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, while economist Bibek Debroy and scientist V K Saraswat are the two full-time members of the Aayog.
Former rural development minister Jairam Ramesh tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee that the Ordinance to amend the land acquisition Act (2013) opens the door for forcible acquisition and undermines the spirit and the substance of the legislation.
Power stations with captive mines might look at this as an opportunity to sell merchant power at higher rates.
State governments are expected to play a more significant role
He was most recently credited as one of the brains behind labour law reforms in Rajasthan
Prabhu-led advisory group also suggests JVs with mining and infra firms.
On Friday, the nameplate of the erstwhile commission on the railings of the Yojana Bhawan was pulled down and replaced with NITI Aayog.
Even if the new body focuses on long-term planning, it is unlikely to do so through five-year Plans.
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