NITI Newsletter (October 2025) Maps India’s Reform Priorities from EVs to Science Councils
SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Institutions: NITI Aayog | Ministry of Heavy Industries | Ministry of Science & Technology | Ministry of Labour & Employment | Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
The October 2025 edition of NITI Sandhan, NITI Aayog’s quarterly newsletter, outlines new policy directions spanning clean mobility, regional innovation, and informal-sector inclusion. A highlight is the launch of a dedicated E-Mobility Division, following reports such as Electric Vehicles: Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity and the India Electric Mobility Index 2024. The issue also features frameworks for State Science and Technology Councils, the North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24, studies on AI for Viksit Bharat, homestays, and a roadmap for the chemical industry.
At its core, the newsletter underscores NITI’s push for data-driven, networked policymaking through its new Research & Networking Division, aimed at connecting think tanks, researchers, and ministries. It also spotlights initiatives like the Women Entrepreneurship Platform and proposes Digital ShramSetu, a digital bridge linking informal workers to training and services.
The newsletter reflects India’s evolving policy strategy—from promoting EV adoption and industrial competitiveness to empowering regions and informal workers. By combining research, digital innovation, and cooperative federalism, NITI Aayog is seeking to build institutional capacity for sustainable and inclusive growth across sectors.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders
How can inter-ministerial collaboration around e-mobility, regional innovation, and digital inclusion be structured to deliver measurable outcomes for Viksit Bharat @ 2047?
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NITI Sandhan – October 2025 Edition