(09 October 2023) Government Data Roundup: Reports by UNFPA, Law Commission, RBI Among Those Released Recently
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
October 9, 2023
In this 39th edition of fortnightly government data roundup, we look at the India Ageing Report 2023 by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), 22nd Law Commission Report on Age of Consent under POCSO Act 2012, Monetary Policy Report, and International Investment Position by RBI.
In this 39 edition of fortnightly government data roundup, we look at the India Ageing Report 2023 by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute of Population Sciences(IIPS), 22nd Law Commission Report on Age of Consent under the POCSO Act 2012, Monetary Policy Report and International Investment Position by RBI.
In addition to this, we look at some of the monthly releases. Among the monthly reports, Payroll Reporting in India, and CPI for Industrial Workers for August 2023 were released. The explainer on key price indices can be read here.
Key statistics from these reports are as below.
In addition to these monthly releases, some of the significant releases in this fortnight are below:
TRAI:
India Ageing Report 2023
Brief of the report:
This report highlights the challenges, opportunities, and actions taken by institutions concerning elderly care in India, as the country experiences a demographic shift towards an aging population. It offers a comprehensive examination of the living conditions and well-being of older individuals in India. It relies on the most recent data from the Longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (LASI) conducted in 2017-18, as well as data from the Census of India, Population Projections by the Government of India (2011-2036), and the World Population Prospects 2022 by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Key Highlights:
22nd Law Commission Report
Brief about the report:
The Law Commission, upon receiving a reference from the High Court of Karnataka (Dharwad Bench) asking the Commission to rethink on the age criteria for consent, taking into consideration the rising number of cases relating to minor girls above the age of 16 years falling in love with boys, eloping, having sexual intercourse, thereby attracting POCSO Act, 2012.
Key arguments in the report:
Monetary Policy Report
Brief about the report:
The RBI publishes a Monetary Policy report every six months. It provides an overview of the macroeconomic conditions, prices and costs, demand and output, external environment, and financial markets and liquidity conditions.
Key highlights of the report:
India’s International Investment Position
Brief about the report:
The Reserve Bank of India publishes India’s international investment position every quarter. It provides key information on portfolio investments, reserve assets, debt and non-debt liabilities, and foreign-owned financial assets in India.
Key highlights of the report: