(19 June 2023) Government Data Roundup: Reports by FSSAI, NHAI, NITI Aayog Among Those Released Recently
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
June 19, 2023
The 31st edition of the fortnightly government roundup covers reports released by FSSAI, NHAI, NITI Aayog along with updates from various monthly reports. We also look at two global reports published by international agencies.
In this 31 edition of the fortnightly roundup of government data, we look at some of the reports released by FSSAI, NHAI, NITI Aayog along with updates from various monthly reports. We also look at two global reports published by international agencies.
Among the periodical monthly reports, CPI, WPI & IIP were released. Key statistics from these reports are the following.
Further details about these reports are available in our earlier updates.
Here is a look at a few other reports and indices.
NHAI’s Sustainability Report 2021-22
About the report
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) released its first “Sustainability Report” for the year 2021-22. This report underlines the effectiveness of various efforts made by NHAI for environment and energy conservation. The Sustainability Report follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines and has been externally assured by a third party adhering to international standards on assurance engagements. Through its sustainable practices, NHAI aims to attract “Green Finance” for infrastructure financing to ensure socially and environmentally responsible projects.
Key Highlights
5th State Food Safety Index
About the report
State Food Safety Index (SFSI) was launched in 2018-19 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The latest report is the 5 edition. The index evaluates the performances of states and UTs across six different aspects of food safety – Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing Infrastructure, Training & Capacity Building, Consumer Empowerment, Improvement in SFSI rank. The index aims to foster healthy competition and bring about positive change in the food security ecosystem.
To ensure comparability among the States/UTs, they are grouped into three categories – Large States (20 states), Small States (8 States) and Union Territories (8).
Key Highlights
The Energy Progress Report 2023
About the report
Tracking SDG-7: The Energy Progress Report is an annual report developed by 5 custodian agencies – International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO).
These agencies are responsible for tracking global progress towards SDG 7 i.e., “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.” The report acts as a global reference point for information on the realization of SDG7.
Key Highlights
Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity | June-November 2023 Outlook
About the report
Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity reports published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Food Programme (WTP) provides the outlook on food security for the period June to November 2023.
This report provides an early warning by FAO & WFP highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian action in 18 hunger hotspots. These hotspots were identified through forward-looking analysis. This report is part of anticipatory actions, which are short-term disaster risk management interventions implemented during the critical time window. It includes recommendations for anticipatory actions and emergency responses tailored for the flagged risks.
Process
The selection of Hunger hotspots is based on consensus among food security experts and conflict, economic and natural hazards analysts from FAO and WFP. A set of quantitative and qualitative indicators are used to identify the hotspots – latest absolute figures, forward-looking risk analysis, ongoing or planned agricultural activities for the outlook period, existing or likely disruptions, aggravating factors, and constraints, etc.
Key Highlights
NITI Aayog’s reports related to LiFE campaign
Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26 in Glasgow, calling upon the global community of individuals and institutions to drive LiFE as an international mass movement towards mindful and deliberate utilization, instead of mindless and destructive consumption to protect and preserve the environment.
Recently NITI Aayog has published three reports related to LiFE. Here is a quick summary of these three reports.