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Social connectedness suicide rates in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are linked to weak in-person social networks, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. This analysis highlights how strong intra-district social ties are crucial for mental well-being and reducing suicide deaths.
The survey noted that the RTI Act, enacted in 2005, was not designed to satisfy casual curiosity or to allow external micro-management of the government. Instead, it emphasised that the law has a far more significant objective, clearly laid out in its framework.
The report is a precursor to the federal budget on Sunday, which will seek to bolster fast economic growth.
India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.5 to 7 percent in the current fiscal year despite global challenges affecting exports.
The Economic Survey serves as a report card on the economy, presenting the growth outlook and providing a detailed account of the state of the economy.
While there were 16 births for every 1,000 people 10 years ago, the figure is only 12 births at present.
Going by the capex multiplier estimated for the country, the economic output of the country is set to increase by at least four times the amount of the capex, the Survey said.
The Economic Survey is the government's review of how the economy fared in the past year.
The session commenced with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
Forests covered 24 per cent of India's total geographical area accounting for two per cent of the world's total forest area in 2020.
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