New Delhi, March 31 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to launch the "NITI NCAER States Economic Forum" portal on April 1, 2025, in New Delhi.

This innovative platform, developed through collaboration between NITI Aayog and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), will serve as an extensive repository of data spanning approximately 30 years from 1990-91 to 2022-23.

The portal encompasses four primary components designed to provide comprehensive insights into state finances across India.

The State Reports section will offer detailed summaries of the macroeconomic and fiscal landscapes of 28 Indian states, focusing on demographic, economic, socioeconomic, and fiscal indicators.

The Data Repository will grant...