The Hindu UPSC Notes — 9 September 2026

3 exam-relevant reports from The Hindu, as UPSC notes · GS2 2 · GS3 1

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GS2 · Polity · Governance · IR · 2

GS2Social Justice › Health policy & public healthPrelims + Mains

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹4,250 Crore "PRAGATI" Project for New Hospitals and Digital Health Integration

Why in news: The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ₹4,250 crore 'PRAGATI' project to improve primary healthcare and digital health integration between 2026 and 2031.

The project involves a total outlay of ₹4,250 crore, funded by a ₹2,975 crore loan from the Asian Development Bank and ₹1,275 crore from the state budget. It targets the construction of new hospitals in Kolhapur, Nanded, Nagpur, Latur, and Pune, while creating 2,430 new posts.

Prelims pointers (5)

FactPRAGATI project total cost: ₹4,250 crore
BodyAsian Development Bank (ADB) providing a loan of ₹2,975 crore for the project
PlaceNew hospitals to be built in Kolhapur, Nanded, Nagpur, Latur, and Pune
FactProject aims to create 2,430 new healthcare posts
FactRevised policy offers 5% reservation for sportspersons with automated digital verification

Mains angle

Q. Examine how public-private-multilateral partnerships and digital integration can enhance primary healthcare delivery in large states like Maharashtra.

Funding model: Leveraging multilateral loans (ADB) to bridge state fiscal gaps for infrastructure
Digital governance: Using automated verification to ensure transparency in sports reservation quotas
Service delivery: Addressing regional healthcare disparities through targeted hospital construction in tier-2 cities

Keywords: Primary Healthcare · Digital Health Integration · Public-Private Partnership · Multilateral Funding · Universal Health Coverage

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GS2Polity & Constitution › Judiciary & landmark judgmentsPrelims

New Calcutta Chief Justice Sworn In, Pledges Tech for Accessible Justice

Why in news: Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi.

Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge, formerly a Judge and Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, assumed office on September 9, 2026. He succeeds acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, who took over following Sujoy Paul's retirement on June 20.

Prelims pointers (2)

PostJustice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge: 45th Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
FactJustice Ghuge previously served as a Judge and Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court

Mains angle

Q. Discuss the role of technological integration in enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of the Indian judicial system.

Digital divide: Ensuring equitable access to e-courts for rural and marginalized litigants
Data integrity: Balancing the use of AI and automated systems with judicial impartiality
Infrastructure gap: Disparity in technological readiness across different High Courts and District Courts

Keywords: Judicial Accessibility · Technological Integration · Judicial Administration · E-Governance · Judicial Reforms

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GS3 · Economy · S&T · Environment · Security · 1

GS3Economy › Employment & inclusive growthMains

The Future of India Foundation and Udaipur-based Seva Mandir launched the 'Rajasthan

Why in news: The Future of India Foundation and Seva Mandir launched the 'Rajasthan Handbook of Youth Opportunity' highlighting a 33% unemployment rate among graduates in Rajasthan.

The report indicates that while youth participation in work rose from 38% in 2017-18 to 51% by 2025, regular salaried employment has declined. Most available jobs in the state are currently concentrated in the agriculture sector.

Prelims pointers (3)

FactYouth unemployment rate among graduates in Rajasthan: 33% (as per 2026 handbook)
FactYouth work participation increase: 38% in 2017-18 to 51% in 2025
PlaceSeva Mandir is an organization based in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Mains angle

Q. Analyze the structural challenges in transitioning rural youth from agricultural labor to regular salaried employment in Rajasthan.

Structural mismatch: High graduate unemployment despite rising overall work participation rates
Sectoral concentration: Over-reliance on agriculture for rural livelihoods limiting diversified job creation
SME bottleneck: Need for policy support to foster small enterprises as primary employment drivers

Keywords: structural unemployment · labor force participation · rural-urban transition · MSME ecosystem · skill-mismatch

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