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Umbrella Scheme for Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions
Cabinet has approved the continuation of umbrella scheme for "Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions" during 2017-18 to 2019-20. The scheme...
03 Jan 2019 Governance
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The Big Picture - Women in Combat Role
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has recently said there are women officers engaged in exercises like mining and demining operations and also manning...
03 Jan 2019 Governance
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Centre Extends AFSPA in Nagaland
The entire State of Nagaland has been declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months up to June 2019, under Armed Forces (Special Powers)...
01 Jan 2019 Governance
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Cabinet Approved Changes to POCSO Act
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 to make punishment more stringent for...
29 Dec 2018 Governance
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Do We Need a Neutral Bureaucracy?
(This editorial is based on the article “Do We Need a Neutral Bureaucracy?” which appears in E&PW on 29th December...
29 Dec 2018 Governance
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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018
The Cabinet has approved the draft National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCIM) Bill, 2018, which seeks to replace the existing...
29 Dec 2018 Governance
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(This editorial is based on the article “The Shape of Growth Matters” which appears in The Hindu on 27th December 2018.) India is on...
28 Dec 2018 Governance
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Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts
NITI Aayog has released the ranking of 111 aspirational districts- DEEP-DIVE 2nd Delta Ranking & Insights from Household Survey. Aspirational...
28 Dec 2018 Governance
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Pilot Project to Integrate Police Stations and Courts
A Supreme Court panel has launched a pilot project in Telangana’s Warangal district to integrate two crucial pillars of the criminal justice...
27 Dec 2018 Governance
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(This editorial is based on the article “The Case Against Surveillance” which appears in The Hindu on 26th December 2018.) In...
26 Dec 2018 Governance
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Draft IT Rules Issued by Government
The government has released proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Act for public comments to replace the rules notified in...
26 Dec 2018 Governance
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MGNREGA’s Information System Flawed, Misguiding
(The editorial is based on the article “MGNREGA’s information system flawed, misguiding” which appears in Down To Earth for 19th...
24 Dec 2018 Governance
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The NITI Aayog has released its SDG India Index which intends to provide a holistic view on the social, economic and environmental status of the...
22 Dec 2018 Governance
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Data Interception by Government
Recently the government has authorised 10 intelligence and investigating agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt "any information" generated,...
22 Dec 2018 Governance
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The Big Picture - Prison Reforms
The Supreme Court has made an ardent observation on the situation of prisoners lodged in jails. The Supreme Court has issued instructions to all...
22 Dec 2018 Governance
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The Consumer Protection Bill 2018
Recently, the Lok Sabha passed The Consumer Protection Bill 2018. The Bill seeks to replace the three-decade-old Consumer Protection Act,...
21 Dec 2018 Governance
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Lok Sabha Passes Surrogacy Bill
The Lok Sabha passed Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016, banning commercial renting of wombs and allowing only “altruistic...
20 Dec 2018 Governance
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National Medical Devices Promotion Council to be set up
The government has decided to set up the National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) to boost manufacturing, attract investments and promote...
15 Dec 2018 Governance
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Is It Time to Abolish the Death Penalty?
(This editorial is based on the article “Is it time to abolish the death penalty?” which appears in The Hindu for 14th...
14 Dec 2018 Governance
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Fee to Promote Conservation of Groundwater
In a bid to promote conservation of groundwater, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has notified a Water Conservation Fee (WCF) that...
14 Dec 2018 Governance
