Category: Governance
An overview of the PMAY-U scheme
As the current Union government completes two terms, one of its flagship programmes was Housing For All (HfA) by 2022, both in urban and rural areas, planned under the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme in 2015.
The need to curb black carbon emissions
Black carbon emissions harms the environment and health. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to reduce such emissions from residential units.
Supreme Court stays Centre’s notification on fact checking unit, says challenge involves free speech
The Supreme Court recently stayed the operation of a notification regarding the establishment of a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
Data marketplaces: the next frontier
Rapid digitization raises concerns regarding the regulation and governance of citizen data, particularly non-personal data (NPD).
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has issued the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, aligning with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023.
We need limits on election campaign spending
Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
In India, self-help groups for women have served as catalysts for empowerment, promoting financial self-sufficiency, societal respect, and communal resilience.
Deprivileging bribe
The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
Rail Safety in India
The Ministry of Railways has implemented numerous measures to improve passenger safety in the railway system.
Right to Disconnect
Australia has made a law called the “right to disconnect”. This law, like those in Europe, protects workers. It means they won’t get in trouble if they don’t answer calls, texts, or emails from work when they’re not working.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.
A critical view of the ‘sanitation miracle’ in rural India
India’s sanitation efforts have garnered global attention, but translating infrastructure gains into sustained behavioural change poses ongoing challenges.