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Jane Goodall Institute’s India Youth Council Programme Registration open

Education | conservation, environment, indian youth, infobank, roots and shoots, youth council

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots initiative is a global movement that unites young people from all backgrounds in support of the improvement of our environment. According to the institute’s ambassadors, these young leaders will plan and implement community-focused initiatives, support deserving causes, and motivate others via their empathy and deeds. Through the Roots […]

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Special Gudelines for developing GPDP in 5th Schedule Areas

Governance, Public Policies | 5th Schedule, Development Plan, Governance, GPDP, Public Policy, Schedule Areas

Using the resources at their disposal, panchayats are required to create Panchayat growth Plans (PDPs) for social justice and economic growth. The PDP planning process must be thorough and participative, incorporating the full convergence of all relevant Central Ministries’ and Line Departments’ schemes pertaining to the 29 topics included in the Constitution’s Eleventh Schedule. According

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Tamil Nadu ranks 1st among states with highest no. of women councillors

Data, Governance | Governance, news, tamil nadu, women in politics

In India, women make up about 46% of council members, and in 19 of the 21 capital cities with functioning urban local bodies—such as Patna, Shimla, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar—the percentage is significantly higher than 60%. According to an Indian roadmap on urban change, Tamil Nadu has the most female council members in any state. Rajasthan,

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All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25

Education, Governance, Health and Nutrition, Livelihood, Public Policies, Public Policies, Public Policies, Public Policies | education, Governance, health, livelihood, Public Policy, report, schemes

With an estimated expenditure of Rs. 6,12,293 crore [Rs. 6,123 billion], the Maharashtra Scheme Budget saw a 2% hike compared to last year’s budget. The budget plans to distribute solar pumps to 850,000 farmers and allocates approximately Rs. 15 Crore each for the Scheduled Caste Plan and the Tribal Development Sub-Plan. The link below shows

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5th Schedule Provisions Pertaining Governance of STs & SCs

Governance, Public Policies

The Constitution’s Fifth Schedule addresses the management and governance of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes living in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The purpose of the Fifth Schedule is to hold the state responsible for advancing the educational and economic goals of native communities. Catering to Article 244 (1), the attached file

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Original copy of provisions of Panchayat Raj Act 1996

Governance, Public Policies

The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act of 1996, also known as the PESA Act or Extension Act, is a vital component of legislation that aims to enable local self-governance in scheduled tribal areas. The primary objective of the Act is to protect the tribal population from exploitation through active participation of the Gram Sabha. The

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Natural Farming Saves Community Health

Change Stories, Health and Nutrition | andra pradesh, change stories, health and nutrition, india, infobank, pan india, soil health

When Hemalata, a farmer from Dhavuluripalem in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, noticed recurring ailments in her body, she assumed the changing weather was the reason. However, she discovered the major contributor to poor health was the chemical-laden foods she consumed. Wanting to rectify this lifestyle, Hemalata wanted to learn about healthy methods for

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Statewise Utilisation of ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ less than 50%

Data, Governance | india, nirbhaya, Nirbhaya Fund, women's safety

A special fund was created in 2013 to carry out projects aimed at enhancing women’s safety and security in India in the wake of the horrific Nirbhaya Gang rape case in 2012. The Ministry of Home Affairs has received nearly three-quarters (74%) of the Nirbhaya Fund, with the Ministry of Women and Child Development coming

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Less than half funds utilised for POSHAN Abhiyaan

Health and Nutrition, Reports | aarogya, health and nutrition, Niti Aayog, poshan abhiyaan, reports

Holistic nutrition is the main focus of the POSHAN Abhiyaan program. The Indian government started the POSHAN Abhiyaan program in 2018 with the intention of tackling the national issue of malnutrition. Previously, it was called the National Nutrition Mission. The program’s objective is to enhance the nutritional status of young children (ages 0–6), teenage females,

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Indian Labour Law: Know about Minimum Wages, Work Hours, Maternity Leave, & other entitled benefits

Livelihood, Public Policies | employee rights, fair pay, indian labour law, labour comission, labour law, wages

The corpus of legislation, court decisions, and precedents that deal with the legal rights and limitations of employees and their organisations is referred to as Indian Labour Law, or Employment Law. As a result, it mediates a number of facets of the interaction between companies, employees, and trade unions. Stated differently, labour law establishes the rights

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