Governance

487 crores pending for daily wage workers in 11 states under MGNREGA

Through initiatives like the National Electronic Fund Management System’s implementation, extensive stakeholder and state government consultation to guarantee timely wage payments, verification of outstanding compensation claims, etc., the Ministry has made a concentrated effort to decrease wage payment delays. Other measures like Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS) has been mandated since January 1, 2024, to […]

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The Right to Equal Pay for Women in India – Article 16 & 39(d)

Articles 16 and 39(d) of the Indian Constitution are the main provisions that address women’s rights to equal pay. As per Article 16, Equality of Opportunity in Matters of Public Employment 1975, all citizens are guaranteed equal opportunities in matters pertaining to public employment. In order to guarantee equal access to public employment, this article

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Film on success stories of J&K Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation

Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation released a 23-minute documentary film titled ‘Sucess Stories of J&K SC, ST, AND BC Development Corporation. The film highlights follow aspects of their work: Officials emphasized that audio-visual storytelling leaves a lasting impression and will help raise awareness, especially in remote areas. Read

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Reflection of a soldier in a side mirror on a city street in black and white.

What is ‘Rotational Transfer Policy’ – mandatory personnel enrollment measure

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, established in 1999, focuses on the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). It supports and supplements efforts of Central Ministries, State Governments, and voluntary organizations through targeted schemes in education, health, and livelihood. To ensure transparency and efficiency, MoTA has introduced a Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for its personnel. The

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Key highlights of 4th edition of the SDG India Index – 2023-24

The Press Information Bureau has released data on notable advancements towards the objectives of eradicating poverty, ensuring good employment, economic expansion, addressing climate change, and preserving land in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals for the year 2023-24. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjwala, Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, PM-Mudra Yojana, Saubhgaya, Start-up

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Maharashtra Imbalance Report: English & Marathi

In 2013, the Kelkar Committee submitted a report on Maharashtra’s regional imbalance. Vijay Kelkar, an Indian economist, led the group when it was formed in May 2011. A wide range of topics were considered in the committee’s investigation, including irrigation, business, industries, education, agriculture, private investment, and self-employment. In order to address the state’s development

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Maharashtra Planning Department VISION 2030: REPORT

The 2030 vision’s core element is the Maharashtra state’s socioeconomic growth, which must be balanced, sustainable, and inclusive. All sectors can grow steadily in a sustainable environment. Environmental investment aids in long-term, self-sustaining growth, hence the environment has been given top priority, serving as the cornerstone of the five pillar plan i.e. Agriculture & Allied

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List of Gram Panchayats in Scheduled Areas of Maharashtra

Thirteen districts—Pune, Thane, Palghar, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nanded, Amravati, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli—are classified as scheduled areas out of Maharashtra’s 36 districts. With a total area of almost 12,235 square kilometers, Amravati District is the largest of these districts and the second largest in Maharashtra. About 6,000 villages and 59 talukas are classified

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Special Gudelines for developing GPDP in 5th 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

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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