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

Data, Governance, Reports | Data, Governance, schemes

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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Maharashtra Imbalance Report: English & Marathi

Governance, Reports | Data, Good governance, information, maharashtra, regional development, reports

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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Land Acquisition and Property Rights in India

Governance, Public Policies, Reports | displacement, Governance, Land acquisition, land rights, report

The right to property was considered every Indian citizen’s fundamental right, under part III, Article 19 (1)(f) but with the 44th constitutional amendment in place, it became a constitutional right. The constitution empowers the state to take over private property in exchange for fair compensation, only if necessary for public purposes. The issues relating to

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Hands examining an ancient script in Pune, India, showcasing cultural heritage.

Manual to enable local languages on PC

Education, Governance, Reports, Reports | education, Governance, Public Policy, report

The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, especially for marginalized communities like Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. One of the ways it does this is by supporting the use of local languages in its implementation. Some of the measures include developing Documentation in Local Languages, Gram Sabha

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Gram Panchayat: The Key to Grassroot Democracy

Governance, Reports | Democracy, Governance, Gram Sabha, Gram Sevak, Pachayati Raj, Panchayat, Public Policy, Roles of Gram Panchayat, rural development

The smooth administration of Gram Panchayats is the true mark of grassroots democracy and local self governance.

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The Promise of Sanitation- Where Does it Stand?

Governance, Health and Nutrition, Public Policies, Reports | Challenges, Data, Governance, health, Public Policy, report, Swachh Bharat Mission. Sanitation

The Ruling Party made promises for provisions of safe drinking water and an Open Defecation Free India, but the reality of these promises is far from what was promised.

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Decoding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Governance, Public Policies, Reports | labour rights, livelihood, MGNREGA, observation, Public Policy, summary

The standing committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj presented a critical evaluation of MGNREGA, with some key observations and recommendations.

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Good Governance: The Key to a Stable Civil Society

Governance, Reports | Challenges, Good governance, impact, initiatives, principles, tenets

The tenets and principles of good governance are the key to foster change and impact in the civil society.

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Breathtaking view of the Himalayan mountains in Salud Dugra, Uttarakhand, India, surrounded by lush trees.

Official notification regarding Forest Rights Act, 2006

Governance, Public Policies, Reports

The Government of India had published a draft of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules, 2007 on June 19, 2007. This was done to invite feedback from the public, as required under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The draft was made available to the public on June 25,

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Overview of Ministry of Tribal Affairs initiatives

Education, Governance, Reports, Reports

This Annual Report provides an overview of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India and its role in promoting the integrated socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). It highlights the ministry\’s mandate, including social security, tribal welfare, development initiatives, legislation, and monitoring of tribal sub-plans. The report also discusses the organisational structure, divisions, and affiliated

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