Public Policies

United Nations joins forces to expand access for female farmers

80% of all economically active women work in the agricultural sector; they make up 48% of self-employed farmers and 33% of the agricultural labour force. However, less than 15% of landholdings are owned by women. At a symposium organised by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Royal Embassy of Norway on June 18 […]

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

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

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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Key Challenges for rural poor in attaining livelihood subsidies

By guaranteeing that people have access to necessities, subsidies can aid in economic stabilisation, particularly for the impoverished in rural areas. Subsidies may, however, promote unsustainable activities if they are poorly targeted. Additionally, restrictions and notable differences exist in the government’s subsidies for individuals and various organisations. The concept of funding a single person’s project

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Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood: Upskilling the Transgender Community

The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood Enterprise (SMILE) is a scheme aimed towards the holistic development, upliftment and sheltering of transgender persons.

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A Homeowners Guide to the Government’s Solar Panel Scheme

India’s rapid population growth has warranted an increased demand for energy. Industries and offices are shifting towards the relatively cost-effective and renewable energy resource, solar panels. The government’s proposal to offer homeowners subsidized solar energy has helped them gain respite from soaring electricity bills. The schemes make solar a viable and enticing option for homeowners,

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