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

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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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List of Gram Panchayats in Scheduled Areas of Maharashtra

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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

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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

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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

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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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About Nirbhaya Fund set for Safety and Security of Women and Girls

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Following the atrocious Nirbhaya Gang rape case in 2012, a special fund was established in 2013 with the goal of carrying out projects meant to increase women’s safety and security in India. “Nirbhaya Fund” was the name of the fund; the word “Nirbhaya” means “fearless,” and the victim of gang rape was given the pseudonym

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Land Acquisition and Property Rights in India

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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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Governance in Tamil Nadu: Principled in Dignity, Economic Parity and Unity

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Female farmers in India are one of the most marginalised groups as they seldom have agency over the land they toil away for. Better Life Farming is an initiative that aims to help women take agency and ownership of the land, who’s produce is the fruit of their hardwork.

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The Right To Abortion In India: What Needs to be Changed?

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The Right to Abortion was, not too long ago upheld by the Supreme Court of India, wherein a ruling that stated that all women had the right to terminate a pregnancy up to 24 weeks, irrespective of marital status. However, the law is yet to include many other groups of people, who can experience pregnancy and thus should have equitable access to these rights.

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