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A Homeowners Guide to the Government’s Solar Panel Scheme

Livelihood, Public Policies | eco friendly, Governance, homeowners, livelihood, Public Policy, solar panels, subsidy

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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Guide to Assist NGOs/Humanitarian Work by ‘Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’

Governance, Public Policies | Governance, humanitarian, infobank, information, NGOs, non profit, Public Policy

On the main page, guidelines and conditions for the support for Grant NGOs have been mentioned and the online portal for grant-in-aid schemes has been linked. The prioritisation guidelines for funding projects by voluntary organisations are also given. The procedure for processing Grant in Aid cases concerning voluntary organisations has been given. The monitoring and

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Sarkari Yojna: List of Government Schemes in Maharashtra (English/Marathi)

Governance, Livelihood, Public Policies, Public Policies | education, Governance, Government, livelihood, Public Policy, Scheme

There are several government schemes targeted towards improving the quality of life of the citizens. Some of them include MGNREGA, National Family Benefit Scheme and Shravanbal Yojana

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Odisha: Sustainable Local Governance Through Public Participation

Change Stories, Governance | change story, Governance, local governance, Odisha, Panchayati Raj, success story, women empowerment

Strengthening the Gram Panchyat plays a vital role in creating local participation and self governance. This story from Odisha is the predicament.

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Niti Aayog: Fostering Implementation of SDGs and Federalism

Governance, Public Policies | Governance, Niti Aayog, Public Policy

Niti Aayog takes care of the day to day policies, decision making and implementation in the nation

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Panchayati Raj: Strengthening Women’s Local Leadership

Data, Governance | Data, Governance, Panchayati Raj, schemes, women empowerment

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has come up with several schemes and initiatives to help women ascertain their place in Panchayati Raj Institutions.

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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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A woman carrying water to her home in Bidapaju village in Odisha’s Nayagarh district. Photo: Arabinda Mahapatra

Bidapaju Village: Community Ownership of Forest Rights After 15 Years

Change Stories, Governance | Case Story, change story, Down To Earth, forest rights, FRA, Governance, livelihood, policy, Public Policy

The Residents of Bidapaju Village were unaware of the laws protecting them until volunteers from Nirman NGO visited them and encouraged them to ascertain their forest rights.

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Forest Rights Act – Returning Ownership to Native Forest Dwellers

Governance, Public Policies | change story, forest rights, forest rights act, FRA, Governance, Public Policy, Tribal India, tribal rights

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is the result of a relentless struggle for ownership by tribal people and forest dwellers, over their traditional habitat, the forests.

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