Tag: GOVERNMENT
Rural Schools and Anganwadis: A Report from Jhansi District
Anganwadis play a vital role in rural India and with due infrastructural and budgetary allocation they can bridge the much widening gap between developmental goals and on ground realities.
New Ministry of Cooperation reflects need for realizing the rich potential of the cooperative...
The recent creation of a new Ministry of Cooperation in the Government of India reflects a widely felt need for the cooperative movement. But how apt is the move?
Will the Government Honor Sunderlal Bahuguna’s Vision for the Himalayan Region?
The Government of India and the Uttarakhand state government have been prompt and generous in their homage to the great environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna who passed away recently but will they honor his vision for the Himalayan region?
The Need for Ensuring Authentic Covid-19 Data For Proper Policy Response
Scientists have been drawing attention to the need for a lot of caution to avoid overestimating Covid-19 deaths. This is necessary both to avoid panic and panic-driven unduly harsh measures.
Developing an Alternative Plan for Resolving Farmers’ Crisis and Rural Distress
Looking at the ongoing rural distress and the anguish of Indian farmers, there is a need for developing alternative strategies to address the problem.
NGOs and Civil Society Bodies Raise an Eyebrow Over FCRA’s Introduction of Stringent Rules...
The BJP recently government introduced new rules to regulate foreign funding of civil society activities. NGOs say it is set to drastically change the social service ecosystem of the country.
Odisha Government Announces Balaram Scheme to Empower Over Seven Lakh Landless Farmers
Odisha government’s Balaram Scheme will provide credit of Rs 1,040 crore to more than 7 lakh farmers across the next two years.
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Chouhan Expands Cabinet, Jyotiraditya Scindia Has Crucial Impact
In Madhya Pradesh Cabinet formation, Scindia has an important position as CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan expands the Cabinet to incorporate 28 ministers.
A Lethargic State Apparatus & Poor Disaster Management are Allowing Lightening to Claim Hundreds...
More than 100 people lost their lives due to lightening in Bihar this month, with a delayed and ill-equipped disaster management apparatus, is Bihar destined to fall victim to such disasters again and again?
Dear Migrant Workers, We Have Disappointed You Once Again
There is an urgent need to recognise and acknowledge the gravity of the migrant crisis and draw on the critical lessons that we have learnt about them amid the lockdown. This alone will help us build a sound and effective post lockdown strategy.
