Honest welfare is vital for true social justice in India. Corruption, leakages, and poor targeting weaken welfare schemes and harm the poor. India must ensure transparency through technology, social audits, and ethical governance so every welfare rupee upholds dignity and delivers genuine, equitable transformation.
Click to View MoreIndia must reform outdated land-use planning to make cities true economic growth hubs. Achieving the $30 trillion goal and Net Zero target needs cities with job-linked visions, regional planning, Natural Resource Budgeting, and Climate Action Plans that ensure sustainable, resilient, and holistic urban growth.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s order restoring MGNREGS funding to West Bengal reinforces the right to work and judicial oversight in welfare delivery. Arising from fiscal federalism tensions, it stresses the need for stronger social audits and cooperative Centre-State relations to safeguard rural livelihoods and accountability.
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision reflects its commitment to clean and inclusive elections. Mandated by the Representation of the People Act, 1950, it ensures accurate voter rolls by removing ineligible entries, adding eligible citizens, and addressing demographic shifts—strengthening the integrity of India’s democratic process.
Click to View MoreThe Department of Land Resources (DoLR) and LBSNAA organized a national workshop for District Collectors on the NAKSHA programme. NAKSHA, or NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban Habitations, aims to revolutionize urban land records.
Click to View MoreDynastic politics in India arises from a lack of party democracy and high election costs, favoring "dynasts" for their brand value and electoral success. This trend, reinforced by social hierarchies, undermines meritocracy, equal opportunity, and the quality of governance, preventing ordinary citizens from participating effectively in the political process.
Click to View MoreThe National Blockchain Framework (NBF), an initiative by MeitY, provides secure Blockchain-as-a-Service, powered by the Vishvasya Blockchain Stack. This indigenous technology aims to foster an Aatmanirbhar Digital India through decentralized, trusted, and accountable governance. Its applications, including Certificate Chain, Property Chain, and Judiciary Chain, are designed to enhance transparency and combat fraud.
Click to View MoreThe government has amended the IT Rules, 2021, to strengthen online safety and accountability. It introduced Grievance Appellate Committees, required intermediaries to protect users’ rights, and proposed mandatory removal of content flagged “false” by a Fact Check Unit, reshaping digital rights and platform responsibility.
Click to View MoreThe PM-SHRI scheme, a Centrally Sponsored initiative, aims to upgrade 14,500 schools into model institutions aligned with NEP 2020, featuring modern infrastructure and green practices. Kerala, initially hesitant over NEP concerns, joined the scheme to access pending central funds, reflecting federal and policy dynamics.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court seeks the Centre’s response to a PIL on celebrity-endorsed online gambling, citing addiction, financial ruin, and suicides, while urging a national ban, tighter financial controls, and equal liability for endorsers under the Consumer Protection Act.
Click to View MoreThe National Commission for Minorities safeguards the interests of six notified communities by evaluating development, monitoring safeguards, and addressing grievances. However, weak powers, vacancies, and non-binding recommendations limit its impact. Experts urge constitutional status and stronger authority to make it a true guardian of minority rights.
Click to View MoreIndia, represented by the Surveyor General, has been elected Co-Chair of UN-GGIM-AP (2025–2028), marking its rising geospatial leadership. It will align regional strategies with the UN framework, promote data-driven governance, and advance initiatives like PM GatiShakti for sustainable digital transformation across Asia-Pacific.
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