Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district, with UNICEF support, has declared 75 panchayats “Child Marriage-Free” by mobilizing Anganwadi workers and communities. The successful two-year campaign, now adopted as the ‘Surajpur Model,’ drives the state’s mission for a “Child Marriage-Free State.”
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission is delisting Registered Unrecognized Political Parties due to their inactivity over six years and failure to submit financial reports. This action is part of a broader electoral reform effort aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in political funding, strengthening democratic framework by ensuring participation from only active and genuine political entities.
Click to View MoreIndia banned single-use plastics in 2022, but they are still used because of lax enforcement, unauthorised production, expensive substitutes, and customer convenience. Strict enforcement, circular economy policies, community involvement, and creative, sustainable solutions are all necessary as they contribute to waste, inadequate recycling, and health hazards.
Click to View MoreThe India Cooling Action Plan addresses growing cooling demands sustainably, integrating technology, skills, and policy reforms, aligning with global climate commitments, while overcoming challenges through stakeholder engagement and international collaboration, positioning India as a global leader in environmentally responsible cooling.
Click to View MoreIndia’s 10.74 crore DNT/NT/SNT population remains marginalized despite decriminalization; expanding schemes, legal protections, and community-led initiatives, inspired by global models, can promote inclusive development, supporting India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s 2025 directives on air pollution exemplify judicial activism, enforcing accountability of CPCB, SPCBs, and CAQM, filling executive gaps, and protecting the right to clean air under Article 21, However, long-term solutions require strengthened enforcement, technology, and public engagement.
Click to View MoreIndia’s GII 2025 rank of 38 reflects strong tech outputs and market dynamism but weaknesses in infrastructure, institutions, and business sophistication. Targeted reforms in R&D, digital infrastructure, inclusivity, and global collaboration could place India into the top 20 by 2030.
Click to View MoreThe Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, launched by PM Modi, unites MoHFW and MoWCD to strengthen women’s and children’s healthcare through preventive care, early detection, and community action, envisioning healthier families as the cornerstone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Click to View MoreA new study warns rising greenhouse gas emissions could cut India’s solar output by 10%, especially in southern, central, and eastern regions, urging developers to address regional climate variability and adopt resilient, hybrid systems to safeguard India’s clean energy mission.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s refusal to extend the POSH Act to women political workers exposes a protection gap leaving them vulnerable, undermining gender equality, participation; addressing it requires legislative amendments, Election Commission mandates and party reforms to ensure safe, political spaces.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s Kattavellai @ Devakar guidelines standardize DNA evidence handling in India, addressing collection, custody, and transport lapses. Ensuring reliability, uniformity, and credibility, DNA remains corroborative, highlighting the need for training, infrastructure, and robust forensic oversight.
Click to View MoreThe Manki-Munda system, rooted in Ho tribal traditions of Jharkhand’s Kolhan, features hereditary Mundas and Mankis managing disputes and governance. Codified by the British in 1837, it endures today, balancing customary law, tribal identity, and democratic Panchayati Raj institutions.
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