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A district is an administrative division within a country. It serves as a local government area. Districts can vary in size and population. They often contain multiple towns or villages. Each district has its own governance structure. In India, districts play a crucial role in administration. They help implement government policies at the local level. Districts are essential for effective resource management.

District and Metropolitan Planning

The 73rd and the 74th amendments bestow the planning tasks on the local, rural and urban bodies. The Constitution makes elaborate provisions. 243ZD. Committee for district planning: There...

 July 11, 2024

Autonomous Hill (or District) Councils

Manipur has suggested granting more autonomy to its existing autonomous hill councils in an effort to address the ongoing conflict and appease the Kuki community. These councils, governed...

 September 5, 2023

75 Amrit Sarovars per district

States are striving to achieve the goal of establishing 75 Amrit Sarovars in each district, except in certain states like West Bengal, Punjab, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana,...

 August 21, 2023

One District One Product ‘ODOP Wall’

The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has partnered with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to introduce the captivating 'ODOP Wall,' showcasing India's...

 August 16, 2023

Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D)

Recently, the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) released the combined report of the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the years 2020-21...

 July 13, 2023

J&K’s first District Development Council (DDC) Election- Highlights

The First District Development Council (DDC) Election of J&K has concluded now. The counting of voting will be done on December 22. This was the first election in...

 December 21, 2020

Anti-Drug Action Plan 2020-21 Launched for 272 Districts

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking recently saw the launch of an annual Anti-Drug Action Plan for 2020-21 by the Ministry of Social Justice and...

 June 26, 2020

Two Key Mining Districts Use DMF Funds for Creches

Article: Introduction: Innovations in Key Mining Districts A recent report by the non-profit organization Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has revealed innovative developments taking place in two...

 April 26, 2020

Odisha’s Ganjam District Bans Meru Jatra due to Covid-19

The recent pandemic has greatly affected our lives in various ways, including our ability to celebrate cultural festivals and support local artisans. This is particularly noticeable in Odisha's...

 April 12, 2020

Nagaland Extends Inner Line Permit to Dimapur District

The news has recently emerged that the Nagaland government has broadened the application of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to include the Dimapur district. This decision aims...

 December 10, 2019

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