Governance refers to the processes and structures that guide decision-making. It involves the distribution of power and authority. Effective governance ensures accountability and transparency. It shapes policies that affect citizens' lives. In India, governance is influenced by its diverse culture and legal framework. The Constitution provides a foundation for democratic practices. Good governance promotes social justice and economic development.
Launched in June 2015 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to transform 100 chosen...
NITI Aayog, the National Institution for Transforming India, is the Government of India’s premier policy think tank. A major reconstitution of its top leadership was announced on 25...
The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal is likely to deliver its judgment soon on the water-sharing formula between Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The two States have failed to place a...
The National Green Tribunal has taken up concerns over the alleged degradation of Bhopal’s Lower Lake and directed the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board to inspect the site...
Gram Sabhas in Baipariguda block of Odisha’s Koraput district are seeking a state deregulation letter to independently collect and sell kendu leaves under the Forest Rights Act, 2006....
The National Commission for Women has submitted a detailed set of recommendations to central ministries to strengthen care, justice and rehabilitation for acid-attack survivors. The proposals follow a...
The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Delhi, organised an outreach programme in New Delhi to promote financial literacy and build awareness about the newly introduced Income Tax Act,...
A petition concerning alleged unauthorised elephant rides near Amber Fort has brought renewed attention to wildlife regulation, tourist safety, and enforcement of heritage-area rules in Jaipur. The Rajasthan...
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the January 13, 2022 notification that declared parts of three grama panchayats around Col Sher Jung National Park, also known as...
The Chenchu tribal communities living in the core area of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve have opposed attempts to relocate them from their forest hamlets. They said their families...
