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The Parliament Committees

Parliament committees play a crucial role in the legislative process. They scrutinise bills and policies in detail. These committees consist of members from various political parties. They gather evidence, hold inquiries, and produce reports. Their work ensures transparency and accountability in governance. Committees also address specific issues, such as finance or health. They contribute to informed decision-making in Parliament.

Union Territories, Scheduled Areas, Tribal Areas

Union territories refer to those territories which are directly under the control of the Union Government. Their administration...

 July 4, 2024

The Lok Adalat

Lok Adalats, (People's Courts), established by the government, settle disputes through conciliation and compromise. The first Lok Adalat...

 July 1, 2024

Council of Ministers functions

'The Council of Ministers functions on the principles of parliamentary features which are summed up as under: (a)...

 June 24, 2024

Cabinet Committees

'The Council of Ministers at the national level works through committees. In addition to these committees, there is...

 June 19, 2024

State Legislatures in India

In each State of India, there is a provision for a legislature (Article 168). It consists of the...

 June 17, 2024

The Parliament: Committees

The two Houses of the Parliament work through committees. As per India, 2014 reference journal, the committees are:...

 June 16, 2024

Cabinet Secretariat

'The Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister is responsible for the entire administration of the government of India...

 June 15, 2024

The Central Secretariat

'The National Democratic Alliance government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as guided by the mantra 'minimum government...

 June 14, 2024

India’s Parliamentary System

The Constitution of India has, more or less, opted f or a parliamentary democracy in the country. In...

 April 15, 2024

Standing Committee

The Standing Committee of the Indian Parliament has called for expedited government action to provide permanent disability certificates...

 September 14, 2023

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