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PM Cares for Children Scheme, NCPCR, POCSO Act: A Look at Initiatives to Promote Child Protection and Welfare

06 Oct 2023 09:05 AM IST

The Constitution of India accords highest priority to safety and well-being of children. Children constitute about 39% of the total population of India (Census 2011). It has been widely accepted by policy makers of our country that investments made for the survival, education, protection and overall well-being of children helps

National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development: Developing and Promoting Social Action

05 Oct 2023 09:31 AM IST

The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, popularly known as NIPCCD, is a premier organisation established by the government for the promotion of voluntary action, research, training and documentation in the overall domain of women and child development. It was set up in New Delhi, in the year

As flash floods hit Sikkim, state’s largest hydro project suffers major damage

05 Oct 2023 09:29 AM IST

Sikkim Urja (formerly known as Teesta Urja), the largest hydroelectric power project in Sikkim, has suffered extensive damage in the wake of a flash flood that occurred on Tuesday night. The dam and the bridge connecting the powerhouse were swept away, and the water levels in the Teesta River in

Mission Shakti: Budgeting to positively impact women and bridge gender gaps

04 Oct 2023 08:41 AM IST

The concept of gender budgeting concentrates on gender-based and equality-focused assessment for redistribution of economic resources. The goal of such a budget is to support measures for gender parity by utilising the resources available and implementing optimal techniques, and procedures during a budget cycle. Gender budgets were established to promote

Bihar Caste Census data: A look at its timeline, potential future impacts

04 Oct 2023 08:36 AM IST

Bihar’s Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar released the full findings of the state’s caste survey on Monday. The report, the first of its kind, revealed that Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) constitute 63 percent of the state’s total population. The Extremely Backward

Reservations for OBCs, EBCs in focus following release of Bihar’s caste-based census data

03 Oct 2023 09:05 AM IST

The Bihar government on Monday released the findings of a caste survey conducted earlier this year. JDU supporters celebrate after Bihar government releases the caste-based census report, in Patna on Monday. The survey has, over the past several months, become a lightning rod of sorts for political parties in the

‘Research, Publication and Monitoring Scheme’: Implementing data-based corrective measures for existing welfare schemes

03 Oct 2023 08:58 AM IST

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, with an aim to achieve holistic development of women and children, detailed various schemes and programmes that it implemented in its Annual Report 2022-23 to ensure that they have a positive impact on various social, cultural and economic aspects of women and children.

Mahatma Gandhi: The Beacon of Nonviolence and Architect of India’s Freedom

02 Oct 2023 08:51 AM IST

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India, and passed away on January 30, 1948, in Delhi. He was a prominent Indian lawyer, politician, social reformer, and author who rose to prominence as a key leader in India’s struggle for

Canada says investigation into Nijjar’s killing ‘ongoing’ as civil groups, students worry about rising hate crimes

30 Sep 2023 09:15 AM IST

A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the “brazen hateful comments” and a “hostile environment against Hindus” in Canada. The group has asked Ottawa not to “mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror” and endorse hate crimes by being silent on the issue. The demand by Indian-Americans came after

After Women’s Bill Victory, a Look at Welfare Schemes for Women at Central and State levels

30 Sep 2023 09:11 AM IST

Days after its historic passage in both houses of the Parliament, the Women’s Reservation Bill received the nod of President Droupadi Murmu on 29 September. With this, the legislation has now become a law. The Government of India, in a gazette notification, stated that the Bill has become an Act

Cardiovascular diseases growing crisis in India, leading cause of death, say experts

30 Sep 2023 09:08 AM IST

Over the past decade, cardiovascular diseases or CVDs have emerged as a growing health crisis in India. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), CVDs are the leading cause of death in the country, responsible for nearly 28 per cent of all fatalities. CVDs, which include heart failure

NIA chargesheet refers to Hardeep Singh Nijjar as ‘global terrorist’

29 Sep 2023 09:05 AM IST

In a chargesheet filed against listed terrorists Arshdeep Dalla, Lakhbir Singh Landa, and Harinder Singh Rinda, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had in the chargesheet referred to Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a “global terrorist.” This is particularly significant since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had, two weeks ago, levelled allegations

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