The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu called for reviving Indian folklore traditions and utilising their potential to advocate social causes such as preventing gender discrimination and protection of the girl child. Expressing his concern over the gradual decline in the popularity of various traditional folk forms, he said that communities that once practised folk … Continue reading The Way Forward for Indian Folklore Traditions

Intellectual Property Rights – Fuel for Innovation in India

Technology & ideas are the twin engines of growth, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are the fuel that powers them. There is need to bring an IP revolution for Inclusive Progress in the nation and strengthening IPR laws. This will boost job creation, quality, competitiveness & manufacturing. Powered by Intellectual Property, India can be the "Innovation … Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights – Fuel for Innovation in India

Global Temperature: United Nation’s Code Red (IPCC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DNNBD_nLF0&list=PLVOgwA_DiGzoqQsGjmamTu6f453RWpm_I&index=3 The United Nations has issued new warnings on the status of climate change. The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has projected global temperature to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming over the next 20 years under all scenarios.

Role of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Doubling Farmers’ Income

The Government of India has launched the Central Sector Scheme of “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)” to form and promote 10,000 new FPOs which will leverage economies of scale in production and marketing with a view to enhance productivity through efficient, cost effective and sustainable resource use for ensuring sustainable income … Continue reading Role of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Doubling Farmers’ Income

Policy and Programmes for the Elders

In pursuance of the National Policy for Older Persons (NPOP), a National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) was constituted in 1999 under the Chairpersonship of the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment to oversee implementation of the Policy and advise the Government in the formulation and implementation of policy and programmes for the aged. In … Continue reading Policy and Programmes for the Elders

Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code – Associated Issues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnkbycQe9hw The Supreme Court recently sought a reply from the Centre on a PIL seeking gender and religion-neutral uniform grounds of succession and inheritance for citizens in the country. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde issued notice to the Ministries' of Home Affairs, Law and Justice, and Women and Child Development on … Continue reading Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code – Associated Issues

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 will prove to be a catalyst in the development of small airports and help enhance air connectivity in far-flung areas. The bill allows tariff determination of a 'group of airports' by way of amending the definition of 'major airport.' The bill amends the provisions of the law … Continue reading Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021

Efforts and Strategy to Tackle the Menace of Forest Fires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfSFNiYg5Eg At least 85 forest fires are raging in Uttarakhand, and have destroyed more than 165 acres of land in the past 2 days. The worst-affected districts include Pauri, Almora, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Tehri. The Centre has deployed the National Disaster Relief Force and also pressed IAF helicopters into service to douse the fires. According … Continue reading Efforts and Strategy to Tackle the Menace of Forest Fires

United Nations Security Council Presidency: India’s Agenda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0obdn5SouX0 India has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August and is set to organise key events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.