According to the definition of wetland under Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017, an area of marsh, fen, peat land or water; whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed … Continue reading Conservation of Wetlands in India
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Restructuring of Defence Forces – Challenges and Changes
The modernisation/reforms of defence forces is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. In order to reduce arms dependency and promote indigenous manufacturing of defence equipment, a comprehensive revamped ‘Make and Innovation’ … Continue reading Restructuring of Defence Forces – Challenges and Changes
The Contribution of Food Processing Sector in GDP
The contribution of the food processing sector has increased continuously with Gross Value Added (GVA) in food processing sector from Rs.1.34 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 2.37 lakh crore in 2020-21 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.97%. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) implements various schemes with an objective of … Continue reading The Contribution of Food Processing Sector in GDP
Ease of Justice: Equally Important as Ease of Living
‘Need for a New Legal Framework Governing Telecommunication in India’
Introduction Telecommunication has the potential to unleash the true power of India’s economy, accelerate socio-economic transformation and enable achievement of the vision of an “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat”. Telecommunication is an enabler of digital governance that emphasizes data driven and people-centric delivery of goods and services to citizens and enterprises. Universal, resilient, secure, accessible, and affordable … Continue reading ‘Need for a New Legal Framework Governing Telecommunication in India’
Improvement in the Living Conditions of Scheduled Tribes in India
As per National Family Health Surveys (NFHS) conducted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in respect of Scheduled Tribes – Infant Mortality Rate has declined from 62.1 (2005-06) to 41.6 (2019-21); Data pertaining to decennial Census, management information system, sample surveys conducted by different Ministries / Departments of Government of India, reveal that over … Continue reading Improvement in the Living Conditions of Scheduled Tribes in India
The Population Paradox: Tackling Major Challenges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J8-DAdPhAQ It took hundreds of thousands of years for the world population to grow to 1 billion and then it grew seven times in just another 200 years or so. The global population reached the 7 billion mark in 2011 and it is all set to cross 8 Billion this year. This number is expected … Continue reading The Population Paradox: Tackling Major Challenges
Vice President calls for Increasing Female Participation in the Formal Labour force in Country
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today expressed concern over low female participation in the formal labour force in India and called for addressing this problem on a war footing by all the stakeholders. He also emphasized the need to ensure wage parity for women across all industries. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee celebration of … Continue reading Vice President calls for Increasing Female Participation in the Formal Labour force in Country
Social Media & Law – Contentious Intermediary Status
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZqpSTDK8NY To ensure that social media companies comply with Indian laws, the government is working towards bringing an amendment in the IT Rules of 2021, under which it is considering setting up appellate committees which will have the power to overrule decisions taken by the company's grievance cell, in line with the law of the … Continue reading Social Media & Law – Contentious Intermediary Status
Prime Minister’s address at Natural Farming Conclave
On the occasion of 75th year of independence, the country has started working on various such goals, which will become the basis for major changes in the times to come. During the ‘Amritkaal’, the foundation of progress of the country is that spirit of everyone's effort which is leading our development journey. The leadership of … Continue reading Prime Minister’s address at Natural Farming Conclave
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