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  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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The Delhi Master Plan (MPD) for 2041

By examining the current trends, patterns, and needs of the populace, the Master Plan for Delhi acts as an action plan to address these issues and direct the city's development. The administrative body responsible for MPD is the Delhi Development Authority. However, the central government and all other agencies involved in the development plan must work together to implement it. In 1962, the Delhi Development Act of 1957 was used to promote the first MPD plan. The following plan, which was implemented in 2001 and 2021, offered a comprehensive framework for Delhi's planned development.

National Centres of Excellence for Skilling 2024

The Government has established the National Centres of Excellence for Skilling, which are being operationalized through the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). It offers training aligned with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) levels 5 to 8. These advanced programs focus on high-end technical skills that are currently not very well presented in the Indian skilling ecosystem.

The Ministry Of Commerce and Industry: Building India’s Global Trade Powerhouse

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry was established under the Government of India to boost, regulate, and monitor the trade of goods and services domestically and internationally, inducing economic growth by developing industries, collaborating with the world for trade partnerships, and fostering commercial relationships.

Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme in Budget 2025-26: Promoting Multilingual Education

In the Union Budget 2025–2026, the Indian government unveiled the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme (BBPS), which aims to democratize education through multilingualism. It is a significant step towards guaranteeing the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, whose thrust is very strong on mother language-based learning, especially for foundational classes.

Smart Cities Mission 2015: Transforming Urban India for a Sustainable Future

Launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 25, 2015, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Smart Cities Mission aims to improve the standard of living in 100 carefully chosen cities by offering effective services, strong infrastructure, and a sustainable environment. By concentrating on the social, economic, institutional, and physical pillars of urban development, the mission seeks to advance sustainability, inclusiveness, and economic growth through smart solutions

Weaponizing Power: How Political Protection Shields Workplace Harassers and Silences Women

Workplace harassment is not just a violation of professional ethics; it is an outright breach of fundamental constitutional rights. When a woman is denied justice after facing harassment, her right to equality (Article 14), protection from discrimination (Article 15), right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 19), and right to life and dignity (Article 21) are all compromised.

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