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Zero Accountability, the New Normal: How Systemic Governance Failures Continue Without Consequences

This is becoming normal in India: No accountability. From the pothole that killed a schoolgirl in UP and the tap water that poisoned infants in Indore to the exam paper leak for the third consecutive year, a new normal is emerging. And is there a chance of anyone being punished or these occurrences? The answer is: No.

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Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme for Higher Education Loan (2009)

The Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSIS) was launched on 1 April 2009 to ease the financial barrier to higher education for students from economically weaker sections. It works by covering the full interest on eligible education loans during the moratorium period, so students aren't accumulating interest while they're still studying.

Affirmative Action and Social Justice Reading Dr. Ambedkar Rawls and Amartya Sen Together

Affirmative Action and Social Justice: Reading Dr. Ambedkar, Rawls and Amartya Sen Together

Affirmative action is one of the most debated instruments of modern democratic governance. Its critics often view reservation and other forms of preferential treatment as a departure from equality. They argue that individuals should be judged by the same standards, regardless of caste, race, gender, or social background. Supporters, however, argue that formal equality is insufficient in societies shaped by historical discrimination. Social inequalities often continue to influence access to education, employment, political representation, and social status.

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