Upgradation of Merit of SC Students: Access Without Retention?
The Upgradation of Merit of SC Students is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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India’s Strategic Recalibration: The Significance of Modi’s Europe Outreach
From green technologies and semiconductors to defence cooperation, energy security, Arctic research and supply-chain resilience, the PM Modi’s tour underlined New Delhi’s determination to build trusted long-term partnerships with economically advanced and politically influential European powers
The National Electricity Plan Framework for a Sustainable, Renewable and Reliable Source of Energy
The National Electricity Plan (NEP) is a statutory document prepared by India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under The Ministry of Power
Gram Panchayat Development Plan
Gram Panchayats are the basic local self-government units functioning within the three-tiered Panchayati Raj system. Article 243G of the Indian Constitution enables states to devolve power to Gram Panchayats for economic development and social justice of that region.
Assessing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: Progress and Challenges
On 12.05.2012, the Department of Disability Affairs was created under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, to construct policy frameworks for the primary issues of disability, and to serve as a central point of contact for a coordinating role across various stakeholders and organizations at the National/UT's & State level, as well as with Central Ministries and Departments.
Institutionalising Transgender Welfare : Assesing the NHRC advisory framework
The landmark NALSA v. Union of India (2014) Supreme Court judgment marked a historical milestone for equality under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, Non-Discrimination under Article 15, Right to Life and Liberty under Article 21, and self-perceived identity without the need for medical intervention.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.