Category Special Initiatives

Spatial Planning and Digital Transformation in the Panchayati Raj Institutions 

Spatial planning is traditionally used in urban contexts. In the modern era it is now increasingly getting relevant even in rural governance. It involves the organised use of land, resources and infrastructure based on geospatial guide development.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2015: Hope in Headlines or Change on Ground?

The phrase "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" is a catchword in Hindi and literally translates as "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter." The term implies two fundamental steps: 'Bachao' (save) – that is, saving the girl child from pre-birth elimination and early neglect; and 'Padhao' (educate) – which implies that girls need to be educated so that they are empowered and equally integrated into society.

Unseen and Undermined: The Workplace Bias Divorced Women Silently Battle

Dr Mitashree Tripathy Let’s be honest—divorce still carries baggage, especially for women. It’s like an invisible label that says, “I didn’t follow the script.” And in many workplaces, that label quietly sticks. What’s worse? Most people won’t say it out…

India’s Deep Ocean Mission, 2021: Charting New Frontiers in Marine Science and Technology

Policy Update Kumar Ankit  “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”                                                                                                            – Jacques-Yves Cousteau Introduction For any nation, the ocean’s depths are a treasure trove. The ocean is crucial for capturing carbon…

MeriPehchaan – National Single Sign-On (NSSO) – 2025

Launched on 4 July 2022 under Digital India, MeriPehchaan (NSSO) integrates Jan Parichay, e‑Pramaan, and DigiLocker into a single authentication framework.

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