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The Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched on October 11, 2014, as a flagship rural development initiative to translate Mahatma Gandhi's vision of an ideal Indian village into contemporary reality. Each Member of Parliament adopts a Gram Panchayat under this program to direct its overall development, emphasizing social and infrastructure growth equally.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, enacted by the Indian Parliament on April 3, 2025, has emerged as a lightning rod for controversy, encapsulating the tensions between governance reform and minority rights in India’s diverse democracy. With waqf properties—valued at over ₹100,000 crore and spanning 940,000 acres—representing the third-largest landholding entity after Indian Railways and the Armed Forces, the bill’s stated aim is to enhance transparency and efficiency in their management.
T K Arun In every challenge, there is an opportunity – sure, that is a tired old cliché, but China’s decision to weaponise its near monopoly over the supply of rare-earth bearing permanent magnets has converted the cliché into an…
The dream of a clean energy world is compelling. Sun-drenched solar farms and silent electric vehicles symbolize a sustainable future. This global energy transition away from fossil fuels is well underway. But as we race towards this greener tomorrow, are we considering the new geopolitical fault lines and hidden complexities emerging today?
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research is a programme launched by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract talented individuals who specialise in research in the science field. The main objective of this programme is to encourage students aged 10 to 27 years to pursue higher education in various science subjects through scholarships, fellowships, and awards for exceptional participants.
In an era of digital transformation, where technology has revolutionized how people interact, communicate, and engage with institutions, governance has embraced the winds of change. Among the most compelling illustrations of this evolution in India is the MyGov platform, a pioneering initiative of the Government of India designed to foster participatory governance by enabling direct citizen engagement in policy-making and administration.