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.
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.
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.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), came into being on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is a statutory body responsible for the protection, promotion, and enforcement of human rights. It includes the right to life, liberty, equality, and dignity as provided under Part III of the Indian Constitution and international instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Menstrual leaves are formulated to accommodate paid/unpaid leaves for those experiencing extreme symptoms of dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and other related health problems mark a milestone in the recognition of menstruation as a biological phenomenon that cannot be dismissed as a personal issue.
During the late 19th century, the British Indian Empire was under increasing pressure due to geopolitical tensions, internal disputes, and administrative imperatives to control a large subcontinent through an effective administrative system. The Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 was a response to these challenges, enacted on 22 July 1885 by the Imperial Legislative Council, and became effective from 1 October 1885.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.