Policy UpdateTanmyi Anthwal Background: Back in 2014–15, the Indian government established the National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NF-OBC) program under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to increase the chances for OBC students to pursue higher education and…
The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 is a comprehensive redesign of India's direct taxation regime, based on the decades-old Income-Tax Act, 1961, which by 2025 had become cumbersome from having a large number of amendments and mounting litigation.
The biotechnology industry has become a pillar of contemporary science and technology, providing solutions for critical problems in medicine, agriculture, energy, and environmental stewardship. Governments and educational establishments worldwide have implemented specific programs to promote and reward exceptional biotechnologists in order to enhance research capabilities and stimulate innovation.
The Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) Certification Programme is a national-level online training and certification initiative launched by India’s Ministry of Tourism in late 2019/ early 2020.
A Parliamentary Government is a form of government in which all policies and bills regarding governance are formed after discussions and debates among the House of Representatives, which requires time and resources. The parliamentary programmes in India covers numerous intricate matters, including financial, legislative, and non-legislative matters concerning various Ministries/Departments of the Government.
Government websites had always exhibited significant inconsistencies in terms of design, technology, content, and accessibility, resulting in challenges to the delivery of service and engagement of citizens using them. Hence, there was a clear need for stark changes in how the government planned to make Digital India a reality. The Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) represent an integral initiative in India's e-governance landscape. Conceived in February 2009 by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), GIGW aims to standardize the fragmented digital presence of government entities across the nation.
Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya (SBSV) is a national campaign driving ‘Clean India: Clean School’ launched by the Government of India on 25th September 2014, an initiative focused on improving sanitation and hygiene practices in Indian schools. It ensures that each school has well-maintained water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.