Policy Update Sanju Joshi The housing scheme was introduced in 1967 by DDA, and since then, it has provided more than a million houses to people in Delhi. The initial goal was to provide houses to migrants and economically weaker…
The National Capital Region (NCR) is India’s largest polycentric urban centre, spanning Delhi and adjoining districts of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (about 55,083 sq km, ~60 million people The NCR Planning Board (NCRPB), a statutory body constituted under the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 is authorised with harmonising land use and infrastructure in this cross-state region
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which implies "One India, Best India," is an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2015. The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative was launched on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary to honour his crucial role in integrating India. He helped bring together over 562 princely states into one nation. EBSB aims to promote cultural exchange and national unity.EBSB promotes cultural exchanges, language learning, and shared celebrations to strengthen the national identity. The initiative was officially launched on October 31, 2016, showcasing the strong support of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
With a lack of economic opportunities in rural India, India faces a critical problem of rapid urbanisation, driven by migration at a rate of 30 people per minute. In 2011, 30% of India’s population lived in urban areas
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched in 2014 the Special Manpower Development Programme for Chips to System Design (SMDP-C2SD).
The rural population in India currently stands at 909 million (almost 68.8% of the total population) and has shown a growth rate of about 11%. Large parts of rural areas in the country are parts of clusters of settlements, in relative proximity to one another. These clusters typically demonstrate growth potential, have certain economic drivers, and have the ability to leverage locational and competitive advantages
The Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), launched under the Ministry of Women and Child Development as part of the ‘Mission Shakti’ scheme, represents a transformative approach to addressing the multi-dimensional needs of women in India. Developed under the Samarthya sub-scheme, HEW serves as a comprehensive, one-stop support system that facilitates inter-sectoral convergence across services, schemes, and programs meant for women. It aims to ensure that women can access information, benefits, and entitlements in a streamlined and efficient manner, thereby fostering their holistic empowerment and participation in society. It reflects the government’s larger commitment to ensuring inclusive growth and sustainable development, aligning with international goals like SDG 5: Gender Equality and national visions like Atmanirbhar Bharat.