Public policy is often envisioned as a tool to address societal needs, promote equitable development, and strengthen governance. In India, a country characterized by deep social, cultural, and economic diversity, public policy plays a central role in shaping the lives of millions.
Money Laundering has its meaning in the term ‘launder’ which originates from the term ‘laundromats'—these were used as a front by crime syndicates for illegal activities. As laundromats clean our dirty clothes, money acquired through illegal activities is laundered and pushed into the economy as coming from a legitimate source.
The Government of India launched the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform in 2012, under the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).
In recognition of their unique contribution to our ecosystem and the lack of awareness surrounding their state of being, every August 9th is observed as the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples.
Conceived as part of India’s Digital India mission, the Government eAuction System is a centralized, fully digital platform created by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
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.
Policy UpdateSwanami Ghosh Background The Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95) is part of India’s social security system for employees in organized sector enterprises, governed by the Central Government through Section 6A of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,…