Category Governance and Law

NeGP

NeGP: National e-Gov AppStore 2013

The e-Government Appstore, established under the  National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) and Digital India, is hosted by the National Informatics centre under MeitY.The platform allows contributing entities (government/private) to upload applications (subject to multi-stage approval), which can then be searched, reviewed, rated and either invoked as Saas or downloaded for deployment. It hosts core components such as payment gateways, messaging modules, and MIS reporting tools for cross- use across departments.

Policy Update 10

Reimagining Rural Governance through Vibrant Gram Sabha & Panchayat NIRNAY Portals

The Vibrant Gram Sabha and Panchayat NIRNAY portals are key digital initiatives launched by the Government of India to modernize rural governance. Designed to boost transparency and encourage active citizen involvement in Gram Sabha (village assembly) meetings, these platforms replace the old paper-based processes with efficient, real-time digital systems.

STARS

STARS: Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences

The Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the Department of Higher Education, established in February 2019.  It operates with the main aim of promoting translational, India-centric research in sciences, to be implemented and managed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. The scheme functions to support socially relevant research in the following six basic thrust areas – Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Nanosciences, Data Sciences & Mathematics, and Earth Sciences.

API Setu

API SETU

API Setu is part of the Digital India initiative, implementing the principle of "Power To Empower", by enhancing technology accessibility . API Setu is a solution to various  barriers to entry such as, lack of API availability, proprietary standards, lack of common data standards, and N-to-N connections for API access by treating the issues more recursively, as balancing centralized governance and common policies for governance.

Spatial Planning and Digital Transformation in the Panchayati Raj Institutions 

Spatial planning is traditionally used in urban contexts. In the modern era it is now increasingly getting relevant even in rural governance. It involves the organised use of land, resources and infrastructure based on geospatial guide development.

When Women Join the Boardroom, But Don’t Get a Seat at the Table

Swagat Dash India’s Companies Act of 2013 and subsequent SEBI regulations mandated female board representation in listed companies. While the reforms boosted the percentage of women on boards—from around 5% in 2013 to over 18% by 2025—the depth of change…

Projects in Delhi Funded through Urban Development Fund (UDF) 

In 1992, the Government of India allowed conversion to freehold properties through one-time conversion fees. This created a funding mechanism where specific revenue streams supported urban development through revenue recycling. UDF is also central in bridging central and state schemes.

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