Category Governance and Law

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) is one of the most important agencies of the Government of India, which is tasked with coordinating and facilitating legislative business between Parliament's two houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Founded as a department in 1949, the MoPA acts as an important interface between the Executive and the Legislature. India, being one of the largest democracies in the world, harmony between governance and representation needs to be preserved, and MoPA does just that.

8 Years of GST in India: What Went Wrong with the One-Nation-One-Tax Promise?

GST WAS LAUNCHED ON JULY 1, 2017 with the promise that it would transform the Indian economy. It was characterized as a second freedom since it would unify the nation. Eight years later, it is time to assess its performance. While the Prime Minister has lauded the tax, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, has criticised it since it marginalises the marginals.

Empowering Citizens Digitally: The Role of the National Portal of India

The National Portal of India is a core part of the National E-Governance Plan, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). This is the official portal of the Government of India, developed and hosted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), a premier ICT organisation of the Government of India under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. The main aim is to provide a single-window facility for government information and services, including the central government, state governments, district administrations, and panchayats.

Migration of the Millionaires: A New Indicator of Global Power Shifts

Millionaires are moving countries by the tens of thousands, at an increasing pace each year, according to Henley and Partners’ annual reports on Global Wealth Migration (for the latest iteration, see report). Some countries draw in millionaires, like a rare-earth infused permanent magnet snaps up iron filings: Singapore and the UAE, for example. Some lose their millionaires, like Britain, India and China.

The impact of political awareness in shaping political participation of women: A qualitative reflection on the Women’s reservation Act, 2023

Pradeesha C Introduction The Parliament passed the Women’s Reservation Bill in September 2023, markingcompletion of a long pending demand. Despite being one of the few countries to grantwomen voting rights immediately post-independence, India faced a serious issue, and thatwas heavy…

Beyond One-Third: Reimagining Women’s Power in India’s Democratic Renaissance

Sidharth Patra Introduction: The moment of political reckoning As India takes a stride in progressively reforming its governance structures, women’s participation in politics is finally gaining long-overdue recognition. Rising female voter turnouts, increased literacy rates among women, and civic engagement…

MeriPehchaan – National Single Sign-On (NSSO) – 2025

Launched on 4 July 2022 under Digital India, MeriPehchaan (NSSO) integrates Jan Parichay, e‑Pramaan, and DigiLocker into a single authentication framework.

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