Broader Healthcare Spectrum: New PM-JAY scheme to all 70+ Senior Citizens in India
On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
Category Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – A Law of Extensive Debate
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), India’s principal anti-terrorism legislation was formulated in 1967 to prevent unlawful activities which threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India.
Understanding Youth Unemployment in India: Using PLFS Data
With a population of 1.4 billion, India is the world’s most populous country, home to 17% of the global population. Yet, with an average age of 29, it also has one of the youngest populations in the world.
International Day for Peace- 21 September: A Call to Action or an Echo of Empty Promises
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
Navigating Challenges: Immigration, Abortion, and Their Effects on U.S. Growth
Immigration has been a growth driver. Liberal abortion laws have led to reduced crime rates over time.
Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020: Strengthening Workplace Protections
The Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020, is a significant reform in India’s labour laws, aiming to simplify and consolidate workplace regulations.
Public Examinations (Preventions of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
On 21st June Union government announced the enforcement of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means ) Act, 2024 by releasing a statement: “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (1 of 2024), the Central Government hereby appoints the 21st day of June 2024, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force.”