Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background India’s welfare system has long failed to reach its most isolated communities — the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). These 75 communities live across 18 states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in around 22,000 habitations…
Policy UpdateParidhi Passi Background For over seven decades after Independence, millions of families living in rural India’s Abadi (inhabited) areas had no legal document proving ownership of the homes they lived in. These areas — referred to as lal dora…
Policy UpdateSiva Nandhana P Background The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established in August 2015 by the Government of India to address the escalating vulnerabilities posed by climate change, particularly in states and union territories susceptible to…
Policy UpdateSiva Nandhana P Background The Proactive and Responsive facilitation by the Interactive, Virtuous, and Environmental Single-window Hub (PARIVESH) represents a strategic institutional refurbishment in India’s environmental governance framework. The extensive nomenclature represents the comprehensive policy ambition of the Ministry…
The Legislative Department, under the Ministry of Law and Justice, occupies a pivotal position in India’s governance framework. Tasked with drafting, vetting, publishing and translating laws enacted by Parliament, it ensures that legislation is constitutionally sound, legally coherent, and aligned with policy objectives.
Tourism is a key pillar of India’s economy, contributing approximately ₹20–21 trillion (around 6–6.6% of GDP) in 2024 and supporting over 46 million jobs . The sector is largely driven by domestic tourism, which accounts for nearly 84% of total tourism spending in the country.
India’s governance landscape has undergone a major transformation with the strategic integration of information technology into public administration. Recognizing the critical role of digital transformation, the Government of India has implemented a series of reforms to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in governance.