Category Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

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.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2015: Hope in Headlines or Change on Ground?

The phrase "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" is a catchword in Hindi and literally translates as "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter." The term implies two fundamental steps: 'Bachao' (save) – that is, saving the girl child from pre-birth elimination and early neglect; and 'Padhao' (educate) – which implies that girls need to be educated so that they are empowered and equally integrated into society.

Overseas Workers Research Centre (OWRC), Migrant Resource Centres (MRC)   

India’s formal support for the migrant workers began under the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (now MEA). The Overseas Workers Resource Centre (OWRC) was launched in January 2008 (which was inaugurated on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas) as a 24/7 helpdesk for emigrant workers. This intervention was urgently needed due to the persistent systematic gaps and vulnerabilities in India’s pre-existing emigration framework, which has failed to adequately protect the low-skilled migrant workers and especially those heading to the Gulf Countries. Some of India’s broader emigration governance included the Legacy of Broker-Based Emigration (Pre-2000s), Weakness of the Emigration Act, 1983, and Inadequate Institutional Coordination pre-2000s.

Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) – Transforming India’s Scientific Infrastructure (2022-23)

The Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) programme, launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has the vision to establish a shared, professionally managed Science and Technology (S&T) facility for the nation as a whole.

The Sagarmala Programme – 2015

India, country with vast coastline of 7,517 kilometres and 14,500 kilometres of navigable waterways which possesses huge potential in maritime sector, seeing the potential of enormous coast and waterways, Government of India under Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways launched the Sagarmala Project in 2015 which included comprehensive as well as strategic framework for port led development with aim to integrate the port development with industrial expansion, community upliftment and connectivity enhancement.

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…

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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