Policy research paper released last week makes key recommendations for improving functioning of village councils & ensuring proper implementation of 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
From quiet feminism in Laapataa Ladies to TVF’s smash hit Panchayat, a nostalgia-infused Indian rural landscape has found a firm footing in the world of OTT viewership.
Term of nearly 28,000 local representatives ended on 9 January. Till now, J&K has no provision for reservation for OBCs in panchayats & municipalities unlike various other states.
First batch of panchayat representatives & functionaries, including 30 women, undergoes 5-day leadership & management development training at premier institute.
Till date, only a few gram panchayats have taken initiative towards becoming carbon neutral. It will be a step-wise guide for implementing projects, says a senior official.
Almost 3 yrs after the incident, prosecution filed status report this week, describing it as 'one of the most reprehensible crimes'. Matter is set to come up before HC on 18 July.
JJP's Digvijay Chautala says govt should accept demands of elected representatives of panchayats. But Dushyant asserts financial spending limit of sarpanches have been enhanced.
Modi’s scheduled to visit Jammu on 24 April — Panchayati Raj Diwas. But the panchayat representatives want more than ‘just announcements’ from the prime minister.
Article 32 of the Constitution guarantees the right to directly approach the Supreme Court for fundamental rights, but a massive backlog is threatening its effectiveness.
Sector analysts warn that with Go First expected to remain grounded & SpiceJet struggling, industry is likely to consolidate to just 2-3 player market, hampering competition.
Lt Gen Nilakantan says revised Entitlement Rules & Guide to Medical Officers for pensions had been revised to rationalise disability classification, quantification & granting of disability.
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.
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