The Ministry of Social Justice has recently proposed expanding the scope of the NAMASTE Scheme from towns and cities to rural areas as well. Under the proposal, the scheme would also cover drain cleaners and workers engaged in sewage treatment plants (STPs) and faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs). Throughout history, the society has undergone profound… Continue reading Manual Scavenging – Reasons & Solutions – Explained Pointwise
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Surrogate Advertising – Explained Pointwise
Regulatory authorities recently issued show-cause notices to prominent celebrities for endorsing surrogate products like flavored cardamom that indirectly promote banned pan masala. This crackdown highlights intensifying legal scrutiny on celebrity accountability, misleading advertisements, and public health compliance in India. Table of Content What is surrogate advertising? Why is it used by certain companies? What are… Continue reading Surrogate Advertising – Explained Pointwise
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 – Provisions, Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, recently passed by Parliament, seeks to reform India’s mineral governance by restricting unregulated State-level levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands and creating a more predictable fiscal regime. However, its curbs on State levies raise concerns over fiscal federalism, State autonomy and revenue loss. Table… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 – Provisions, Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Benefits and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Ken-Betwa Link Project is a ‘flagship’ project of the Government and ‘it is critical for the water security and socio-economic development of Bundelkhand region’. The project was approved in December 2021 by the Union Government. The Ken-Betwa Link project is expected to cost INR 44,605 crore. While the project is expected to benefit the… Continue reading Ken-Betwa Link Project: Benefits and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 1st and 2nd week
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Coastal Erosion in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Recently, in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that about 28% of Odisha’s 564-km coastline is experiencing erosion, based on a study by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR). The NCCR monitors long-term shoreline changes along India’s coastline. Table of Content What… Continue reading Coastal Erosion in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – Progress, Impact & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Launched on August 28, 2014, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) marked a major step towards bringing unbanked sections of society into the formal financial system. Completing 12 years this year, the scheme has played a crucial role in advancing financial inclusion and enhancing the dignity and economic empowerment of millions, particularly women, youth… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – Progress, Impact & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
National Food Security Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India’s journey towards food security reached a significant milestone with the enactment of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, transforming the “right to food” into a legal entitlement and marking a shift from a welfare to a rights-based approach. Recently, the Department of Food and Public Distribution proposed the Draft National Food Security (Amendment)… Continue reading National Food Security Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Tribunals in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Recently, Parliament passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, providing for an independent National Tribunals Commission (NTC) to oversee the appointments, administration and functioning of 16 major tribunals. This article examines the constitutional framework, historical evolution, significance, challenges for tribunals in India. Table of Content What are Tribunals, and what are their key characteristics? What… Continue reading Tribunals in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
MSMEs – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Parliament has recently passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bull that amends the 2006 Act strengthens delayed-payment mechanisms, mandates greater use of TReDS, streamlines dispute resolution, and promotes ease of doing business for MSMEs. Table of Content What are MSMEs? What is the role of MSMEs in India’s… Continue reading MSMEs – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
