News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual study of state finances. What are the findings of the report? -States’ gross fiscal deficit breached the 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) mark. -Combined revenue deficit of the state governments rose from 0.1% of GDP in 2018-19 to 2% of GDP in 2020-21 because… Continue reading Annual Report on State Finances: The vital third tier
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Small grant but a big opportunity for local bodies
News: 15th Finance commission recommended a health grant of 70,000 crore which is to be released over the next 5 years. Out of this nearly 8000 crore was released to urban and rural local bodies. This would be 2.3% of the total health expenditure. This has the potential of having a huge impact on health… Continue reading Small grant but a big opportunity for local bodies
Stronger at the grassroots: On strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
Synopsis: About PRIs, role played by them in COVID-19 crisis, need to build their capacity further so that they can deal with these kinds of situations in stronger way. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are PRIs? 3 How PRI played a key role in tackling COVID-19 crisis? 4 How we can further build the capacity of PRIs? Introduction The Panchayati Raj was first adopted by Nagaur in Rajasthan… Continue reading Stronger at the grassroots: On strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021 and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Panchayats3 About the People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas 20214 What is Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard?5 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP) What is the news? Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development has launched People’s Plan Campaign 2021– Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas and Vibrant Gram… Continue reading Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021 and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard
NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021–22. About North Eastern Region District SDG Index: Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The index has… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Our ADP model will unlock the power of data to improve lives
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To understand the Aspirational district programme (ADP) Synopsis: ADP has been lauded for its result-driven approach. It becomes important to understand its features. Introduction United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) lauded India’s aspirational district program (ADP) It is the world’s largest initiative in result based governance, reaching 250 Million people in 112 districts.… Continue reading Our ADP model will unlock the power of data to improve lives
Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Reviving tribal self-governance system Synopsis: The PESA Act is considered to be the backbone of tribal legislation in India. Proper implementation can rejuvenate self-governance system in Jharkhand. Contents1 Background2 Traditional governance system of Adivasis: Village Council3 Issues with traditional governance system4 Introduction of PESA5 PESA violations6 Way forward Background During… Continue reading Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign:3 Significance of the campaign:4 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP): What is the News? The government of India has launched the People’s Plan Campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP). About Sabki Yojna… Continue reading Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
