Synopsis: Despite the difficult nature of their duties, the police are neglected a lot. Introduction There have been many instances where our forces lost their lives in the line of duty. To pay tribute to those forces, October 21 is celebrated as Police Commemoration Day. What is the story behind October 21? On October 21,… Continue reading The poor conditions of protectors
Tag: Governance
PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key features of the 60 point action plan?2.1 Leveraging IT and Technology for Governance2.2 Improve Business Climate2.3 Upgrading the Civil Services3 Other Key Features of the Action Plan What is the News? The Government of India has prepared a comprehensive 60-point action plan following the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs
Shipping Minister launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations
What is the news? Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched a port mobile application called “MyPortApp” in Kolkata today. Also, inauguration of a 1 Mega Watt solar plant in Haldia port to produce renewable energy for port operations. What are some key features of the “MyPortApp”? The App includes all port details digitally and monitor operations virtually, is aimed to promote… Continue reading Shipping Minister launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations
The fund without a care for the RTI
Synopsis: The PM openly seeks support for donations towards PM CARES. But given the non-transparent nature of this fund, it needs to be closely scrutinized. Contents1 Introduction2 What makes PM CARES unique from other such funds?3 What are the issues with the establishment of PM CARES?4 What is the current status of PM CARES?5 What… Continue reading The fund without a care for the RTI
Make departments smart, first
Synopsis: E-governance holds the promise of improving local governance, but only if we pay attention to the basics. Introduction To have a smart city, there is a need to make all the departments of the city smart. In such cities, good governance is dependent on good service delivery. This requires good availability of data. Thus,… Continue reading Make departments smart, first
Citizen scorecards for better accountability
Synopsis: The CAG’s auditing standards highlight the importance of performance audits for promoting transparency and evaluating outcomes. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Public accounts Committee (PAC)?3 What is the work of PAC?4 What are the citizen scorecards?5 How can the scorecards be made?6 How these scorecards will prove beneficial? Introduction Soon, Parliament is going to… Continue reading Citizen scorecards for better accountability
Creating citizen centric police
Synopsis: Despite Prakash Singh’s judgement on police reforms, the reforms largely remain on paper. Thus, this demands a closer and deeper analysis. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges facing police reforms?3 What were the recommendations given by the Supreme Court?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction On September 22, 2006, in the historic Judgement… Continue reading Creating citizen centric police
Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
What is the News? Meghalaya chief minister and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister has jointly launched ‘MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture’. About MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Aim: To improve service delivery and governance for the people of Meghalaya using the power of digital technologies. Pillars: MeghEA initiative is spread across 6 pillars namely: Governance, Human… Continue reading Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
The next step in democratic evolution is overdue
Source: This post is based on the article “The next step in democratic evolution is overdue” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: The article highlights the importance of democracy and the base or structure on which it is built i.e constitutions and laws. Synopsis: India must change, from elected authoritarianism towards participative… Continue reading The next step in democratic evolution is overdue
Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Source: PIB What is the news? In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions stated various administrative reforms brought by the government, to encourage greater efficiency, to transparency and create corruption free governance by increasing accountability and reduce scope for discretion. Reforms Initiated Launch of… Continue reading Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
