Synopsis: Even though Pregnant women and children cannot get the Covid-19 vaccination, they continue to remain in prisons. The court has to provide interim bail to women, children and other vulnerable sections in prison. Introduction: Long pending prison reforms, overcrowded prisons made the situation of prisoners in India very cruel. The state of women’s prisons… Continue reading Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
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Need to Enact Siras Act on the Lines of Alan Turing law
Synopsis- Ex-post facto pardon to the convicts of homosexuality will serve justice to them. Alan Turing law is a perfect example in this case. Government should consider enacting Siras Act on the same line. Contents1 Introduction2 What is section 377?3 Ramchandra Siras Case –4 What is Alan Turing law? Introduction On September 6, 2018, India’s Supreme… Continue reading Need to Enact Siras Act on the Lines of Alan Turing law
Empowerment of Transgender community in India
Synopsis: The introduction of 13 members of the Empowerment of Transgender community into the Chhattisgarh police is an encouraging step. Introduction 13 members of the transgender community selected as constables under the Chhattisgarh police. This move is truly historic and exciting for this community. The Tamil Nadu police also welcomed a few transgender earlier. Their… Continue reading Empowerment of Transgender community in India
PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
What is the News? PMAY-Gramin (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin) achieves 92% of its target under the 1st phase (i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19). Target under PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G scheme aims to construct 2.95 crore houses with all basic amenities by the year 2021-22. However, the number of beneficiaries reduced from 2.95 crores to 2.14 crore.… Continue reading PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
Only 5.4% of houses under “PM Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)” Completed this year
Contents1 What is the News?2 Progress under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G):3 Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Scheme:4 About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin:5 Key Features of the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee about the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. Progress under… Continue reading Only 5.4% of houses under “PM Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)” Completed this year
Issue of Pension System in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Scenario3 Pension system in India4 Issues in the Pension system5 Need of pension system in India6 Step taken for improvement in Pension System7 Suggestions to improve Pension System8 Conclusion Introduction As per a United Nation’s report, the Population Share of the 60+ age group in India will increase to 20% by 2050… Continue reading Issue of Pension System in India – Explained, Pointwise
Appointment of Police officers for Prison Management
Synopsis: The appointment of Police officers for Prison management is not right. It is against strengthening the criminal justice system. Background Recently, the Uttarakhand government issued a notification to post IPS officers as superintendents of Prisons. A PIL has been filed against the government’s decision before the Uttarakhand High Court. What are the reasons for Posting… Continue reading Appointment of Police officers for Prison Management
“Sugamya Bharat App”
What is the News? Union Minister for Social justice and Empowerment is going to virtually launch the “Sugamya Bharat App”. About the Sugamya Bharat App: It is a mobile application developed to sensitise and enhance accessibility within the 3 pillars of the Accessible India Campaign. These pillars namely- the transportation sector, building an accessible environment… Continue reading “Sugamya Bharat App”
Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Synopsis: The government is focussing on the vaccination of frontline sanitation workers. However, the most vulnerable among them, Manual scavengers, did not gethe attention they deserve. Introduction India is far behind in understanding sanitation workers and their different categories. Manual scavengers belong to the lowest strata of unprotected sanitation workers. Many people in India believe… Continue reading Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Most Public buses are not accessible to PwDs
What is the News? According to government data, less than 7% of public buses in the country are fully accessible to PwDs as of December 2020. Target under Accessible India Campaign for Public Buses: Under the Accessible India Campaign, the deadline for making at least 25% of public buses fully accessible was March 2018. However,… Continue reading Most Public buses are not accessible to PwDs
