Synopsis: NITI Aayog has released a draft National Policy on migrant workers. Though it is well-intentioned, it fails to address the policy misrepresentations which is at the root of migrant workers’ issues. Introduction The suffering of migrant workers during the pandemic raised awareness about their scale, vulnerability, and role in the economy. It also led… Continue reading Critical Evaluation of Draft National Policy on Migrant workers
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List of “Indian diaspora members” holding key positions globally
What is the News? Indiaspora, a US-based organisation released the 2021 Indiaspora Government Leaders List. The list includes Indian origin persons occupying the highest positions globally. About the Indiaspora Government Leaders List: The list recognizes more than 200 persons of Indian origin. It includes persons, occupied leadership positions in as many as 15 countries. More… Continue reading List of “Indian diaspora members” holding key positions globally
Awareness Campaign to dispel ‘rumours’ on NPR, Census
What is the News? The Union Home Ministry is planning an awareness campaign for the National Population Register(NPR) and Census. Facts: Need: As per a parliamentary committee, there is a lot of dissatisfaction and fear among people regarding the upcoming NPR and Census exercise. Communication Campaign: Ministry will use the right kind of messaging to… Continue reading Awareness Campaign to dispel ‘rumours’ on NPR, Census
Socio-Economic and Caste Census: A Need for reforms
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 1 – population and associated issues Synopsis: Socio-Economic and Caste Census is suffering from many issues. All the issues must be removed before the next exercise is conducted. Introduction The Census of India is one of the largest exercises which counts and collects demographic and socio-economic information on the Indian… Continue reading Socio-Economic and Caste Census: A Need for reforms
HelpAge India gets ‘2020 UN Population Award’
Source: Click here News: HelpAge India,an NGO has received the ”2020 UN Population Award” in the institutional category for its contribution towards serving disadvantaged elderly people and raising awareness on their cause. Facts: UN Population Award: It was established by the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in 1981. Objective: The award honours an individual and/or institution in recognition of… Continue reading HelpAge India gets ‘2020 UN Population Award’
Partners in Population and Development (PPD)
Source : Click here News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the Inter Ministerial Conference by Partners in Population and Development(PPD). Facts: Partners in Population and Development(PPD): It is an Intergovernmental alliance formed during the International Conference on Population and Development(ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994. Aim: To expand and strengthen South-South collaboration between and among… Continue reading Partners in Population and Development (PPD)
The issue of Demographic Dividend in India | Nov. 10th, 2020
In News: India can achieve the goal of self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta) by enhancing the capability of youth. About Demographic Dividend: According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), demographic dividend meansthe economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. The change in age structure is typically brought on by a decline… Continue reading The issue of Demographic Dividend in India | Nov. 10th, 2020
What is demographic dividend?
In News: India can achieve the goal of self-reliance (atma nirbharta) by enhancing the capability of youth. About Demographic Dividend: According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), demographic dividend means the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. The change in age structure is typically brought on by a decline… Continue reading What is demographic dividend?
