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Citizenship by Registration: A Pathway to Belonging Citizenship, the legal status that grants individuals full membership in a nation, is a complex and multifaceted concept. It defines rights, obligations, and privileges, shaping individuals’ lives and societies’ structures. While birthright citizenship is often the primary route to acquiring citizenship, several countries offer alternative pathways, including citizenship … Read more
Decentralized Planning is a type of planning where local organisations and institutions formulate, adopt, execute actions and supervise the plan without interference by the central body. Decentralized planning in the State operated mainly through the following institutions and instruments; Grama Sabha (GS): People’s participation in Decentralization was sought to be ensured mainly through meetings of … Read more
The Single Citizenship Conundrum: A Global Perspective The concept of citizenship, once a relatively straightforward matter of belonging to a single nation-state, is increasingly complex in the 21st century. The rise of globalization, migration, and transnational identities has brought to the fore the question of single citizenship, prompting debate and reform across the globe. This … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> – National Institution for Transforming India The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India: A Constitutional Pillar of India’s Economic Landscape The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935, stands as a cornerstone of India’s economic framework. Its role extends far beyond mere monetary management, encompassing crucial functions that directly impact the lives of every Indian citizen. This article delves into the constitutional … Read more
Policy alternatives Public-Private Sector PARTNERSHIP (PPP) Public-private partnerships between a government agency and private-sector company can be used to finance, build and operate projects, such as public transportation networks, parks and convention centers. Financing a project through a public-private partnership can allow a project to be completed sooner or make it a possibility … Read more
The Discretionary Powers of the Governor: A Balancing Act Between Executive Authority and Democratic Accountability The Governor, as the chief executive of a state, holds a position of immense power and responsibility. While their primary role is to execute the laws passed by the legislature, they also possess a range of discretionary powers that allow … Read more
Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Community based organizations (CBO’s) are nonprofit groups that work at a local level to improve life for residents. The focus is to build Equality across Society in all streams – Health care, Environment, quality of Education, access to technology, access to spaces and information for the disabled, to name … Read more
Freedom from Taxation for Promotion of a Religion: A Critical Examination of Article 27 The right to freedom of religion is a cornerstone of international human rights law, enshrined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and further elaborated upon in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). However, … Read more
Lengthiest Written Constitution: Originally our constitution contained 395 articles divided in 22 parts and 8 schedules. Constitution has been amended 98 times. Currently there are 25 Parts, 12 Schedules, and 448 Articles. These figures show our constitution as the most comprehensive constitution in the world. (British have no written constitution and Constitution of USA had … Read more