The Aspirational Districts Programme was lauded in a UNDP report.
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) lauded India’s Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) in the report, saying it should serve as a model for several other countries where regional disparities in development status persist for a variety of reasons.
According to the report, previously neglected districts, including those in remote locations and those affected by Left Wing Extremism, have experienced more Growth and development in the last three years than ever before as a result of concerted efforts under the ADP.
The Supreme Court has issued the Draft Model Rules for Court proceeding’s Live-Streaming and Recording. The Rules are part of the National Policy and Action Plan for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Implementation in the Judiciary.In Swapnil Tripathi v Supreme Court of India (2018), the Supreme Court ruled in favour of live-streaming the proceedings at the apex court. It determined that live streaming proceedings are part of the right to access guaranteed by Article 21.
Except for cases involving matrimonial disputes, gender-based violence, or minors, all proceedings in high courts can be televised.