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The Right to Information (RTI): Empowering Citizens through Transparency Introduction The Right to Information (RTI) is a fundamental human right that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities. It is a cornerstone of good governance, promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in decision-making processes. This article delves into the significance of RTI, exploring … Read more
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) is the global international organisation of sovereign independent states. It was established on 24 October 1945. The destruction caused by the Second World War and failure of the League of nations compelled the people to establish an international organisation for keeping the world away from war and in favour of … Read more
Schemes and Policies for Financial Inclusion: Bridging the Gap and Empowering Communities Financial inclusion, the ability of individuals and businesses to access and utilize a range of financial services, is a cornerstone of sustainable development. It empowers individuals, fosters economic growth, and strengthens social stability. However, billions of people worldwide remain excluded from the formal … Read more
Politics of sub-Regionalism and pressure groups in the Himachal Pradesh:- A sub-region refers to a small area within a region. Due to various factors, the people of a sub-region feel that they possess a distinct identity. A movement for the separation of that sub-region from a state or for the redressal of grievances in the … Read more
Joint Forest Management: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management Introduction The world’s forests are facing unprecedented pressures from deforestation, degradation, and climate change. These threats not only impact biodiversity and ecosystem services but also threaten the livelihoods of millions who depend on forests for their survival. In this context, sustainable forest management practices are … Read more
Citizen Charter The Citizens’ Charter is an instrument which seeks to make an organization transparent, accountable and citizen friendly. A Citizens’ Charter is basically a set of commitments made by an organization regarding the standards of service which it delivers. Every citizens’ charter has several essential components to make it meaningful; the first being the … Read more
Collective Responsibility: A Shared Burden, A Shared Future Collective responsibility, a concept deeply intertwined with the fabric of human societies, refers to the shared obligation of individuals within a group to contribute to the well-being and success of that group. It transcends individual actions and emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within a collective, acknowledging that … Read more
Strengthening of Ethical and moral values in governance The notion of “Good Governance” has become the buzzword these days in wake of Globalization-3/”>Globalization. Good governance is commonly described as a style of governance that is efficient, effective, responsive, Corruption free and citizen friendly for ensuring people’s trust in government and promoting social harmony, … Read more
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act: Reshaping Urban Governance in India The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 stands as a landmark legislation in India’s constitutional history, fundamentally altering the landscape of urban governance. This amendment, along with the subsequent enactment of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, introduced a new era of … Read more
LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL CONTROL OVER ADMINISTRATION The need for effective control over administration is, thus, obvious. Public opinion, professional standards and ethics, and the nature of the Society-all influence administration in varying ways and capacities and exercise control over it. A study of this problem may, however, be made here under the following major … Read more