Capacity
Niti Aayog Functions
NITI Aayog: The Think Tank Shaping India’s Future NITI Aayog, the National Institution for Transforming India, is a powerful policy think tank that plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s development trajectory. Established in 2015, it replaced the Planning Commission, marking a shift towards a more collaborative and decentralized approach to policymaking. This article delves … Read more
ssues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
Healthcare Facilities in Rural Areas indigenous systems of medicine; drugs and pharmaceuticals. Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to provide improved access to healthcare Services is that of the State Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM) financial support is provided to State/UT Governments to strengthen their healthcare systems to provide … Read more
Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme (HRFS): Fostering Research in the Fragile Himalayas
Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme (HRFS): Fostering Research in the Fragile Himalayas The Himalayas, a majestic mountain range spanning across eight countries, are a vital ecosystem for millions of people. They are the source of major rivers, provide essential biodiversity, and offer unique cultural and spiritual significance. However, this fragile ecosystem faces numerous challenges, including climate … Read more
Forest policy of Himachal Pradesh
Forest policy of himachal pradesh The need for a new forest sector policy emerges from the realization that there has been a paradigm shift in the objectives and management practices of Forestry at the state and the national level. Post the first state forest policy for the Himachal Pradesh adopted on 3rdSeptember 1980 in furtherance … Read more
Enhancing Governance: Capacity Development of Local Bodies
Enhancing Governance: Capacity Development of Local Bodies Introduction Local bodies, encompassing municipalities, district councils, and other forms of decentralized governance, play a crucial role in delivering public services, promoting economic development, and fostering citizen participation. Their effectiveness hinges on their capacity to perform these functions efficiently and effectively. However, many local bodies face significant challenges … Read more
Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007
India has a capacity to develop about 1,95,000 MW of non-conventional energy resource. India was the first country in the world to set up a ministry of non-conventional INFRASTRUCTURE. India does not have a well-developed grid system for transmitting and distributing non-conventional energy. This makes it difficult to connect non-conventional power plants to the grid … Read more
Combating Corruption Fami[y And Society Role
0 combating Corruption 1.The first tool is ‘Education’. With the help of education we can reduce corruption. According to a report by Transparency International, the least corrupt state is Kerala, the reason being that Kerala’s Literacy rate is highest in India. So we can see how education effects education. In most of … Read more
Discretionary Grants
The Power of Discretionary Grants: A Guide to Securing Funding for Your Project Discretionary grants are a powerful tool for organizations and individuals seeking funding for projects that align with specific goals and priorities. Unlike formula grants, which are awarded based on predetermined criteria and formulas, discretionary grants offer greater flexibility and the opportunity to … Read more
To cope with climate challenge and to develop resilience of Indian agriculture covering crops, livestock and fisheries to climatic variability ICAR has started NICRA. Discuss the features of this project.( schemes)
Climate change is inevitable. The best strategy to deal with Climate Change is adoption of practices to make our farming more resilient. ICAR has launched a Network of project called NICRA. It stands for National innovation on climate resilient agriculture. The salient features of NICRA are as follows: It takes into account the critical … Read more