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Championing Women’s Rights: A Deep Dive into the National Commission for Women The National Commission for Women (NCW) stands as a beacon of hope and a powerful advocate for women’s rights in India. Established in 1992, the NCW plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of women, promoting their empowerment, and ensuring their equal … Read more
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to Joint State Public Service Commissions The intricate world of public utilities is often shrouded in complexity, with regulations, oversight, and governance structures varying significantly across jurisdictions. In the United States, a unique and often overlooked entity plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of … Read more
NCHER (National Commission for Higher Education & Research) The National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) is the nation’s oldest and largest higher education finance trade association. NCHER’s membership includes state, nonprofit, and for-profit higher education service organizations, including lenders, servicers, guaranty agencies, collection agencies, financial Literacy providers, and schools, interested and involved in increasing … Read more
State Human Rights Commission A State Commission is to be composed of a chairman and some members appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Minister, Home Minister, Speaker and Leader of the Opposition in State Assembly. The chairman is to be a retired judge of the High Court; one of the members should … Read more
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission was Constituted under the provisions of the ARTICLE 315 of the Constitution of India by the Governor of Jharkhand vide Notification . Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) was established with the aim of making a commission fully responsible for making the recruitment for the government posts in the state. The … Read more
The Planning Commission was a body of the Government of India that was responsible for formulating India’s Five-Year Plans. It was set up in 1950 and abolished in 2014. The Planning Commission was headed by the Prime Minister of India and had a number of members, including representatives from the central government, state governments, and … Read more
The Vital Backbone: Understanding Statutory Bodies and Their Role in Governance Statutory bodies, often referred to as quasi-governmental organizations, play a crucial role in the intricate machinery of modern governance. They are entities established by legislation, granted specific powers and responsibilities to fulfill a particular public purpose. This article delves into the world of statutory … Read more
Delimitation Commissions: Shaping Electoral Landscapes and Power Dynamics The concept of delimitation, or the redrawing of electoral boundaries, is a fundamental aspect of democratic governance. It ensures fair representation by allocating seats in legislative bodies based on population distribution and other relevant factors. Delimitation commissions, independent bodies tasked with this crucial responsibility, play a pivotal … Read more
National and state SC/ST commission National SC commission National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is an Indian constitutional body established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests, special provisions were made in the Constitution. Functions To investigate and … Read more
State Human Rights Commission A state human rights commission (SHRC) is an independent statutory body established to investigate and redress human rights violations that occur within a state. SHRCs are typically empowered to investigate complaints of torture, arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killings, and other serious human rights abuses. They may also have the power to recommend … Read more