Library Committee

The Library Committee: Guardians of Knowledge and Community Hubs The library, once a quiet sanctuary for bookworms, has evolved into a vibrant community hub, offering a diverse range of resources and services. At the heart of this transformation lies the Library Committee, a group of dedicated individuals who play a crucial role in shaping the … Read more

Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein.

Sources of Funds The Amendments left important matters such as implementation, service delivery (including local capacity building) and transfer of responsibilities and powers to rural local bodies at the discretion of the state legislatures. Consequently, while expenditure responsibilities of local bodies are extensively enhanced, there is no law to ensure a corresponding assignment of funds … Read more

Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Empowering Differently-Abled Students to Pursue Higher Education

Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Empowering Differently-Abled Students to Pursue Higher Education Introduction In a society where access to education is often seen as a privilege, the journey for differently-abled students can be particularly challenging. Barriers like physical infrastructure, societal prejudices, and financial constraints can hinder their pursuit of higher education. Recognizing this disparity, the Indian government … Read more

Citizen-Centric Administration: A Path to Enhanced Public Service

Citizen-Centric Administration: A Path to Enhanced Public Service The modern citizen demands more than just efficient and effective public services. They crave a personalized, responsive, and transparent experience that prioritizes their needs and empowers them to actively participate in shaping the services they receive. This shift in expectations has given rise to the concept of … Read more

ZED Scheme: Transforming MSMEs into Manufacturing Champions

ZED Scheme: Transforming MSMEs into Manufacturing Champions The Indian manufacturing sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, is undergoing a significant transformation. At the heart of this change lies a crucial initiative – the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Scheme. Launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2015, the ZED … Read more

Institutionalizing Socio-Economic Change

Institutionalizing Socio-Economic Change: A Framework for Sustainable Transformation The world is in constant flux, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and evolving societal values. This dynamic landscape necessitates a fundamental shift in our approach to socio-economic change, moving beyond ad-hoc interventions to a more strategic and sustainable model. This article explores the concept of … Read more

Work culture

Work culture An organization is formed to achieve certain goals and objectives by bringing individuals together on a common platform and motivating them to deliver their level best. It is essential for the employees to enjoy at the workplace for them to develop a sense of loyalty towards it. Work culture plays an important role … Read more

GST and its implications

What is GST? Goods and Services Tax — GST — is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level. Through a tax credit mechanism, this tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain. The system … Read more

Planning Commission

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

Universalizing Science And Technology Literacy (2)

 Citizenship The need to promote a world community of scientifically and technologically literate citizens was regarded as urgent by the World Conference on Education for All held in Jomtien in 1990. The UNESCO Project 2000+, committed to developing appropriate structures and activities to foster scientific and technological literacy for all, in all the … Read more