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The Role of Civil Services in Democracy: Guardians of the People’s Will Democracy, a system of governance where power resides with the people, thrives on the principle of accountability and responsiveness. While elected representatives are the immediate voice of the people, the machinery of governance, the civil services, play a crucial role in translating the … Read more
The Public Distribution System: A Lifeline for Millions, But Facing Challenges The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, playing a vital role in ensuring access to essential commodities like food grains, sugar, and kerosene to millions of vulnerable citizens. This article delves into the intricacies of the PDS, exploring … Read more
The Navratnas are the nine most important jewels in the Indian subcontinent. They are: Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Coral Topaz Amethyst Cat’s eye The Navratnas are often used in jewelry and other decorative items. They are also believed to have special powers, such as bringing good luck and fortune. The Navratnas are nine precious … Read more
One Nation One Ration Card: A Step Towards Seamless Food Security? The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme, launched by the Indian government in 2020, aims to revolutionize the public distribution system (PDS) by enabling beneficiaries to access their ration from any fair price shop (FPS) across the country. This ambitious initiative seeks to … 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
Enabling legislations, financial and procedural incentives, and business opportunities for investors Today, economy of India is the seventh largest in the world by nominal Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) and third largest by purchasing power parity and the annual Growth rate of GDP has been 7.3% from 2011 to 2015. The country is classified … Read more
Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) The Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It was established in 1965 to advise the government on matters relating to agricultural costs, prices, and production. The CACP is headed by a Chairman, … Read more
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. Read moreGoods and Services Tax — GST
[su_heading]Party Politics[/su_heading] Political Parties are an established part of modern mass Democracy, and the conduct of Elections in India is largely dependent on the behaviour of political parties. Although many candidates for Indian elections are independent, the winning candidates for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections usually stand as members of political parties, and … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): Boosting India’s Agro-Processing Introduction India, with its vast agricultural landscape and diverse produce, holds immense potential in the agro-processing sector. However, the country has historically faced challenges in transforming its agricultural bounty into value-added products. Recognizing this need, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) … Read more