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The National Commission for Minorities: A Historical Overview and Contemporary Challenges The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in India is a statutory body established to safeguard the interests and promote the welfare of five recognized minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis. This article delves into the historical context of the NCM, its mandate, … Read more
Protecting the Interests of Minorities: A Multifaceted Approach Minorities, defined as groups of people who are numerically smaller and often possess distinct cultural, religious, linguistic, or other characteristics that differentiate them from the dominant group, face unique challenges in society. These challenges can range from discrimination and prejudice to limited access to resources and opportunities. … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY): A Comprehensive Support System The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the world, impacting economies and livelihoods across the globe. India, with its vast population and diverse socioeconomic landscape, faced a particularly difficult situation. Recognizing the urgent need for support, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan … Read more
Agenda 21: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century Introduction Agenda 21, a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development, emerged from the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Earth Summit. This landmark document, adopted by 178 nations, laid out a framework for achieving … Read more
The Right of Minorities to Establish and Administer Educational Institutions: A Global Perspective The right to education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in numerous international legal instruments. However, the right to establish and administer educational institutions, particularly for minority groups, presents a complex and multifaceted challenge. This article explores the legal framework surrounding this … Read more
Table of Content Caste System Issues Related to Women Gender Discrimination Low status of women Dowry System Sati practice Issues related to Youth Issues related to Minority Issues related to Tribal Issues related to Farmers Issues related to Labourers Issues related to Professionals Issues related to Person with Disablity Substance Abuse and Addiction Communalism Illiteracy … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to the historic … Read more
SHREYAS Scheme: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Empowerment for SC/ST Students Introduction India, a nation brimming with entrepreneurial spirit, has witnessed a surge in startups and small businesses in recent years. However, the journey to entrepreneurship remains challenging, especially for students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. These communities often face systemic barriers, including … Read more
Educational Development of Minorities Overview “Education is the single most important instrument for social and economic transformation. A well educated Population, adequately equipped with knowledge and skill is not only essential to support economic Growth, but is also a precondition for growth to be inclusive since it is the … Read more