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Case Study 5:- You are Director General in the Ministry of Public Works Department and have access to important policy decisions along with upcoming big announcements such as road construction projects before they are notified in the public. Your son is a land dealerand wants to know the complete details and he is insisting you … Read more
Gram Swaraj, Satyagraha and Bhoodana Gram Swaraj Gram swaraj, or village self-rule, was a pivotal concept in Gandhi’s thinking. It was the centerpiece of his vision of Economic Development in India. Gandhiji’s Gram Swaraj was not the reconstruction of the old village but the formation of fresh independent units of villages having self-sufficient … Read more
RTI and its impact on Official Secrets Act Right To Information act 2005 “An Act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote Transparency and Accountability in the working of every public … Read more
Whistleblower Protection and the Fight against Corruption Whistleblower protection is essential to encourage the reporting of misconduct, fraud and corruption. The risk of corruption is significantly heightened in environments where the reporting of wrongdoing is not supported or protected. This applies to both public and private sector environments, especially in cases of bribery: Protecting … Read more
Central Information Commission (CIC) The Central Information Commission is a high-powered independent body which inter alia looks into the complaints made to it and decides the appeals. The Central Information Commission (CIC) set up under the Right To Information act is the authorized quasi judicial body, established in 2005,under the Government of India … Read more
Privatization in generic terms refers to the process of transfer of ownership, can be of both permanent or long term lease in nature, of a once upon a time state-owned or public owned property to individuals or groups that intend to utilize it for private benefits and run the entity with the aim of profit maximization. ADVANTAGES … Read more
Governance is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various principles and practices aimed at ensuring effective, transparent, accountable, and inclusive decision-making and management. Here are some important aspects of governance: Rule of Law: Adherence to the rule of law ensures that all individuals and entities, including the government, are subject to and accountable under the law. … Read more
The Verma Committee was a committee set up by the Government of India in 2013 to inquire into the issue of police reforms in the country. The committee was headed by Justice Verma, a former Chief Justice of India. The committee submitted its report in 2014, making a number of recommendations for police reforms. One … Read more
The Right to Information (RTI): Empowering Citizens through Transparency Introduction The Right to Information (RTI) is a fundamental human right that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities. It is a cornerstone of good governance, promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in decision-making processes. This article delves into the significance of RTI, exploring … Read more
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) is the global international organisation of sovereign independent states. It was established on 24 October 1945. The destruction caused by the Second World War and failure of the League of nations compelled the people to establish an international organisation for keeping the world away from war and in favour of … Read more