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The Right to Life (Article 21) The Right to Life is one of the most fundamental human rights. It is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which states that “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.” This right is also protected by the International Covenant on Civil and … Read more
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to provide for the registration of electors and the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, elections to Parliament and to the legislative assemblies of the states. The Act was enacted in pursuance of the provisions … Read more
The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of India. It was adopted on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government, with a President as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government. The Constitution also guarantees certain … Read more
Launched in 2009, the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was a nationwide initiative focused on the universalization of secondary education in India. It aimed to build upon the success of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in elementary education, recognizing the crucial role of secondary schooling for skill development and empowerment of India’s growing youth population. Objectives … Read more
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), meaning “Education for All” in Hindi, was a historic initiative launched by India’s government in 2000-2001. It represented a nationwide commitment to achieving Universal Elementary Education (UEE) and fulfilling the fundamental right to education for children between the ages of 6 and 14. Goals and Objectives of SSA Universal Access: Ensuring that … Read more
India’s commitment to accessible healthcare includes an overarching umbrella scheme dedicated to improving family welfare and addressing public health concerns. This scheme encompasses several programs designed to enhance maternal and child health, provide family planning services, and tackle critical health issues. Objectives of the Umbrella Scheme Population Stabilization: Promote population stabilization through voluntary and informed adoption … Read more
The National Health Mission (NHM), launched in 2013, is India’s overarching health program aimed at providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to the entire population. Building upon the successes and lessons of its predecessor, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the NHM adopts a holistic approach integrating various health initiatives. Objectives of NHM Reduce Health … Read more
The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), launched in 2003, is a flagship healthcare initiative by the Government of India aimed at rectifying regional imbalances in the availability of quality tertiary healthcare services. The scheme focuses on establishing state-of-the-art medical institutions and upgrading existing facilities, particularly in underserved areas. Key Objectives of PMSSY Establishing AIIMS-like … Read more
The Unique DeviceIdentification (UDID) project, spearheaded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), is a transformative initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive national database of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India. This project seeks to streamline the issuance of disability certificates, provide better access to assistive devices and technology, and ensure the … Read more