Tag: Governance

In News The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, provides 75% reservations to local people in private-sector jobs. This reservation is only applicable for jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 30,000 a month.  The law can trigger an exodus of large domestic and multinational investors across various sectors. About Haryana […]

In News Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a ‘Whistle-blower Portal’, as a part of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2021’.  IREDA is a PSU under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). The latest issue of Vigilance journal ‘Pahal’ was also released by IREDA.  About the Portal Through this portal, IREDA employees […]

In News A district autonomous council in Meghalaya announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021. Aimed at “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community.  Provisions of the proposed bill Firstly, the Equitable distribution of parental property among siblings both male and female.  It aims at “economic […]

In News Central Government notifies Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021. About Objective:  To incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016. Key Points: There will be no fee other than Administrative fee and Restoration […]

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the States to update the ‘ePrisons’ and ‘Interoperable Criminal Justice System’ databases. E-Prisons Project About It aims at computerization of the functioning of prisons in the country. It is a cloud-based product designed with easy to use GUI and embedded with comprehensive security features. […]

In News The government has notified new rules related to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. In this, the gestational limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women. Key Highlights of the Amendments Under the new rules, 7 specific categories will be […]

In News Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed recently by the Rajasthan Assembly. The Bill was opposed by the opposition, civil societies, women’s organisations and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). It was alleged to legitimise child marriage.  Petitions have been filed in the High Court and the […]

In News A State-wide campaign has been launched in Rajasthan for demanding passage of the social accountability law. Rajasthan Congress had promised the legislation in its 2018 Assembly election manifesto. The Chief Minister had also reiterated his resolve to enact the law in his budget speech in 2019. What is Social Accountability? Social accountability has […]