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Cancel the Illegal, Anti-constitutional Adequacy G.O. No. 2 of 2004

by rti_adminon March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Leave a Comment1

Please sign the petition here. Date: 13/03/2024 Place: Hyderabad To, The Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, D.R. B R Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, Hyderabad – 500063, Email – cs@telangana.gov.in Twitter: @TelanganaCS Principal Secretary, Government of Telangana, School Education Department, R. B R Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat Hyderabad – 500063, Email: splcs-edu@telangana.gov.in prlsecyedu@telangana.gov.in The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt …

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Balancing Development and Environmental Ethics: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Project Dilemma

by rti_adminon January 15, 2024January 15, 2024Leave a Comment69

Ganesh Pandit Abstract The article explores the complex dilemma surrounding the Andaman and Nicobar Island development projects, focusing attention on the strategic importance of India’s security, economic growth, and development. The projects aim to establish a transshipment hub, enhance India’s share in global trade, and counter China’s initiatives. However, it raises an ethical question due …

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Kerala coastal highway: Fisherfolk without land rights are sitting ducks for corporate land grabs

by rti_adminon August 14, 2023August 18, 2023Leave a Comment9

Ibin Nayakam My friends and I, youngsters from the fishing community, were playing football on the shore as we often do. Suddenly, we saw a line of pink stones on the shore. We used them as goalposts for our game that day. But the pink stones revealed a great injustice that was about to befall …

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Indigenous Peoples Day: Meaning and Importance

by rti_adminon August 13, 2023August 13, 2023Leave a Comment2

Samaan Shekhar In July 2014, a delegation of some tribal communities came to Jhabua (a district in Madhya Pradesh) District Collector Office and handed over a representation to me. The representation mentioned that 9th August is celebrated collectively, at many places, on a large scale as ‘International Tribal Day’ by tribal communities in Jhabua District …

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Social Policy in AC

by rti_adminon July 26, 2023July 26, 2023Leave a Comment127

Shubham S. Kamble In the realm of social policy in India, there exists a stark contrast between the luxurious facilities enjoyed by policy makers and the struggles faced by the common people, particularly farmers and the deprived. This disconnect raises questions about the fairness of policy decisions and highlights the need for a more empathetic …

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The Quest for Inclusive Development: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision in the 6th Schedule

by rti_adminon June 23, 2023June 23, 2023Leave a Comment10

Dr. Aniruddha Babar The 6th Schedule embodies Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s profound vision of empowering tribal communities and promoting social justice. It is a testament to his commitment to ensuring the autonomy and dignity of marginalized regions, fostering inclusive development, and upholding the constitutional rights of all citizens. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the …

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From Scarcity to Sufficiency: A Story of Transformation of Water Resources

by rti_adminon June 22, 2023June 22, 2023Leave a Comment4

Kiran Shrirang Shinde Hello! My name is Kiran Shinde. This story began during my fieldwork (rural practicum) in Chitori Khurd, a small village in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. During that time, our team worked on collectivising, capacity development, and livelihood promotion among the Saharia Community (PVTG- Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups). In the village, …

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Electoral Bonds: A Saga of Political Corruption in India

by rti_adminon June 16, 2023June 16, 2023Leave a Comment313

Ankur Kumar Damon Keith postulated that “Democracy dies in darkness”; this saying later became very well known and also the tagline of US based Washington Post newspaper. It’s an irony that two institutions i.e. mass media and political parties, that are supposed to be the pillars of democracy are proving to be its finest adversaries. …