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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding on whether non-governmental organisations financed by government fall under RTI Act 2005, 17/09/2019

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of D.A.V. College Trust and Management Society & Others Vs Director of Public Instructions & Others dated 17/09/2019 on whether non-governmental organisations substantially financed by the appropriate government fall within the ambit of ‘public authority’ under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Under the Act, a public authority is required to maintain records in terms of Chapter II and every citizen has the right to get information from the public authority.

Judgement Date: 
17/09/2019
Tags:
Right To Information (RTI), NGOs, Supreme Court, Finance, Education, India
Governance And Institutions

The future of work in Africa: harnessing the potential of digital technologies for all

This companion report to the World Development Report (WDR) 2019: The Changing Nature of Work addresses the key themes of creating productive jobs and addressing the needs of those left behind. It builds on and contextualizes some of WDR 2019’s main messages to key specificities of the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2019
Jieun Choi, Mark Dutz, Zainab Usman
The World Bank
Tags:
Internet, Technology, Africa, GDP, Poverty
Governance And Institutions

Global corruption barometer Africa 2019

The tenth edition of the Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) - Africa, reveals that 64% of South Africans surveyed think corruption increased in the previous 12 months. The survey, released by Transparency International in partnership with Afrobarometer, was conducted between the end of July and September 2018.

Publication Date: 
12/07/2019
Transparency International
Tags:
Corruption, Governance, Africa, South Africa
Governance And Institutions

The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019

The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 08 July, 2019. The bill aims at protecting the interests of consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ dispute.

Publication Date: 
08/07/2019
Lok Sabha
Tags:
Consumer Act 1986, India, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Parliament
Governance And Institutions

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions, 02/07/2019

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions, 02/07/2019.

Publication Date: 
02/07/2019
Lok Sabha
Tags:
Panchayats, India, Parliament
Governance And Institutions

The digital revolution and sustainable development: opportunities and challenges

This report assesses all the positive potential benefits digitalization brings to sustainable development for all.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2019
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Tags:
Sustainable Development, Internet, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Governance, India, Global
Governance And Institutions

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Achievements in terms of social justice, 26/06/2019

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Achievements in terms of social justice, 26/06/2019.

Publication Date: 
26/06/2019
Rajya Sabha
Tags:
Scheduled Castes, Education, NGOs, India, Parliament
Governance And Institutions

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on June 24, 2019. The Bill amends the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

Publication Date: 
24/06/2019
Lok Sabha Secretariat
Tags:
Subsidies, Direct Cash Transfer, Finance, Governance, India, Parliament
Governance And Institutions

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on June 24, 2019. The Bill amends the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

Publication Date: 
24/06/2019
Lok Sabha Secretariat
Tags:
Subsidies, Direct Cash Transfer, Finance, Governance, India, Parliament
Governance And Institutions

Draft National Education Policy 2019

The Draft National Education Policy, 2019 prepared by a committee chaired by Dr K. Kasturirangan has been shared by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development for public comments. The policy aims at making India a knowledge superpower by equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Publication Date: 
07/06/2019
Ministry of Human Resource and Development
Tags:
Education, Children, India, Governance

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