National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App – Challenges and the Way Forward
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) app in May 2021, a new application aimed at "improvin…
citizens charters, transparency, accountability and institutional and other measures
e-Vidhan System for Paperless Legislation – Significance and the challenges
The NeVA system has been developed to make all the work and data related to legislative bodies available online for the use of both citizens and the m…
Armed Forces and RTI Act
An association of ex-servicemen, family pensioners and next-of-kin of the armed forces personnel who laid down their lives for the country and were re…
Protection against forced eviction – An integral element of the right to adequate housing
Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Ma…
Children of incarcerated parents – The need for a child-centric approach
The Government of Odisha recently issued guidelines for the welfare of children of incarcerated parents. It is a welcome step to address some of the a…
[Editorials] Data divide – Issues and the way forward
While this year’s Economic Survey focuses on improving the quality and quantity of data for a better and quicker assessment of the state of the econ…
CBI – Challenges facing and the way forward
If the CBI is to thread to the path of virtue, it should have a strong leader with a distinct belief in law and ethics.
AFSPA – Background, Provisions & Concerns
It is prudent to repeal AFSPA now. But the need of the hour is to study its record to strengthen the foundation of Indian democracy.
The social legitimacy that India’s investigative agencies needs
The image of the institution of police is regrettably tarnished by allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality and close nexus wi…
