Discuss the conditions, that in the last few decades, have led to the emergence of a new civil society in urban India. Highlight its contribution in policy change and making governance more effective.

Civil society organizations refer to an organized group of people fighting for their concerns through peaceful means or working towards citizen empowerment. It includes NGOs, Self-help groups, charities, pressure groups, and trade associations & advocacy groups like FICCI, ASSOCHAM, etc. ..

Topics: GS-II: Pressure Groups and Formal Informal Associations • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Even after 15 years of enactment, the RTI faces multiple issues in its effective implementation. Critically discuss while suggesting measures to address challenges in effective implementation of the RTI Act.

RTI (Right to Information) is an important instrument of participatory democracy which has led to a significant boost in accountability of government towards people. Though the RTI Act completed its 15 years, the Act still faces lot of issues at ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Creating three state capitals

The government of Andhra Pradesh mulled over the sea of having three decentralised capitals. It is on similar lines like that of South Africa. Amravati could become the legislative capital, Vishakapatnam ‘port city’ could become the executive capital and Kurnool ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Tata Sons & Corporate Governance Issues

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NLCAT) has reinstated Cyrus Mistry as the Executive chairman of Tata Sons Ltd. There are several takeaways from the the NCLAT’s order. Firstly, it reveres the order of NCLT reinstating his position. It is ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Tata Sons : NCLAT Judgement

The NCLAT reinstated Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of Tata Sons, which broncos forward the issue of Tata Sons sudden attempt of conversion from a public limited to a private limited company. The second is Article 75 of the ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Corporate Governance : Role of Independent Director

The role of the independent director has seen a paradigm shift with the change in respect to governance of Indian businesses. It can be attributed to the increased regulatory scrutiny and compliance. The expectations from an independent director have undergone ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters