The incidents of fire tragedy in the country cannot be called an accident as it is a lack of governance and mismanagement at the regulatory level. Comment.

In a deadly fire at Delhi’s Anaj Mandi area 43 people were killed in an unregistered bag factory.  It serves as a reminder of the many ratholes where workers toil under dangerous conditions, without proper amenities.    Though the owner ..

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Justice denied is Justice delayed. Discuss the pendency problem of the Indian criminal investigation system in the light of the NCRB report.

Lack of timely justice delivery adversely affects the socio-economic environment. The National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) report provides insights into delays in justice delivery. Where is justice delayed? Every year the NCRB report has collected data on the pendency of ..

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Is torture endemic to Indian Policing System? What are the mechanisms available to tackle the torture cases?

It is too judgmental to suggest that torture is endemic to Indian policing and there is still an overwhelming majority of IPS and other police officers in the country who abhor torture and have faith in human dignity. But this ..

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India needs ease of policing’, better training and infrastructure to tackle the cases of torture. Discuss

The Indian police system is in dire need of an upgrade and reforms. These reforms will go way in addressing the cases of torture and will give more humane touch to the police force. Infrastructure Majority of the police stations ..

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How India can ensure the outcomes of Swacch Bharat Mission remain sustainable?

Cleanliness and sanitation were central to Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of free India. The vision has been pursued by the governments in free India have pursued zealously along with good housing and access to clean water. The sanitation efforts received much ..

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How the Mo Sarkar provides for enhancing the accountability of governance?

On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the government of Odisha launched the Mo Sarkar programme to enhance the accountability of governance. About the Programme In the initial phase of the programme Chief Minister himself will be ..

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