Affirmative Action in India refers to a set of state-led policy interventions aimed at correcting historical and structural injustices faced by certain social groups. These policies seek to ensure substantive equality, not merely formal equality, by providing preferential support to communities that were systematically excluded from education, employment, and political power. In the Indian context,…
Introduction Socio-economic governance simply means how a country manages its social and economic life in a transparent, accountable, and fair manner, so that development is sustainable and benefits everyone, not just a few. Think of the State as a manager: If governance focuses only on growth, inequality increases.If it focuses only on welfare, sustainability suffers….
What Are Deepfakes? Deepfakes are digitally manipulated videos, audio clips, or images, created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), that appear hyper-realistic. 👉 In governance terms, deepfakes convert information disorder into a systemic threat. Why Are Deepfakes Dangerous for Governance? Deepfakes are not just a social media nuisance; they strike at the foundations…
What Are Over-the-Top (OTT) Platforms? Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms are digital services that deliver audio-visual content directly over the internet, without using traditional distribution channels like cable TV or cinema halls. Examples include → Netflix, Amazon Prime Video Key features → On-demand access, Affordable subscription models, Diverse and global content, Accessibility across devices 👉 In simple…
What Do We Mean by Governance and AI? Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the integration of AI technologies into public administration and decision-making, while ensuring that such use remains aligned with: In simple words, the question before the State is not whether to use AI, but how to use AI responsibly in governance….
Why Blockchain Matters for Governance At its core, blockchain technology is a distributed, tamper-resistant digital ledger where records, once entered, are extremely difficult to alter. For governance, this single feature is revolutionary because many public sector problems arise from: Recognising this potential, the Government of India released the National Strategy on Blockchain through Ministry of…
Cybersecurity and Governance Why Cybersecurity is Central to Modern Governance In today’s governance ecosystem, data is power and digital platforms are the backbone of administration. Cybersecurity refers to the framework of technologies, laws, institutions, and practices that ensure: In governance terms, cybersecurity is essential because governments now depend on: 👉 Without robust cybersecurity, governance becomes…
If Social Audit strengthens the demand side of governance, then E-Governance strengthens the delivery side. In simple words, E-Governance uses technology as a tool to make governance faster, cleaner, and more citizen-centric. What is E-Governance? According to the World Bank, E-Governance refers to the use by government agencies of information technologies—such as Wide Area Networks,…
– Sahakar se Samriddhi (Prosperity through Cooperation) In governance and development, cooperatives represent a middle path between the State and the Market.They are people-owned, people-managed, and people-oriented institutions, rooted deeply in India’s rural and agrarian society. According to the International Cooperative Alliance, a cooperative is: An autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their…
When governance moves from policy documents to people’s lives, one institution stands out at the grassroots level—Self-Help Groups (SHGs).If NGOs are the hands and feet of civil society, SHGs are its collective strength. 📌 What is a Self-Help Group? According to the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM): A Self-Help Group is a small group of…
