Governance

Labour laws have been a point of strong contention in India since independence. With two new labour reform bills scheduled for the coming parliament session, here’s a look at five of the most important existing labour laws in India.

Rural India has 69 % of India’s population. Here’s how policymakers can help all of them get access to better mental healthcare.

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare recently passed the National Health Policy, 2017. Dr. Kenneth E. Thorpe takes a look at how the Policy’s new focus on non-communicable and chronic diseases will help overhaul India’s healthcare policy for the better.

Since 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have informed much of global development policy. Rini D’Souza explores how India can play its part in making these goals a reality for the country’s diverse population.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be very useful in establishing accountability in India, but few people use this legal tool. If more people start using PILs to claim their rights and uphold responsibilities, governance in India can become much more efficient.

Making informed decisions in governance becomes easier with access to accurate and easily understandable data. Richa Verma writes about how a new Fellowship hopes to enable entrepreneurs to make such data-driven decision-making easier and common.

India’s Law & Justice apparatus is a fundamental part of the country’s administrative system. Here’s how the Central Government hopes to allocate funding and resources to keep this essential component functioning smoothly.

Even though India’s apex court has ordered the legal protection of people who help accident victims under the Good Samaritan Laws, people refuse to get their hands dirty.

In a country with as large a workforce as India, Labour Welfare is a very important issue that needs adequate attention. Here’s how the government has apportioned funds and various schemes for labour welfare and safety in the country.

In a country with a population as large as India, if every citizen steps up to play a role in improving society, change is not only feasible—it is right around the corner.