Author: Swaniti Superuser

National Civil Aviation Policy 2016

National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 In June 2016, the Union Cabinet approved the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 as a comprehensive guidance for creating an ecosystem which is conducive and encouraging for the Civil Aviation sector in India. The policy covers multiple aspects of the civil aviation industry which is currently valued at $16 Billion, […]

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2019 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23rd July, 2019 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment after inter-ministerial consultations and suggestions received from the public/stakeholders

Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018

Human trafficking is a deplorable human rights violation that occurs worldwide. Trafficking in persons for labour and/or sexual exploitation is a form of modern-day slavery, a human rights violation that constitutes a crime against the individual and the State.

The National Medical Commission Bill, 2017

The Medical Council of India (MCI) was established in 1934 under the Indian Medical Council (IMC) Act, 1933, with a primary aim to standardise both training in medicine and the accreditation of medical and surgical proficiency in India and abroad.

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017

Talaq, under Islamic law, refers to the husband’s right to dissolve the marriage and divorce his wife. One such form of talaq is that of talaq-e-biddat or instantaneous triple talaq.

A Brief on National Agricultural Market

The share of agriculture in the GDP of India has reduced from 30% in 1990-91 to less than 14% in 2014-15, however 52% of total workforce is still dependent on farm sector for sustenance.

Urban Transport in India

India’s urban population is expected to increase to 600 million by 2031 from 285 million in 20011. There is a growing need for cities to be adequately equipped to meet the mobility requirements of the current population as well as of those yet to join the population.

Sick PSEs in the Coal and Steel Sector

Central and State Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) have played a pivotal role in shaping the economy and industrial landscape of the country since independence.

Water Resources Regulation in India

The water sector in India has always been plagued by multiple challenges such as inefficient use of water resources, conflicts between various categories of water users, inadequacy of funds to complete resource development projects.

Food safety in India

Food safety is an important social and health priority for any country. The recent controversy around non-adherence to food safety standards by one of the world’s largest dairy and food products companies has brought food safety issues in India into much sharper focus.