EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is the second and final entry in Swaniti’s examination of the current socio-economic and government service delivery context in Uttar Pradesh. The previous paper developed an understanding of the state’s recent economic trajectory, including employment, as well as other key social development indicators and disparities between districts and for marginalized communities. Building […]
INTRODUCTION The budget for 2023-24 is the last full-fledged budget of the current Government. Presenting its overall fifth and first Amrit Kal budget, the Hon’ble Finance Minister forecasted 7 percent growth citing India as a bright spot in today’s world amidst all the global challenges thrown on us by the pandemic and the war. Her […]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is the first entry in Swaniti’s two-part series on the socio-economic landscape of Uttar Pradesh, the government schemes being implemented to address key issues across the state, where gaps in service delivery exist and how they may be filled going forward. In this paper, we seek to develop an understanding of the […]
Background Note on Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 along with key highlights of DPDP Bill, 2022 Background According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), an estimated 137 out of 194 countries have established legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy of its citizens. The current statistics […]
Analysis of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 BACKGROUND The Central Government notified the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 in May to implement provisions for exercising its administrative powers in the UT of NCT of Delhi. This Ordinance will now be introduced, and considered during […]
Background Note on The Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Background India is a nation known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant forest areas. The need for strong legislation to address the challenges of forest conservation while ensuring sustainable management and protection of its forests has long been in demand. The newly introduced Forest […]
Background Note on The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022 Article 245 of the Indian Constitution grants the Parliament the authority to enact laws and, at the same time, provides the legislative body with the power to revoke or abolish those laws.1 A Repealing and Amending Bill is a type of law that aims to […]
Analysis of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 BACKGROUND The Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, of 2002, which governs cooperatives that serve the interests of members in more than one state, is being amended by this bill. This comprises the 21 national cooperative societies mentioned in the Bill, as well as federal cooperative societies whose […]
Background Note on The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Background The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (AMASR Act) aims at the protection and preservation of archaeological and historical monuments and sites. It also provides for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for protection of sculptures, carvings […]
Background Note on National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 Background The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023 was first proposed by the Government of India in November 2020 and is getting introduced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in the Parliament during this Monsoon Session. The Bill proposes […]