Category : Public Policy


Newborn Abandoned at Shillong Hospital, 60-Day Claim Period

A newborn infant boy was found abandoned at Ganesh Das Hospital in Shillong on March 23. The child is now in protective care, with authorities urging relatives to come forward within 60 days or the baby will be declared legally free for adoption.

Bezwada Wilson's Fight Against Manual Scavenging

From personal experience to national movement, Bezwada Wilson's decades-long campaign transformed India's approach to manual scavenging through activism, legal action, and the 2013 Prohibition Act.

Pune Plastic Ban Drive Intensified Post-Flooding

Pune Municipal Corporation intensifies action against banned plastic after recent flash floods, attributing waterlogging to plastic waste clogging drains. Activists criticize the move as superficial.

Easter Egg Painting Contest in Lunglei Fights Drug Menace

Lunglei district organized an Easter egg painting competition under the theme 'Ruihhlo Do' to combat drug abuse. Winners were awarded in a ceremony, with Deputy Commissioner Navneet Mann urging youth to adopt a drug-free lifestyle.

Jharkhand to Review Court Order on Blood Donation Policy

Jharkhand's health department plans to approach the High Court to review a directive requiring blood availability without replacement donors, citing scarcity issues. Minister Irfan Ansari announced this on World Health Day.

Haridwar Bans Raw Meat Sale Ahead of Ardh Kumbh Mela

Haridwar Municipal Corporation has approved a ban on raw meat sales across the entire city ahead of next year's Ardh Kumbh Mela, extending existing restrictions near Har Ki Pauri. The move faces concerns over livelihoods and relocation feasibility.

Can Laws Lift India's Elder Care System?

India's aging population faces a crisis in care, with laws like the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act struggling to address systemic issues. This article explores the gap between legal frameworks and practical implementation.

Neighborhood Changes Outpace Urban Policy in India

Urban neighborhoods across India are undergoing rapid transformations driven by grassroots affordability, often bypassing formal urban planning and policy frameworks, raising questions about sustainable development.

Pune FIR Filed for Illegal Child Marriage of Minor Girl

Pune's Women and Child Welfare Department registers an FIR after a 16-year-old girl was married off illegally. The case, reported via Child Helpline 1098, involves charges under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

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