Scheduled Castes The Scheduled Castes (SC) are defined under Article 341 of the Indian Constitution, and they comprise about 16.6 % of India’s population (2011 Census).  Punjab, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh have the highest share of the SC population. … Continue reading →

Self Help Groups (SHG) Definition: SHGs are typically small groups of people (usually women) from similar socio-economic backgrounds who come together voluntarily to form a group for mutual support, saving, and lending practices. Objectives Financial Inclusion: SHGs aim to provide … Continue reading →

Manual Scavenging Manual scavenging refers to the unsafe and manual removal of human excrement from public streets and dry latrines, cleaning septic tanks, gutters and sewers”. Manual scavenging is the “most inhuman” and violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed under … Continue reading →

Relating to the Council of Ministers(CoM) Recommending individuals for appointment as ministers by the President, who can only appoint those recommended by the Prime Minister. Assigning and reassigning portfolios among ministers. Asking for a minister’s resignation or advising the President … Continue reading →

Basics In the parliamentary system of government, the President is the nominal executive authority (de jure executive) and the Prime Minister is the real executive authority (de facto executive). Appointment of the Prime Minister According to Article 75, the Prime … Continue reading →