Indian Governance

Statistical tools, quantitative techniques crucial for governance: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that statistical tools and quantitative techniques play a significant role in effective governance by providing empirical foundation for policy decisions. The governments rely on national statistical systems to collect data on health, education, population size and employment among others, which form the basis for policy-making, she said addressing the probationers of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), who had called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Murmu said statistics were used even in ancient civilisations, when the rulers used basic census data for taxation purposes. "Statistical analysis is a tool to bring in transparency and accountability in governance. Statistics is not only the backbone of efficient governance but also a tool for socio-economic development," the president said. Murmu said it is their duty to collect accurate data, which can be the foundation for sound and objective decisions. "Government needs d

Govt to launch 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' portal for citizens soon

This portal will serve as a repository of knowledge, providing citizens with easy access to information to create awareness about the Constitution and legal rights

Short seller attack was to defame India's governance practices: Adani

After the Hindenburg report's release, shares of the Adani group fell sharply but later recovered after the promoters sold shares and prepaid part of their debt

Transparency in governance

Sebi's new rules will help minority shareholders

Letter and spirit

SC judgments will strengthen federalism

Maha: Governor-designate Ramesh Bais to be sworn-in on Saturday

The newly-designated Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais will take the oath of office at the Raj Bhavan here on February 18, an official said on Friday.

Centre amends Aadhaar regulation, advises updating supporting documents

The amendment made to the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations said users may update their documents to ensure the continued accuracy of their information in CIDR

Democracy holds India together as country and economy: BS Panel

For the next 25 years, the panellists picked equitable wealth distribution as the biggest issue to be addressed

Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate 30th southern zonal council meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Saturday inaugurate the 30th southern zonal council meeting of the south Indian states and Union Territories, here. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Ministers and Ministers of other southern states -- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana -- and Lieutenant Governors of the southern Union Territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands will take part in the meeting. The council meeting will discuss matters of interest among the states and also between the states and the central government, a release issued by the Chief Minister's office (CMO) said. Vijayan on Friday night received Shah who reached the state capital. Shah was greeted by a large crowd of BJP members, workers and supporters outside the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport holding party flags and braving the rain. The Union Home Minister for a brief moment waved to his supporters and party workers, who shouted 'Bharat mata ki jai'

Governance policy will ensure fair access to non-personal data: MeitY

Draft plan focuses on improving institutional framework for government data sharing and principles on privacy

77 Modi govt ministers split into 8 groups to suggest governance reforms

The division the ministers into 8 groups was done following 'Chintan Shivirs' of the entire council that were chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with each meeting lasting for nearly five hours.

Covid-19 impact: Politicians log on to tech to get past lockdown hurdles

In view of the nationwide to prevent the spread of coronavirus, face-to-face interactions and political gatherings have been replaced by virtual meetings

Finmin secretaries should've been more careful with revenue projections

Projecting realistic Budget numbers is as important as taking steps to revive the economy

While business frets and fumes…

There are four sectors that need the govt's attention: Pharmaceutical, liquor, aviation and telecom

Focus, for pity's sake!

Indian governance is short of the top-down thinking Daniel Kahneman defines as equally necessary