indian society

Reservation within Constitutional Bounds

Context: Political conflict has erupted over reservation policy. Constitutional Basis of Affirmative Action for Reservation Social Justice and Equality: The Indian Constitution seeks social justice alongside equality (Articles 15 & 16) but allows the state to make special provisions for...

Hindu Population in India Dipped by 7.82 Percent

As per a new analysis by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PM-EAC), the share of the Hindu population in India has dipped by 7.82 per cent while that of Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs has seen a rise...

Religion Based Reservation: A Legal View

Context: India is currently discussing key constitutional issues related to reservations in the context of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Constitutional Framework and Judicial Rulings Affirmative Action: The Indian Constitution facilitates affirmative action, including reservation, to correct historical injustices and...

Maternal Mortality Rates in India, State Wise Data and Current Trends

Maternal mortality in India is the maternal death of a woman in India during pregnancy or after pregnancy, including post-abortion or post-birth periods. The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) quantifies the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births resulting from...

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Bill, 2024 and Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Bill, 2024 to add new communities to the ST list. About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) These groups...

Sub-Categorization of SCs, Historical Background and Debates Around It

Context: The Union government has formed a high-level committee of secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. About the Committee for Sub-categorisation of SCs Composition of the Committee: The Committee includes Secretaries from various ministries: Home, Law, Tribal Affairs, Social Justice,...

India Ageing Report 2023, Key Findings, Challenges and Suggestions

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India, partnered with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), recently unveiled the much-anticipated "India Ageing Report 2023." This comprehensive report delves into the challenges, opportunities, and institutional responses surrounding...

Slum Development in India, Challenges, Government Initiatives

Context: The subject of slums has found a prominent place in the debates and discussions of the Indian Parliament, the shifting views influences how laws and policies handle slum issues. About Slum Slum" typically refers to city areas with unregulated...

Persons with Disabilities, Challenges and Empowerment

Persons with Disabilities The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) defines “Persons with disabilities include those people having long term physical, mental,  intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in...

Diversity of India, Types, Constitutional Provisions, Associated Challenges

About Diversity of India In India, diversity means that people vary from one another in terms of their physical characteristics as well as their regional, cultural, and religious beliefs. Language and ritual variations are just a few examples of the...