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Right to Recall Elected Representatives

Anna Hazare has recently reignited the debate of Right to Recall elected candidates. This demand was first given out by Jayaprakash Narayan in mid-seventies. However the process to recall the elected candidates did not progress much despite the Janta Govt. … Continue reading

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Controlling spread of Tobacco to reduce Death & Suffering

Tobacco is one of the largest killers. Globally nearly 6 million people die each year from its use and exposure and could reach 8 million by 2030. WHO which is spearheading the fight against Tobacco, it has developed Framework Convention … Continue reading

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First permanent de-addiction centre for Juveniles

Recognizing the special need of Juveniles affected by drug/alcohol addiction, High Court’s persistent efforts have bore fruits. Delhi government joining hands with Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM- a Delhi based NGO) has opened a first permanent drug … Continue reading

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Final push to wipe out Polio from India

With no polio cases in more than seven months, it would be easy for India to become complacent. However, the Government of India is determined more to give a final push to ensure that polio is eradicated from India. Inching … Continue reading

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Notification issued on compounding matters

Dear SRRF Dialogue members, Greetings!!! Group members please find latest notification on compounding of FCRA violations by the Ministry of Home Affairs on FCRA ACT, 2010  S.O. 1976 (E), Dated 26-8-2011.   SECTION 41 OF THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) ACT, 2010 – COMPOSITION … Continue reading

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Spinal Tuberculosis on the rise

Tuberculosis has always been associated with lungs, but the rising concern nowadays is spinal tuberculosis, which affects the lives of around 1.5 lakh patients in India. The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre took an initiative to create awareness on spinal tuberculosis … Continue reading

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Defining Poor

The Government proposes to combine caste survey with survey to identify poor in the country (Below Poverty Line). The survey which has already being undertaken in Tripura is likely to gather momentum as other states start the process. The survey … Continue reading

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Pedestrian safety

Pedestrian safety Pedestrians are always at risk on Indian roads, since often they have to share the road with motorists, simply because of the conditions of the pavement facilities. Elderly and children are particularly vulnerable while crossing the road due … Continue reading

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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011

The Government introduced a bill seeking to prevent sexual abuse of children with provisions for stringent punishment for such offences in Rajya Sabha during the budget session. Till now, all such cases were being tried under the Indian Penal Code. … Continue reading

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Delhi Government to provide free healthcare to school children

The Delhi Government announced ‘’Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojana’’, the most ambitious scheme to provide free healthcare facilities to all the children of the city up to the age of 14 years. With implementation of the scheme Delhi will be the … Continue reading

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