Author Archives: SRRF

Defining Poor

Posted on August 26, 2011 by SRRF

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

Posted on August 23, 2011 by SRRF

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

Posted on August 20, 2011 by SRRF

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

Posted on August 17, 2011 by SRRF

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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Forest Act to be amended to reduce tribal harassment

Posted on August 12, 2011 by SRRF

The Union Cabinet of India approved the amendments to the India Forest Act, 1927 to stop instances of unnecessary harassment and prosecution of forest dwellers and tribals for minor offences.  Besides, to restrain the arbitrary power of the forest official, … Continue reading →

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Interest earned on FC money

Posted on August 12, 2011 by SRRF

Dear Sir, When we receive grant for some specific program, it comes with a condition that any interest earned on the said grant should be treated as donor grant fund only. I have two queries on this: 1. Will the … Continue reading →

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Efforts needed to bring more property deals under the registration net

Posted on August 11, 2011 by SRRF

While talking of black money often focus is at money stashed abroad, one must recognize that the biggest source of black money in India is the real estate sector. This fact has been further supported in a survey undertaken by … Continue reading →

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Performance Incentives for Central Staff

Posted on August 6, 2011 by SRRF

Centre is all set to bring in a Performance Related Incentive System (PRIS) for its employees. The system devised & tested by IIM, Ahemdabad allows any employee to receive cash incentives if s/he gets a performance rating of 70% or … Continue reading →

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Payment Gateway

Posted on August 5, 2011 by SRRF

At our organisation we are exploring the option of initiating a payment gateway.Would appreciate pointers for choosing an appropriate vendor. Who are the most popular vendors among NGOs. Are there any special concessions that we could negotiate from the vendors? … Continue reading →

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Pay Pal accounts and e-LS international a/cs

Posted on August 5, 2011 by SRRF

Dear Sir, Your workshop on DTC & FCRA is very useful and gave an intro to the amendments in both. I attended the workshop in Chennai and thankful to you for making the day 100% useful. Now many online international … Continue reading →

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