Agents Of Change
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Village attains 100 percent literacy
ANGUL: Mahitala under Chhendipada block was declared 'total literate village' by Angul Zilla Swakhyarata Samiti today.
Of the total population of 364 people, 179 are women in this village.
The initiative was taken by Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) under its corporate social responsibility.
Informing this at the International Literacy Day, District Collector and Chairman of the Sam
09/09/2010
New Indian Express (Bhubaneswar)
News
Cabinet clears Bill to help fast solution of education disputes
The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared the National Educational Tribunal Bill, a mechanism to ensure speedy resolution of education related disputes.
24/08/2010
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Reports and Documents
Jharkhand Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill
Discussion in Lok Sabha on theBill further to amend the Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001.
Aug 2010
Lok Sabha
News
Rs 600 cr to implement ‘Nagarutthana’ scheme in State: Minister
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has granted Rs 600 crore for the implementation of ‘Nagarutthana,’ a government scheme aimed at developing Municipal Corporations, City and Town Municipalities and Town Panchayaths in the State, said Minister for Municipal Administration Balachandra Jarakiholi.
13/08/2010
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Feature Articles
Judicial setback for panchayats and local bodies
The Supreme Court’s rulings in
the Member of Parliament Local
Area Development Scheme case
and the Arkavathy Layout in
Bangalore case could have
alarming consequences for
panchayati raj and municipal
bodies. Since the Court has
upheld the validity of MPLADS, the
preference of MPs for an executive
role rather than for law-making
may now well be reinforced.
Aug 2010
Economic and Political Weekly
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Judicial Setback.pdf
Reports and Documents
Utilisation of grants released by the 13th Finance Commission - General guidelines
Utilisation of grants released by the 13th Finance Commission - General guidelines. Letter from Chief Secretary, Orissa to all collectors.
Aug 2010
Government of Orissa
News
Rs 2,31,000 crore for RTE Act, states’ share 35 per cent
The Rs 2,31,000 crore price tag of the Right to Education Act has reportedly been cleared by the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) and a 65:35 funding formula between the Centre and the states agreed upon, putting to rest the hugely contentious funding issue.
30/07/2010
Indian Express (New Delhi)
News
House passes Panchayati Raj Amendment Bill
The Goa Assembly on Thursday passed Goa Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009 after re-considerations by the members with revision powers given to district courts.
The Amendment Bill was stalled twice and was referred to the select committee. The Bill went through this time as appropriate amendments were effected.
30/07/2010
Herald (Panjim)
News
Innovating solutions for India's challenges
India first needs to innovate the solution itself, and then focus on the product
Arvind Singhal / New Delhi July 29, 2010, 0:03 IST
29/07/2010
Business Standard (New Delhi)
