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Expanding the scope of POCSO

Note: This article is important for TISSNET The Supreme Court recently had to enjoin the Bombay High Court’s understanding of “skin-to-skin contact.” Another major flaw of POCSO is its inability to manage past cases. The Bombay High Court’s interpretation of “skin-to-skin contact” was recently enjoined by the Supreme Court. POCSO’s inability to manage past cases […]

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Importance of Blue Economy

Note: This article is important for TISSNET The loss of livelihoods and jobs is one of the most serious consequences of the pandemic. The water can be one of the paths to recuperation and progress. After the crisis, the Blue Economy holds immense promise for long-term economic growth and employment creation. India has a unique

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Namami Gange Programme

Note: This article is important for TISSNET. Under the Namami Gange Programme, a contract was recently reached for the development of a 35 MLD (Mega Liters per Day) sewage treatment plant in Maheshtala (a city on the east bank of the River Ganga in West Bengal). The Hybrid Annuity PPP technique was used to sign the project. Namami Gange Programme: The Namami Gange Programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission that was authorized by the Union Government in June 2014 as a “Flagship Program” to achieve the twin goals of effective pollution abatement and conservation and restoration of the National River Ganga. It is run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and its state counterpart organisations, State Initiative Management Groups, are in charge of implementing the programme (SPMGs). The National Ganga Council’s implementation arm is known as NMCG (set in 2016; which replaced the National Ganga River Basin Authority – NGRBA). It has a corpus of about 288 projects and a centrally supported, non-lapsable corpus of Rs 20,000 crore. The program’s key pillars are as follows: Sewage Treatment Infrastructure River-Front Development River-Surface Cleaning Biodiversity Afforestation Public Awareness Industrial Effluent Monitoring Ganga Gram The Ganga River System The Gangotri Glacier feeds the Bhagirathi, the Ganga’s headwaters, which are joined by the Alaknanda at Devprayag in Uttarakhand. The Ganga emerges from the mountains into the lowlands at Haridwar. Many Himalayan tributaries join the Ganga, including significant rivers like the Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, and Kosi.

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Improving Employability of the Youth

Note: This topic is important for TISSNET. The Ministry of Labour and Employment and UNICEF have signed a Statement of Intent to promote job opportunities for India’s young. According to the 2011 Census, every fifth person in India is a young person (15-24 years). UNICEF is a United Nations (UN) special programme dedicated to assisting

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Breaking the cycle of child labour

Note: This topic is important for TISSNET The exact amount of the COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on child labour has yet to be determined, but all indicators are that it will be severe because children will be unable to attend school and parents will be unable to find work. However, the pandemic did not introduce all

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Caste-based violence against women

Note: This topic is important for TISSNET. The tragedy of a 19-year-old Dalit lady being gang raped in Hathras in 2020 is still clear in our thoughts. Following the Hathras incident, the Supreme Court issued a fresh ruling (Patan Jamal Vali v. State of Andhra Pradesh) that addressed the intersectionality of caste, gender, and handicap.

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Essential HR Policies

Note: This article is important for TISSNET. Human Resource (HR) policies are intended to create frameworks for a company, within which uniform decisions may be made and equity in the treatment of employees can be fostered. Effective HR policies may assist a firm demonstrate, both internally and internationally, that it satisfies today’s workplace needs for diversity, ethics, and training, as well as its pledges regarding employee control and corporate governance. HR policies outline responsibilities, expectations, and disciplinary procedures. The following are some of the reasons why it’s critical to maintain current, ethical, and successful HR policies: HR rules ensure that every employee of a company is cared for, that their requirements are met, and that appropriate benefits are provided for their job. Employee complaints, difficulties, and grievances are addressed through HR policies, which define how to resolve them effectively. They assist employees in avoiding the consequences of their coworkers’ bad behaviour, as well as the organisation itself. They assist in the training and development of personnel who are aligned with the organization’s needs. They assist employees in receiving adequate and equitable pay. They assist in maintaining workplace discipline and They offer eligible employees paid vacations and holidays. Policy of At-Will Employment This policy emphasises that both the employer and the employee have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any cause, as long as the explanation is legal. This phrase should be prominently displayed at the start of your employee handbook. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy Harassment and discrimination are prohibited in the workplace under these policies. Because they are always governed by federal, state, and local regulations, it’s critical to research the relevant legislation and account for all appropriate safeguards while establishing this policy. Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a high-profile issue, especially in today’s workplace. An up-to date sexual harassment policy is crucial for informing and training staff, and certain regions may even require that your company have one. Protect your company by establishing explicit zero-tolerance policies for unwanted, undesired, or inappropriate sexual behaviour or comments. Policy on Employment Classifications Clearly defining employment classifications is a best practise in HR. Full-time, part-time, exempt, and non-exempt employees are all eligible. Because these classifications can affect their eligibility for benefits and overtime pay, it should be standard practise to precisely define all employee classifications. Benefits for Leave and Time Off Policy These guidelines should cover your company’s policies and processes for holidays, vacations, sick days, and other sorts of time off. It should also include legal leave like voting leave, family leave, and domestic violence leave. Check your local legislation to make sure your HR policies cover all leave need.

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Government Health Insurance Schemes in India

Governments all across the world strive to provide their citizens with high-quality healthcare. The government’ constructive initiatives for the welfare of the people include raising public knowledge about health problems, providing a robust infrastructure, and encouraging health insurance. From time to time, the Indian government takes similar steps. What is Government Health Insurance Scheme? A

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Pandemic & Infodemic Relation

Note: The article is important for TISSNET. Covid-19 is the first pandemic in history to involve broad use of technology and social media, as well as extensive distribution of health rumours, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to coin the term “infodemic” to describe the pandemic. The term “infodemic” refers to an oversupply of information

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National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being

Since 2000, there has been a 7% decline of complete forests worldwide, and new estimates suggest that over a million species may be gone entirely in the coming decades. Climate change, as well as the current pandemic, will place extra strains on our ecological systems. These phenomena are not exclusive to India. Nowadays, it is

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