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The government decided in November 2015 to observe 26th November as Constitution Day or Sambidhan Divas to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution on 26th November 1949 which came into effect from 26th January 1950. The basic objective b....

November 29, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Constitution , Fundamental Rights , Gandhi , Amedkar , Anhony Eden , Talisman

Sheetal Devi: An Epitome of Perseverance

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

अप्राप्यं नाम नेहास्ति धीरस्य व्यवसायिनः ॥ (there is nothing unattainable in this world for the steadfast and determined.’) This is a verse from an ancient Indian text, ....

November 07, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , China , Indian Army , J&K , PM Modi , Positive Bharat , Sheetal Devi , Para Asian games , Archery

Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Development in India and G20

Dr Cchavi Vasisht Positive Bharat

During India's G20 Presidency, there was a focus on women empowerment through women-led development. At the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment in August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated three core focus areas of India’s G2....

November 02, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , G20 , MSME , Positive Bharat , Women Entrepreneurship , SDG 5

Mandakini Ki Awaaz : Saving Lives, One Radio Broadcast at a Time

PK Khup Hangzo Positive Bharat

India’s Himalayan region encompasses 13 states/ Union Territories (UTs) including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. These states....

October 19, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate adaptation , Positive Bharat , Mandakini Ki Awaaz , Community Radio , Garhwali , Rudraprayag District , Uttarakhand Flood 2013

Shri S Gurumurthy highlights the Importance of India’s Traditional Practices for Conservation and Sustainability at a NITI Aayog Event

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

On 9th October, 2023, NITI Aayog organized its eleventh NITI In-House lecture at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), was invited to deliver the keynote address on “India’s Tr....

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Article , NITI Aayog , Sustainability , Indian traditional practices

Durga Bai Vyam and Popularisation of the Gond Art

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

India is home to several tribal communities, each with its unique culture, language, art, and customs. Tribal arts and cultures are diverse and rich, representing the distinctive customs, way of life, and legacy of the numerous indigenous tribal peop....

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Nature , Indian culture , Positive Bharat , Tribal Art , Gond Art , Padma Shri , Indian art

The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School: Inspiring Sustainability and Encouraging Education

Aarushi Gupta Positive Bharat

In the heart of Jaisalmer, known as the “Golden City” for its remarkable yellow sandstone architecture, lies a revolutionary educational and architectural marvel. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School stands as a testament to the fusion of visi....

October 11, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Women empowerment , renewable energy , Education , Architecture , Sustainability , Positive Bharat

Raphi Ramanath and his Miyawaki Forest

Sarada Subhash, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

A report published by The Hindu recently highlighted the efforts of Raphi Ramanath, a native of Kerala, who has created two gardens on the campus of his school, Vignjana Vilasini Higher Secondary School (VVHSS), Alappuzha, Kerala. Of these tw....

October 09, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Kerala , Positive Bharat , Afforestation , Miyawaki forests , green initiatives , climate action initiatives

Eco Park Information Centre (EPIC) - a Sustainable World in itself

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Promoting this aspect and environmental conservation, a....

October 05, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Climate Change , water security , Ecology , Sustainability , biodiversity , Positive Bharat , Millets , de-centralization , eco-sanitation , Miyawaki Forest

Assessing Internal and External Factors Leading to Instability in Manipur

Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

The violence and instability in Manipur started on 03 May, though the seeds of the same have been there for years. The figures may vary, but the latest reports by IGP Muivah states that around 175 people have died and 1100 injured in the past four mo....

October 03, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Governance and Political Studies , Article , Military Coup , Drugs , Manipur Violence , Scheduled Tribes , Kukis and Meities