Ten Reasons for a New Foreign Policy
Rao VBJ Chelikani The invasion of Ukraine is a brutal reminder to us that it is high time that we radically revise our policies regarding our External Affairs and our defence preparations. Though wars are going on in many other places as in Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, etc. this particular war is an occasion to draw many lessons for us, as we are living, today in a globalised world and we are no more a poor country. 1. The wars hereafter are the most visible and open in terms of all damage and destruction that is taking plac…
An Agenda for Civil Society Action in Our Democracy
Rao VBJ Chelikan i The present Government is intentionally throwing away the baby along with the bath water. Ignoring the indispensable role and place of the civil society organisations in a democracy, as it is visible in advanced liberal democracies, there is a clear tendency on the part of the Government to change the rules of the game, constantly, so as not to allow the Indian citizens to enjoy their constitutional right to freely form associations and to operate them efficiently. The present authorities are unable to see the ro…
Recent Summit for Democracy and Its Implications
A Summit for Democracy was held on December 9-10,2021, with nearly a hundred government delegations, 50 world leaders on the screen, many civil society actors, many members of various Parliaments, and the private sector. The President of the oldest democracy in the world, Mr Biden said in this context: ” Democracy doesn’t happen by accident. We have to renew it with each generation”. One of the organising officials also said: “And our hope is that through the entirety of this process, we can really have a dialogue between participating govern…
We are in a Participatory Democracy
What Do We Want ? Firstly, democracy is a method of ordering human relations in a civilised way, so as not to allow the brute force of one person or several of them to dominate the persons in the society. We have adopted the method of governance by the Representatives elected periodically by the people, who make laws which rule all of us, including the Representatives. The process would see that ultimately the Absolute Power vests with the people and that they could effectively exercise it. To implement that objective, firstly, the Pow…
Heading towards a Super-Aged Society
Ageing societies are a global phenomenon. With improved healthcare longer lifespans are only to be expected, but when the aged begin to age further it becomes challenging. India is expected to have the highest number of centenarians by 2050.This booklet : The 80+ Among the Elderly is a must read for every senior and super senior citizen and those who take care of them. Get your copy today. Call : 98490 67498
Running RWAs Smoothly- A Guide Book
Managing an Resident Welfare Association is fraught with challenges and pain points. Not everyone finds it a palatable experience, yet it is a job that needs to be done. RWA - A Mission Statement is a useful booklet for all RWAs with essential suggestions to help navigate the way in order to run a RWA professionally and democratically to ensure the common good of all residents. A Look Inside Governance in a Micro-Urban Community Inclusive and Harmonious Community for all Ages Not Yet Utopias Relations with Municipality Local Co-Management …
Whither CSR Funds?
Observing that many Union, state and municipal governments are trying to put pressure on many enterprises in the country, to divert the CSR funds to their official and unofficial initiatives and projects, instead of their being routed through the civil society organisations, the following message is sent to many office-bearers of the federations of the enterprises in the country: Dear Sir/ Madam, When our Parliament passed a legislation on Corporate Social Responsibility, it wanted that the dynami…
NGT Silencer on Noise Polluters
New penalties seek to rein in violators in neighbourhoods and public places. Bursting crackers to playing loud music in residential areas and construction activity beyond limits and in prohibited times will attract action. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the proposal for hefty penalties that may go as high as Rs 1 lakh for violations of noise pollution norms made by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). With this the stage is set for stricter monitoring and punishment of violations of the norms by the general public a…
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