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Centre Defends Delay In Enforcing Delhi Rent Act Why in the News ? The federal government informed the Supreme Court of India that the Delhi Rent Act, 1995 cannot be enforced through judicial directions, arguing that notifying the constitutional law is a policy matter within executive discretion and provincial autonomy, linked to administrative preparedness under …
Read MoreSolid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …
Read MoreTHE URBAN FUTURE WITH CITIES AS DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEMS Why in the News? Urban development debates increasingly highlight that infrastructure-led growth alone is insufficient to create livable cities. Policy focus is shifting from hardware (roads, buildings, smart systems) to human-centric urban planning, including considerations for environmental impact assessments. Experts point to a growing disconnect between planned …
Read MoreWhat Local Bodies Expect from Sixteenth Finance Commission Why in the News? The 16th Finance Commission (FC) submitted its report to the President on November 17, raising expectations on resource-sharing between the Union and States and recommendations to strengthen the finances of panchayats and municipalities, as mandated under Article 280 of the Constitution. This comes …
Read MoreThe Need for Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy Why in the news? Women’s representation in grass-roots politics in India has increased significantly. However, their presence in administrative and bureaucratic cadres remains disproportionately low. Urban India is undergoing a rapid urban transformation, expected to continue over the coming decades. By 2050, over 800 million Indians (about …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Separation of Power , Local Self Governance. Why in the News? The editorial primarily focuses on highlighting the issues and challenges faced in conducting municipal elections in India. It underscores the need for standardized election procedures, enhanced oversight mechanisms, and the adoption of modern voting systems to ensure transparency, fairness, and …
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