Initiatives

Indian Tsunami Early Warning System (ITEWS); Advanced warning systems; International collaborations; Tsunami Ready initiatives
Key Features and Targets Targets

Reduce Logistics Costs: Achieve global benchmark levels by 2030.; Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking: Aim to be among the top 25 countries by 2030.; Data-Driven Decision Support: Establish a mechanism for informed decision-making based on data.; Reduction in Logistics Costs by improving Ef iciency:; Transport: Enhance efficiency through multimodal infrastructure and sector-specific plans.; Warehousing…
GS3 Economic Development, Relevant for discussing

GS3 Economic Development, Relevant for discussing public–private partnership in Industrial Growth, industrial parks, investment facilitation, infrastructure- Employment Generation led growth, and boosting employment opportunities across States and UTs.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA).
About BHAVYA Scheme

Objective:; To develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.; Plug-and-Play Industrial Infrastructure refers to ready-to-use industrial facilities with pre- developed land, utilities, and approvals.; It enables industries to start operations immediately, reducing delays and improving ease of doing business.
Implementation

It will be implemented in collaboration with states and private sector partners, building on the success of industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
Setting up Industrial Parks

Under the scheme, industrial parks ranging from 100 to 1,000 acres will be taken up for the development with ffinancial support of up to ₹1 crore per acre.; Monetary Support: Fffinancial support of up to Rs. One crore per acre will be provided for:; Core infrastructure (internal roads, underground utilities, drainage, common treatment facilities, ICT and administrative systems); Value-added infrastructure…
GS2 Governance, Transparency,

Can be used as an example of e-governance for Accountability, and enhancing police transparency and accountability, Government Policies & along with government intervention for Interventions modernizing crime investigation and policing.; Also, discuss its role in citizen services (e.g., missing persons, antecedent veri ication) and crime data management.
About

CCTNS is a nationwide initiative by the Government of India to create a comprehensive and integrated system for efficient policing through e-governance.; Launched in 2009 and managed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), its core purpose is to digitally connect all police stations and higher police of ices across the country.; As of February 2025, CCTNS links all 17,171 police stations nationwide and serves…
Objectives

Enhance the ef iciency and effectiveness of policing through a seamless online network.; Modernize processes involved in crime investigation, criminal tracking, reporting, and sharing of real-time data across police stations and other law enforcement agencies.; Develop a national database for crime and criminals to enable data-driven policy and operational outcomes.; Integrate key pillars of the criminal justice…
Salient Features

Digitizes and standardizes police processes related to Fffirst Information Reports (FIRs), investigations, and charge sheets across all states and union territories.; Provides a national platform for:; Online registration and tracking of complaints.; Antecedent verification for tenants, employees, etc.; Missing person search and vehicle NOC generation.; Information on proclaimed offenders, and more.; Integrates more…
Signi icance

Brings transparency, accountability, and ef iciency into policing, promoting faster and more accurate investigation processes.; Empowers law enforcement with real-time data on crimes and criminals, facilitating effective inter- state and cross-agency collaboration.; Enhances public safety by providing easy access to various police services for citizens online, reducing the need for physical visits to police…
SANKALP Scheme Recently, the Public Accounts

67. SANKALP Scheme Recently, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the poor implementation of the SANKALP scheme after a CAG report lagged delays and underutilisation.
Key Issues Highlighted in CAG Report

Fffinancial Underutilisation: Only 44% of the allocated funds were disbursed between 2017- 18 and 2023-24, indicating persistent ffinancial underperformance.; Weak Implementation & Preparedness: The Ministry utilised only ₹850.71 crore out of ₹1,606.15 crore disbursed (86%) by the World Bank, re lecting non-preparedness and weak monitoring mechanisms.
About SANKALP Scheme

Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a World Bank- assisted programme aimed at strengthening India’s skill development ecosystem.; Nodal Ministry: Implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.; Launch: Launched on January 19, 2018, SANKALP was approved in October 2017.; Budget: Total outlay of ₹4,455 crore.; Implementation period: It was extended…

1.1 Tribes In India

Tribes In India

Representation Tribes Advisory Councils (TACs) to have non-official representation from tribals.
Tribes In India

Criteria Tribals in the population; Compact and reasonable size; Underdeveloped for Identi ication: nature of the area; and the marked disparity in economic standards of the people
Tribes In India

Lokur Committee, 1965 on Identifying Criterias for De ining New Community as ST
Tribes In India

Bhuria Commission, 2002-2004 [On Socio-Economic, Health and Educational Status of Tribal Communities of India]
Tribes In India

TACs Consult Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) before passing laws, rules, and regulations affecting tribal interests.
Tribes In India

Xaxa Committee, 2013 [On Socio-Economic, Health and Educational Status of Tribal Communities]
PYQ where these recommendations can be quoted

Q. Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category? (2022, GS-I)

1.2 India as a Multilingual Society

India as a Multilingual Society

Linguistic Hindi should be the medium for national communication. Medium
India as a Multilingual Society

Justice Justice in the country’s language, with translations of all Supreme Court and High Court proceedings, records, decisions, and orders in regional languages.

1.3 Women

Women

Education Improve access for females to schools and universities, including Access transportation from remote areas.
Women

Skill Training Provide skill and business training for young women.
Women

Tribunal Replace Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) with an Employment Tribunal for quicker disposal of complaints, ensuring women’s participation.
Women

Domestic Include Domestic Workers under the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Workers at Workplace Act.
Employer Employers held liable for

1. Facilitating harassment 2. Allowing misconduct 3. Failing Liability to disclose Company’s policy on Sexual Harassment 4. Not forwarding complaints to Tribunal 5. Compensating complainants
Women

Proxy Representation In Pris The committee’s report is titled “Transforming Women’s Representation and Roles in Panchayati Raj Systems and Institutions: Eliminating Efforts for Proxy Participation.” In the Mundona Rural Development Foundation vs UoI (2023) case, the Supreme Court directed the formation of a committee to examine proxy participation in PRIs.
Women’s Reservation in PRIs Constitutional Mandate

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) established a three- tier panchayat system, ensuring one-third reservation of seats for women in PRIs, later expanded to nearly 50% by 21 states, with Bihar being the irst.; Current Representation: As of now, 46.6% of elected panchayat representatives are women.; Issue of Proxy Representation: Many women serve as igureheads, with male relatives (such as sarpanch pati)…

1.4 Poverty and Development Issues

Poverty and Development Issues

Poverty Discontinue the practice of scaling poverty estimates based on National Estimates Accounts Statistics, assuming that the CPI-IW and CPI-AL re lect the consumption patterns of the poor.
Poverty and Development Issues

Four Major Changes 1. Shift away from calorie-based poverty estimation. 2. Uniform Poverty Line Basket (PLB) across rural/urban India. 3. Improvement in price adjustment procedure. 4. Include private expenditure on health/education in poverty estimation.
Poverty and Development Issues

Mixed Recommend MRP-based estimates over the earlier Uniform Reference Reference Period Period (URP)- based estimates for poverty calculation. (MRP)

446.68 in rural, Rs 578.80 in urban (2004-05).

in rural, Rs 578.80 in urban (2004-05).

Poverty Line Recommended using the Fisher Index based on NSSO’s Consumer Expenditure Update Survey until a new CPI is available.
PYQ where these recommendations can be quoted

Q. Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. What is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? (2024, GS-I)

1.5 Urban Issues

Urban Issues

Standing Committee Report on Smart Cities Mission(2024) The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, chaired by Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, submitted its report on the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). The SCM, launched in 2015, aims to provide modern infrastructure and create a clean and sustainable environment for citizens. Key indings and recommendations of the Committee:; Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs): SPVs face CEO…

1.6 Secularism

Secularism

The Sachar Committee, 2005 [On Social, Economic, and Educational Status of the Muslim Community] Focus Areas Recommendations Status Highlighted disparities in opportunities and access for Muslims regarding socio-economic and educational status. Institutional 1. Establish Equal Opportunity Commission. 2. Create National Data and Administrative Bank (NDB) for socio-religious data. Reforms Legal and Set up a legal…

2.1 Politics and Electoral Reforms

Politics and Electoral Reforms

Disquali ication Laws Implement stricter laws to disqualify individuals with criminal backgrounds from elections.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

Indrajit Gupta Committee, 1999 [On State Funding of Elections]
Politics and Electoral Reforms

State Funding Recommend partial state funding to reduce money power in elections.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

Eligibility Criteria State funding only for recognized national and state parties; not for independent candidates.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

Forms of State 1. Free/subsidized access to public broadcasting. 2. Supply of campaign Funding materials. 3. Reimbursement of election expenses.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

Transparency Parties must maintain detailed accounts; accounts should be audited by and Accountability Election Commission and made available for public scrutiny.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

Anti-Defection Law Refer disquali ication decisions under the anti-defection law to President/Governors based on EC’s opinion.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

NOTA Option Include NOTA button in EVMs, and count NOTA votes.
Politics and Electoral Reforms

On Hung Fresh elections for hung legislatures with reduced terms to Legislatures synchronize with the ive year cycle.

2.5 Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Composition of the board of directors should be the optimum combination of executive & non- executive directors.; Audit committee should contain 3 independent directors with one having ffinancial and accounting knowledge.; Remuneration committee should be set up.; The Board should hold at least 4 meetings in a year with a maximum gap of 4 months between 2 meetings to review operational plans, capital budgets…
Corporate Governance

At least one member should be ‘ ffinancially knowledgeable’ and at least one member should have accounting or ffinancial management pro iciency.; Improving the quality of ffinancial disclosures, including those related to related party transactions.; Corporate executive boards to assess and disclose business risks in the annual reports of companies.; Board of a company to lay down the code of conduct for all Board…

2.6 Prison Reforms

Justice Amitava Roy (retd.) Committee, 2018

To examine the problems plaguing Indian Prisons; Segregation: Mandatory segregation of undertrials, convicts, and ffirst-time offenders inside jails, during court production, hospital visits, etc.; Special Fast-Track Courts: Establish fast-track courts to handle petty offenses and cases pending for ive years or more.; Monitoring by Judges: District and sessions judges to monitor progress of cases pending for over…
Bail & Monitoring

Use technology (bracelets/anklets) for bail monitoring, and implement Borstal schools for young offenders and better care for women prisoners.; Prison Staff Shortage: Urged to ill vacancies, especially female staff, within 3 months for improved management.; Bail Money for Undertrials: Over 70% undertrials; recommended creating a fund to help poor prisoners pay bail, like Andhra Pradesh’s Cheyutha Nidhi.; Prison…

2.8 International Relations

International Relations

The Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, submitted a report titled ‘Indian Diaspora Overseas: Comprehensive Review of their Conditions and Welfare, including the Status of the Emigration Bill’ on April 1, 2025. Key observations and recommendations include:; Diaspora Policy: A unified policy is needed to enhance engagement with the 35 million-strong Indian diaspora. The Ministry…
PYQ where these recommendations can be quoted

Q. The Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. (2023, GS II)
International Relations

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3.1 Economy and Economic Development

Economy and Economic Development

Tarapore Committee, 1997 [Committee on Capital Account Convertibility]
Economy and Economic Development

Preconditions Fiscal consolidation, in lation target, and strengthened ffinancial system for CAC were recommended as preconditions for Capital Account Convertibility (CAC).
Economy and Economic Development

Exchange Rate Policy RBI to maintain a +/- 5% band around the neutral REER; intervene when REER is outside the band.
Economy and Economic Development

Consolidated Introduce CSF as part of a transparent iscal system; use pro its from RBI Sinking Fund (CSF) transfers and disinvestment proceeds for building CSF.
Economy and Economic Development

Phased Transition Implement phased transition to full capital account convertibility.

3.3 Taxation

Taxation

Parthasarathi Shome Committee, 2014 [On Tax Administration Reforms] Focus Areas Recommendations Taxpayer Services Establish a separate vertical for taxpayer services in each board. Binding Decision Ombudsman decisions on taxpayer grievances should be binding on tax of icers. Pre- illed Tax Returns Provide pre- illed tax returns to all individuals, with the option to accept or modify. Separate Dispute Set up a…

3.4 Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Four-tier Hierarchy

The Indian Banking System was proposed to have a four-tier hierarchy, with a few major public sector banks at the top and rural development banks for agricultural activities at the bottom. Quasi-Autonomous Body: A Quasi-Autonomous body under the supervision of the RBI would oversee the functioning of banks and ffinancial institutions.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Narasimham Committee- II (1998) Focus Areas Recommendations Merger of Banks Merge major public sector banks to enhance international trade, ensuring stronger banks don’t merge with weaker ones. Narrow Banking Implement Narrow Banking for banks with high NPAs, allowing them to invest in short term, low-risk assets. RBI as Regulator RBI should solely act as the regulator and not own any banks. Increase Review…
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Administrative Separate the roles of chairman and managing director in PSBs to Reform improve accountability and transparency.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Graded Adopt a graded approach to restructure stressed accounts based on the severity of Approach impact on borrowers.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Categorisation Banks should categorize accounts as mild, moderate, and severe based on the severity of stress.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Promoters of Banks Large corporates and industrial houses should be allowed as promoters of banks once the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 is amended. This aims to prevent connected lending and unfair loans to promoters.
Minimum Initial For new banks

Universal banks: Rs. 1,000 crore (up from Rs. 500 crore) - Capital Small inance banks: Rs. 300 crore (up from Rs. 200 crore).
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

UCB Allow large UCBs to operate like small inance banks (SFBs) and universal banks. Operations
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Tier-4 UCBs Tier-4 UCBs (deposits over INR 10,000 crore) should function like universal banks with a 9% CAR and meet other conditions.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Accountability MPC decisions will be made by voting, and members will be held accountable if the target is not met for three consecutive quarters.
Sunil Mehta Committee, 2018

On Stressed Assets of Public Sector Banks Long-Term Capital and Governance: The resolution process suggested by the committee will also bring in credible long-term external capital to limit the burden on the domestic banking sector while ensuring robust governance and credit architecture to prevent a similar build-up of non-performing loans in the future. IMPORTANT COMMITTEES, RECOMMENDATIONS 26 Bimal Jalan…
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Surplus Surplus will be transferred to the Government only if realised equity exceeds the Distribution required level. If below the lower bound, risk provisioning will be made, and only Policy the residual net income (if any) will be transferred.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

T K Viswanathan Committee [On Framework for Use of Mediation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)]
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Mediation Implement voluntary mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism under the IBC in a phased manner.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Y M Deosthalee Committee, 2018 [On Need and Scope of setting up a Public Credit Registry] Focus Areas Recommendations Issues with the Fragmented Data: Data is fragmented across entities, e.g., borrowings from current Credit banks, inter corporate borrowings, etc., not available in a single repository. Information Reliance on Self-disclosure: Borrowers disclose income, assets, and liabilities, Infrastructure: which…
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Merchant Subsidise MDR and reduce interchange fees on card payments by 15 bps to Discount Rate incentivise digital payments.
Banking Sector and Other Economic Reforms

Level Playing Provide equal opportunities for all stakeholders and new players Field entering the transaction space.

3.5 INSURANCE

INSURANCE

Captive International Fffinancial Services Centre (IFSCA) should create a framework Insurance Model to enable Captive Insurance operations as a cost-efficient risk management method.
INSURANCE

Investment Redesign investment frameworks to give insurers more avenues for Frameworks mobilizing funds and lexibility in choosing ffinancial instruments.
INSURANCE

Foreign Allow foreign companies to enter the insurance sector, preferably Companies Participation through joint ventures with Indian partners.
INSURANCE

Professional Raise professional standards in risk management, underwriting, and Standards speed up claim settlements.

3.6 Govt. Budgeting and Public Finance

Govt. Budgeting and Public Finance

Autonomous Establish an Autonomous Fiscal Council with a Chairperson and two Fiscal Council members appointed by the Centre to:; Prepare multi-year iscal forecasts; Recommend iscal strategy changes; Improve iscal data quality; Advise government on deviations and corrective actions for non- compliance.
Govt. Budgeting and Public Finance

Deviation Allow deviations from iscal targets under specific circumstances (national from security, calamities, structural reforms, or decline in output growth), with a Speci ied Targets cap of 0.5% of GDP per year.

3.7 Agriculture and Allied Activities

Agriculture and Allied Activities

Mahesh Kumar Jain Review Committee, 2019 [On improving Agriculture Credit] Focus Areas Recommendations DBT Distribute subsidies directly to farmers’ accounts through Direct Bene it Transfer (DBT) for ef iciency and transparency. Subsidies Reduce subsidies on electricity and fertiliser, as they are unsustainable and do not yield desired benefits to farmers. Information Systems Strengthen information systems to aid…
Agriculture and Allied Activities

Outsourcing FCI should outsource stocking operations to agencies like Central/State Warehousing Corporations, private sector under PEG scheme, and state governments with private sector-built silos (as in Madhya Pradesh).
Agriculture and Allied Activities

Beekeeping Development Committee, 2019 [Under the Chairmanship of Prof. Bibek Debroy on Advancing Beekeeping in India]
Agriculture and Allied Activities

National Institutionalize the National Bee Board, rename it as the Honey and Pollinators Bee Board Board of India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Transformation
Agriculture and Allied Activities

Research in Recognize apiculture as a subject for advanced research under ICAR. Apiculture
Agriculture and Allied Activities

Standing Committee Report on Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying(2024) The Standing Committee on Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, chaired by Mr. P.C. Gaddigoudar, presented its report on ‘Employment Generation and Revenue Earning Potential of the Fisheries Sector’. Committee’s observations and recommendations are as follows:; Employment Generation in Fisheries: Fisheries offer diverse job…

28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A dedicated isheries

28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Ramesh Chandra Committee, 2018 [On Integration of Commodities Spot and Derivatives Market]
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Focus Areas Recommendations
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Reforms Amend the APMC Act to improve agricultural market ef iciency, integrating farm-level production with end-uses (Model APLM Act, 2017).
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Multiple Modes of Selling Allow multiple selling modes and remove restrictions on selling only through recognized APMCs.
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Farmers’ Form FPOs/cooperatives to enhance farmers’ bargaining power. Producers Organizations
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

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28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Warehousing Require all warehouses to register with the Warehousing Standards Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) for standardized infrastructure.
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Digital Platform Recognize regulated electronic platforms as market yards and establish a system to collect and share data on spot market transactions.
28 million people, with a growth rate of 9%. A

Global Linkage Link the Indian derivatives market with global peers.

3.8 Land Reforms

Land Reforms

T Haque Committee, 2017 [Expert Committee on Land Leasing] Observations Legal Bans Most states have either legally banned or imposed restrictions on and Restrictions agricultural land leasing. Informal Legal bans or restrictions on land leasing have led to informal tenancy across Tenancy the country, affecting the productivity of land cultivated by informal tenants. Recommendations Legalisation of Land Legalising…

3.9 Industry and Infrastructure

Industry and Infrastructure

Pro it Allocation Any pro its above the permissible limit should be transferred to an Investor Protection Fund (IPF) or Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF).
Industry and Infrastructure

Listing of MIIs Oppose listing of MIIs as it con licts with their regulatory functions.
Industry and Infrastructure

Kirit Parikh Committee, 2022 [On Fair pricing of Natural Gas] Focus Areas Recommendations Price Introduce a loor and ceiling price for gas from legacy ields, with complete Liberalisation pricing freedom starting January 1, 2026. State Producers ONGC and Oil India Ltd. will receive a price linked to imported oil, with a loor price of $4/ million British thermal unit (mBtu) and a ceiling price of $6.5/mBtu. Unified…
Industry and Infrastructure

Market and Deepen corporate bond markets (including municipal bonds), set up Fffinancial Reforms development ffinancial institutions, and accelerate monetisation of infrastructure assets and land. Monitoring Panel Establish a panel to monitor NIP progress and eliminate delays. Ministry Create a steering committee in each infrastructure ministry to oversee Steering Committees implementation. Steering Set up a…
Classi ication Classify data into

Public (generated by government) - Community (sourced from individuals) - Private (generated by private entities).
Industry and Infrastructure

Data Public, community, and private data can be requested without any remuneration. Accessibility
Industry and Infrastructure

S. Sunder Committee, 2007 [Road Safety and Traf ic Management]
Industry and Infrastructure

Creation of National Road Safety Establish an Apex body through an Act of Parliament to & Traf ic Management Board promote road safety and traf ic management, with advisory and regulatory functions.
Industry and Infrastructure

Road Safety Fund Allocate 1% of cess proceeds on diesel and petrol for the Road Safety Fund, with assistance to State Boards based on their performance in promoting road safety.
Industry and Infrastructure

Reduce Non- Reduce railway engagement in peripheral activities like running schools, core Activities hospitals, and a police force to cut costs.
Industry and Infrastructure

Accounting Implement an accrual-based double-entry accounting system to distinguish System between revenue and capital expenditures, providing a clear picture of debt and liabilities.
Industry and Infrastructure

Standing Committee Report on Development and Expansion of National Inland Waterways The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture, chaired by Mr. V. Vijayasai Reddy, presented its report on ‘Development and Expansion of Existing and New National Inland Waterways’ on September 21, 2023. It’s key indings and recommendations: 1. Operationalisation of National Waterways; Key Issue: Out of 111 noti ied…
Modal Shift to Inland Waterways Key Issue

The development of waterways is hindered by poor hinterland connectivity, high costs of vessels and equipment, and slow development.; Recommendation: Fffinancial incentives for shippers and improved terminal infrastructure (loading/ unloading facilities) to make the shift to inland waterways more attractive. 3. Intermodal Connectivity; Key Issue: Lack of integrated connectivity between inland waterways and major…
Industry and Infrastructure

Arjun Sengupta Committee, 2005 [On Central Public Sector Enterprises] Focus Areas Recommendations Empowerment Empower holding companies to transfer assets, loat fresh equity, and divest of Companies shareholding in subsidiaries with conditions. Selecting Chief Executive of CPSE to be a member of the Search Committee for Independent selecting Independent Directors for CPSE Board. Directors
Non-Accepted Government rejected AGE

1. Reviewing company Recommendations functioning twice a year. 2. Approving capital expenditure without Public Investment Board/Cabinet approval. Approval of Parliamentary approval required for reducing government shareholding Parliament below 51% in Navratna, Miniratna, and other pro it-making CPSEs. CPSE-Specific Ministries to develop CPSE-specific criteria to assess performance beyond Criteria pro itability.…

3.10 Other Important Committees at Glance

Other Important Committees at Glance

U K Sinha Panel, 2019 [On MSME] Focus Areas Recommendations De inition of Adjust definition criteria regularly to re lect the changing economic Criteria scenario, and delegate MSME classi ication power to the Executive. Legislation Create comprehensive and holistic MSME legislation. Payments Ensure timely payments to MSEs, and make it mandatory for and Procurement PSUs/Government Departments to procure 25% from MSEs…
Other Important Committees at Glance

Ecosystem Enhance competitiveness by developing ecosystems through funding high- speed multimodal connectivity, business services, and infrastructure.
Other Important Committees at Glance

Regulatory Establish a comprehensive regulatory regime for bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, Regime and ffinancial crimes compliance in GIFT IFSC.
Other Important Committees at Glance

Strategic Develop initiatives to promote GIFT IFSC as a global inance and accounting hub, Initiatives attracting international irms and talent.
Other Important Committees at Glance

Whistle- Grant SEBI authority to provide immunity to whistle-blowers who expose Blower Immunity illegal activities.
Other Important Committees at Glance

Universal Bank Provide every resident with a Universal Electronic Bank Account upon registering Account for an Aadhaar card.

4.1 Western Ghats and Other Biodiversity Zones

Western Ghats and Other Biodiversity Zones

Biodiversity Recognize Western Ghats as a UNESCO Biodiversity Hotspot, Hotspot containing over 30% of India’s species across various categories.

4.2 Climate Change and Other Related Aspects

Climate Change and Other Related Aspects

Mihir Shah Committee, 2016 [Augmentation, Conservation and Ef icient Management of Water Resources] Focus Areas Recommendations National Water Restructure and unify the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Commission Water Board (CGWB) into a new National Water Commission (NWC). Irrigation Create an Irrigation Reform Division to assist states with irrigation projects and Reform Division improve water…
Climate Change and Other Related Aspects

Standing Committee Report on Promotion of Climate Resilient Farming The Standing Committee on Agriculture chaired by Mr. P.C. Gaddigoudar presented its report on ‘Promotion of Climate Resilient Farming’ on February 7, 2024. Key indings and recommendations:; Impact & Mitigation: Extend the NICRA Scheme to all climate-vulnerable villages using advanced technology for resilience.; Crop Diversi ication: Promote crop…

5.1 Cyber Security and Law And Order

Cyber Security and Law And Order

Gulshan Rai Committee, 2018 [Roadmap for Effectively Tackling Cyber Crimes in the Country]
Cyber Security and Law And Order

Dedicated Reduce dependence on foreign servers and establish a dedicated secure Secure Gateway gateway for all government communication.
Non- Four bases for non-consensual data processing

1) State welfare consensual Processing functions, 2) Compliance with law or court orders, 3) Emergency situations, 4) Employment contracts in limited cases.

5.2 Border Management

The Standing Committee on Home Affairs, 2016

Capacity Building and Institutions] Focus Areas Recommendations Border Address issues with border infrastructure such as outposts, fencing, and Outposts loodlighting. Fencing Speed up border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border and improve fencing in the Thar Desert region, which is ineffective due to shifting sand dunes. Road Set up a joint venture with a private company for road construction in border…
PYQ where these recommendations can be quoted

Q. India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the con licting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme. (2024, GS-III)

Facts and figures for this syllabus heading.