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Jairam writes to Nitish Kumar on murder of RTI activists
-The Hindu I am sure all efforts are being made, but no arrests have yet been made, said Jairam Patna: Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has written to Bihar Chief Minister raising concerns over the recent murders of RTI activists in Bihar. Mr. Ramesh said in the letter that his ministry was working on a protocol - that would be applicable for the entire country - for such cases. In two recent incidents,...
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-The Indian Express Mumbai: Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir on Saturday cited the Right to Education Act, 2009, and Rural employment guarantee scheme as examples that directive principles of the Constitution were being implemented. Chief Justice Kabir was speaking on ‘The Role of Directive Principles in Social Transformation' at the Fort campus of Mumbai university on Saturday. "These principles will remain empty words until they are translated into action," he said. Chief...
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-The Economic Times The UPA government's flagship employment guarantee programme can play an important role in conserving natural resources and sustaining water supply and food production, according to a study. Conceived to provide livelihood security for the rural poor, the scheme can also help reduce and counter the impact of climate change in villages, according to the study, "Environmental Benefits and Vulnerability Reduction through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural employment Guarantee Scheme"...
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