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Self-Help Groups and Microfinance in India: Legitimacy, Accountability, and Sustained Impact

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Introduction Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a cornerstone of India’s poverty alleviation and women empowerment strategies. By pooling resources, encouraging savings, and facilitating access to microfinance, SHGs have sought to address issues of financial exclusion, social marginalization, and grassroots development. Over the last three decades, SHGs have grown into a robust network, supported by…

The Role of Parliamentary Committees in the Functioning of the Indian Parliament

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Introduction Parliamentary Committees play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of the Indian Parliament. These committees are essential instruments of legislative oversight, policy scrutiny, and executive accountability. They ensure detailed examination of bills, budgetary allocations, and governmental policies, which may not be possible in full-fledged parliamentary sessions due to time constraints and the complexity…

Are Committees Useful for Parliamentary Work? A Discussion on the Role of the Estimates Committee

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Introduction In any democracy, the legislative process is crucial to the functioning of government. In India, the Parliament plays a key role in shaping laws, policies, and budgetary allocations. While plenary sessions and debates are essential components of parliamentary procedures, committees have emerged as critical instruments in ensuring thorough scrutiny and focused examination of various…

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The Role of Parliamentary Committees in the Functioning of the Indian Parliament

Are Committees Useful for Parliamentary Work? A Discussion on the Role of the Estimates Committee

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