Public Engaged
Public engaged is a curated collection of stories both fictitious and otherwise that I find interesting from India.
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One Nation, One Election: Final Report
The High Level Committee headed by former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind submitted its final report with strong recommendations to implement simultaneous elections in India. The pathway suggested by the committee includes several amendments to the constitution concerning the term of state assemblies and local elected bodies. Full report here.
Padma Shri Akshara Santa
This past week, among several well-deserved Padma Shri awardees was Harekala Hajabba. In this video interview from The Print, Hajabba tells the story of how he went from selling oranges in a bus depot to setting up a school for children in his village. The story of one man’s dream coming to fruition thanks to…
Jurudi haat: A field report from Orissa
A group of school students files this report from Kendujhar district of Odisha for PARI (People’s Archive of Rural India), one of my favorite online portals. The students speak with the traders who’ve set up stall in Jurudi heat, selling everything from ducks to brooms and more. Their report lends a peep-hole into the struggles…
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