27-May-2023: PM chairs 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog earlier today. The Meeting was held at the New Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It was attended by Chief Ministers/Lt.Governors representing 19 States and 6 UTs.
Prime Minister stressed that the Centre, States and UTs should work as Team India and fulfil the dreams and aspirations of people for a Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He said that NITI Aayog can play a critical role in helping States to develop their strategies for the next 25 years and align the same with the National Development Agenda. He urged the States and UTs to work with NITI Aayog so that the country can take a quantum leap towards achieving its vision for the Amrit Kaal.
11-May-2023: UIDAI scaling up capacity building of Aadhaar operators to further improve residents’ experience
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has embarked on a nationwide capacity building drive to augment efficiency of thousands of Aadhaar operators across the country.
The exercise will strengthen the ecosystem further by making the operators aware of latest changes in policies/procedures in the Aadhaar ecosystem and cut down errors at operator level during enrolment, updates and authentication processes. Most importantly, it will further improve experience of residents.
Cabinet approves extension of Twenty-second Law Commission of India's term
The Indian Cabinet has approved the extension of the Twenty-second Law Commission of India's term until August 31, 2024. The Law Commission of India, a non-statutory body constituted by the government, has made significant contributions to the development and codification of the country's laws since its establishment in 1955.
The present Twenty-second Law Commission's tenure ends on February 20, 2023. The Commission has submitted 277 reports to date.
The Law Commission's composition will remain unchanged, with a full-time chairperson, four full-time members (including the member-secretary), two ex-officio members, and up to five part-time members.
The Law Commission's extended term will see it continue to identify obsolete laws and recommend their repeal, suggest new legislation to implement the Directive Principles and the Constitution's objectives, offer views on law and judicial administration referred to it by the Government, prepare reports, and perform other tasks assigned by the Central Government.