a simple guide to india's general elections

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO GENERAL ELECTIONS

IN INDIA 2014

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO GENERAL ELECTIONS

IN INDIA 2014

20 members to representTHE UNION TERRITORIES

2 members from theANGLO-INDIAN COMMUNITY

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530 members to represent STATES

LOK SABHA ORTHE HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE

LOK SABHA ORTHE HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE

Members are elected by elected members of state legislatures

nominated by PRESIDENT 12

238 representative of theSTATE AND THE UNION TERRITORIES

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

250

- - The Parliament Of India Consists Of Two HousesTHE RAJYA SABHA and THE LOK SABHA

The Parliament Of India Consists Of Two HousesTHE RAJYA SABHA and THE LOK SABHA

THE LOK SABHA IS MORE POWERFUL OF THE TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BECAUSE IT CANTHE LOK SABHA IS MORE POWERFUL OF THE TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BECAUSE IT CANONLY THE RAJYA SABHA CANONLY THE RAJYA SABHA CAN

THE PARLIAMENTTHE PARLIAMENT

THE RAJYA SABHA ORTHE COUNCIL OF STATESTHE RAJYA SABHA ORTHE COUNCIL OF STATES

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

552

01.01.Allow parliament to make LAWS ON ANY SUBJECTS of the STATE LIST

02.02.

03.03.Become the SOLE DE FACTO PARLIAMENT during NATIONAL EMERGENCIES

Make LAWS to create ALL INDIA SERVICES

DISOLVE THE GOVERNMENT01.01.

02.02.

03.03.Introduce MONEY BILLS

Prevail in a DISSOLVE between the two houses

JURISDICATION of MINISTERSJURISDICATION of MINISTERS JURISDICATION of PRIVATE MEMBERSJURISDICATION of PRIVATE MEMBERS

Private Members raise an issue for legislation by introducing a Private Member Bill.

The Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Bill, 1968 that became an Act on 9th August, 1970.

•

The last Private Member Bill passed by Parliament was in 1970.

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Administer subjects entrusted on the union list

Prepare national budgets

Jointly exercises the power of pardon, and reprieve along with the President

Appoints Chief Justice, Attorney- General, Finance commissioner and, Election commissioner

Declare war and peace

Raises issues, debates and legislates

MPs legislate on the budget

Holds the executive accountable on

government workings

Provisions such as question hour, zero hour and Rule 377 allow MPs

to raise matters of public interest

PRIVATE MEMBERSPRIVATE MEMBERS

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1974

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1978

1980

1982

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

1998

2000

2000

2000

2000

2000

2000

2000

2000

SOURCE: PRS LEGISLATIVE

Private Member Bills have beenpassed till datePrivate Member Bills have beenpassed till datePrivate Member Bills have beenpassed till date

of these were passed in 1956 aloneof these were passed in 1956 aloneof these were passed in 1956 alone

have been discussed in the Lok Sabhahave been discussed in the Lok Sabhahave been discussed in the Lok Sabha

have been discussed in the Rajya Sabhahave been discussed in the Rajya Sabhahave been discussed in the Rajya Sabha

Private members’ bills have been introduced in the Lok Sabha in thecurrent term of parliament

have been introduced in the Rajya Sabha





PRIVATE MEMBER BILLS PASSED TILL DATEPRIVATE MEMBER BILLS PASSED TILL DATE

VALUESAND VISION

VALUESAND VISION

MONEY SPENT ASAN MP

MONEY SPENT ASAN MP

PERFORMANCE IN LAST PARLIAMENTPERFORMANCE IN LAST PARLIAMENT

ASSETS ANDLIABILITIES

ASSETS ANDLIABILITIES

PASTPAST

work, a�liationsand memberships

to committees

attendance,questions asked

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2) Praja's Know Your Neta tool: www.tinyurl.com/n99xtca

MINISTERSMINISTERS

CRIMINAL RECORDSCRIMINAL RECORDS

LEVEL OFEDUCATIONLEVEL OF

EDUCATION

MINISTERS are MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

appointed by the PRIME MINISTER to form a

part of the Executive or Government







All MPs are not MINISTERS,

these MPs are known as

PRIVATE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.



PRIVATE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.



PRIVATE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. WHAT DOES A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DO?WHAT DOES A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DO?

WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE ELECTING AREPRESENTATIVE?WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE ELECTING AREPRESENTATIVE?

WHO ARE YOUR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT?WHO ARE YOUR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT?

*The cabinet is an inner circle of ministers that hold the most important portfolios

- DEMYSTIFYING -- DEMYSTIFYING -THETHE

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

RAISES ISSUES OFNATIONAL INTERESTRAISES ISSUES OF

NATIONAL INTERESTDEALS WITH

MONEY MATTERSDEALS WITH

MONEY MATTERSMAKES POLICIESMAKES POLICIES QUESTIONS

MINISTERSQUESTIONSMINISTERS

as expressedthrough speeches

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006006

160160

014014

011011

264264

COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

LEADER OF THE MAJORITY PARTY LEADER OF THE

MAJORITY PARTY ELECTED MEMBERSELECTED MEMBERS

AS PER RULE 49-O OF THE CONDUCT OF ELECTION

WHY VOTE NOTA?

• A voter can refuse to vote for a candidate by exercise the None of the Above (NOTA) option

• The candidate who secures the highest number of valid votes polled, irrespective of the percentage of NOTA votes, is declared elected winner.

• NOTA is your right to democracy and it is practiced by many as a formal vote of protest.

• Voting for none of the candidates allows one to express disapproval and compel political parties to nominate candidates with better credentials

• Prevents fake voting on voters name

1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1984 1989 1991 1996 1998 1999 2004 2009 2014YEARS

NO. OFSESSIONS

20

02

04

06

08

10

12

14

16

18

107%

N/AN/A

108%

110%

110%

120%111%

115%

91%

115%

109%

98%

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NDA

JANATAPARTY 87%

63%

UPA

UPA

- VOTING IN -- VOTING IN -THETHE

GENERAL ELECTIONSGENERAL ELECTIONS

- -- -

THE POLITICS OF COALITIONSTHE POLITICS OF COALITIONSGOVERMENTS IN INDIAGOVERMENTS IN INDIA

NOTA IN GENERAL ELECTIONSNOTA IN GENERAL ELECTIONS

COALITION AND PRODUCTIVITY PERCENTAGECOALITION AND PRODUCTIVITY PERCENTAGE

YOUR VOTE GOES A LONG WAYYOUR VOTE GOES A LONG WAY

NOTA TRENDS IN 2014NOTA TRENDS IN 2014

1.1% of India voted NOTA

Leading cities to vote NOTA

• Puducherry- 3%• Meghalaya- 2.8%• Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Dadra

Nagar Haveli- 1.8% • Bihar and Odisha- 1.6%

Appointed by the PRIME MINISTER (head of

government)and the PRESIDENT

Appointed by the PRESIDENT to be the

PRIME MINISTER in the Lok Sabha

make up the Lok Sabha

VOTERVOTER ELECT 543 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

ELECT 543 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

543via first-past-the-post electoral system, in which the winner is the candidate who receives the

highest no of votes

Vote through the first-past-the-post electoral

system in which candidate with the highest no. of votes in each constituency wins.

CONGRESS JANATA DALJANATA PARTY BHARTIYA JANTA PARTYCOALITIONPRODUCTIVITY%

INDIA ruled by the INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (INC) for 53 years out of 66 years of India's independence.

A COALITION GOVERNMENT is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which SEVERAL PARTIES COOPERATE when no party can achieve a majority.

1999 TO 2004

1ST SUCCESSFUL COALITION GOVERNMENT THAT COMPLETED THE WHOLE FIVE YEAR TERM

Formed under ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEEas prime minister

Consistedof 13 PARTIES

INC WINNING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF SEATS TO LEAD A COALITION, THEUNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE

2004 & 2009

Formed under MANMOHAN SINGHas prime minister

INDIA’S 1ST NATIONAL LEVEL COALITION GOVERNMENT

Formed underMORARJI DESAIas prime minister

Headed byJANATA PARTY

24 MARCH 1977 to 15 JULY 1979

Headed by BJP, called the NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

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*financial and appropriation bills are included

Bills IntroducedBills Introduced

Bills PassedBills Passed

Bills Lapsed At Dissolution of each LS

SOURCE: PRS LEGISLATIVE

07

333 327

07

272

38

268216

36

196

379482

378

16

329

270

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334

248

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277

252

43

297

219

39

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68

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286282

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LEGISLATION OVER THE YEARSLEGISLATION OVER THE YEARS

GDP value excludes indirect taxes (VAT) paid to the government and includes the original value of products excluding government subsidies

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2.3%

5.7%

3.1%

1%

5%

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7.8%6.7%7.3%

4.3%5.3%

1.2%

7.9%

10.2%

GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATEGDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

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A GRAPHICAL HISTORY OF THE LOK SABHAA GRAPHICAL HISTORY OF THE LOK SABHATHE STORY SO FARTHE STORY SO FAR

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Voting Age Population Total Votes

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Record Voter Turn out

66.46%

Maximum Turnout before 2014 63.56%

VOTER TURNOUTVOTER TURNOUT

1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1984 1989 1991 1996 1998 1999 2004 2009 2014YEARS

NO. OFSESSIONS

20

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06

08

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LOK SABHA PRODUCTIVITYLOK SABHA PRODUCTIVITY

CONGRESS JANATA DALJANATA PARTY BHARTIYA JANTA PARTYCOALITIONPRODUCTIVITY%

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YEAR OF ELECTIONS

1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1984 1989 1996 1998 2004 2009 2014

Charan Singh Chandra Shekhar(Samajwadi Janata Dal)(Janata Dal)

Guzarilal Nanda(INC)

I. K. Gujral(Janata Dal)

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KEY JANATA DALBJPCONGRESS

WRAP UP: - -WRAP UP: - -GENERAL ELECTIONS 2014 CONCLUDEDGENERAL ELECTIONS 2014 CONCLUDED

IMMEDIATE REMEDYIMMEDIATE REMEDY

EVOLVE A SINGLE “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE

MARKET”

SET UP A PRICE STBLISATION FUND

USE TECHNOLOGY TO DISSEMINATE REAL TIME

DATA TO FARMERS

Bill that aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two

thirds of India’s population.

THE NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY BILL, 2012

100 days of guaranteed wage employment every �nancial year, for adults who volunteer to do unskilled

manual work.

MAHATMA GANDHI RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT

The Act Provides A Practical Regime For Citizens To Secure Access To Information Under The Control Of

Public Authorities

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

Provides A Mechanism To Investigate Alleged Corruption And Misuse Of

Power By Public Servants And Also Protect Anyone Who Exposes Alleged

Wrongdoing

THE WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION ACT (2011)

DEVELOP HIGH IMPACT DOMAINS LIKE MANUFACTURING AND

TOURISM

STRENGTHEN TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT BASES THROUGH STRONGER MARKET LINKAGES"

SET UP TASK FORCE TO TRACK DOWN BACK BLACK

MONEY IN OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS

TECHNOLOGY ENABLED E-GOVERNANCE

RATIONALISE AND SIMPLIFY THE TAX REGIME AND OTHER GOVERNANCE PROCEDURES

The Core Objective Of This Act Is To Prevent Money-laundering As

WellAs To Provide For Confiscation Of Property Involved

In Money-laundering

THE PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2011

03. CORRUPTION

02. EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP

01. PRICE RISE

01. PRICE RISE

03. CORRUPTION

02. EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP

RECENT POLICIES PASSED

PARTY PROMISES | BJP

A BREAK UP OF BJP’S PARTY MANIFESTO BY ISSUE

India uses the first past the post voting system; which means the candidates receiving the highest number of votes wins i.e the candidate does not require an absolute majority. Following this system, the BJP won the General elections with 31% of all votes and 282 (51.9%) of all seats. 69% of the voters had voted for parties other than the BJP and yet It is the first time since the 1984 Indian general elections that a party has won enough seats to govern without the support of other parties.

Andhra Pradesh 72.6373.48

Arunachal Pradesh

68.1671

Assam 69.53

77

Bihar44.46

58

Chhattisgarh 52.28

66

Goa 55.2876.82

Harayana67.49

73

Himachal Pradesh58.41

65

Jammu and Kashmir39.6849.98

Jharkhand50.9863.55

Karnataka58.8167.82

Kerala73.3673.6

Madhya Pradesh51.1655.98

Maharashtra50.7155.33

Manipur77.14

80

Meghalaya64.38

66

Mizoram51.860

Nagaland89.9982.5

Orissa65.33

70

Punjab69.77

73

Rajasthan48.4

63.25

Sikkim83.76

70

Tamil Nadu73.03

73

Tripura84.45

85

Uttarakhand53.34

62

Uttar Pradesh47.78 55.92

West Bengal 81.4

79.96

Gujarat47.962

62

Mumbai43.23

55

Chennai73.0361.13

Hyderabad53.8653.03

Bangalore58.81

54

Kolkata62

66.05

KEY 2009 Voter turnout

2014Voter turnout

Metropolitian cities

VOTER TURNOUT 2014

ECONOMYECONOMY

STATE OF AFFAIRS



GET THE GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

PUSH FISCAL AUTONOMY OF STATES

REVIEW LABOUR LAWS AND UNDERTAKE BANKING REFORMS

PROHIBIT FDI IN MULTI-BRAND RETAIL, BUT

KEEP OTHER AVENUES OPEN

RATIONALISE AND SIMPLIFY TAX REGIME

ADD MORE TAX BENEFITS AND HIGHER INTEREST

RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

INVEST IN A LOW COST HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR EVERY FAMILY

BUILD “BRAND INDIA” WITH 5TS: TRADITION, TALENT, TOURISM, TRADE

AND TECHNOLOGY.

FRAMING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS THAT LEAD TO SPEEDY CLEARANCE OF PROPOSALS BANKING REFORMS

INDIA’S GDP GROWTH RATEFISCAL DEFICIT INTERNATIONAL POVERTY LINE

CURRENT GDP

ANNUAL GDP GROWTH RATE SINCE 1951 HAS AVERAGED 5.84%

4.7%VOTERS

4.6% LIVE BELOW POVERTY

OVER 450 MILLION

The Bill Seeks To Regulate The Acceptance And Utilization Of All Foreign Funds Through Donations,

Gifts Or Grants.

THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) ACT, 1976

THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) BILL, 2006

WOMENWOMEN



WOMEN CURRENTLY OCCUPY ONLY 11% OF SEATS IN THE PARLIAMENT

WHAT VOTERS PRIORITIZE WOMEN RESERVATION BILL IS STILL PENDING

REMOVE GENDER DISPARITIES IN PROPERTY,

MARITAL & COHABITATION RIGHTS

REMOVE GENDER DISPARITIES IN PROPERTY,

MARITAL & COHABITATION RIGHTS

INCREASE EFFICACY OF CENTER FOR RELIEF & REHABILITATION

OF RAPE VICTIMS

INCREASE EFFICACY OF CENTER FOR RELIEF & REHABILITATION

OF RAPE VICTIMS

ACID ATTACK VICTIMS WELFARE FUND

ACID ATTACK VICTIMS WELFARE FUND

MAKE POLICE STATIONS MORE WOMEN FRIENDLYMAKE POLICE STATIONS MORE WOMEN FRIENDLY

PASS THE WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL

IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN IN RURAL INDIA

IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN IN RURAL INDIA

STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATED TO VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN

STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATED TO VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN

LAUNCH A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE GIRL CHILD,“BETI BACHAO - BETI PADHAO”

LAUNCH A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE GIRL CHILD,“BETI BACHAO - BETI PADHAO”

STATE OF AFFAIRS

MORE THAN 90%

PRIORITIZE COMBATING

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN,

SECOND ONLY TO CORRUPTION.

The Act Provides Protection Against Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace( Public And Private) And For The Prevention And Redressal Of

Complaints Of Sexual Harassment.

THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE BILL 2010

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

UNIVERSALISATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION,

FOCUS ON RURAL AREAS

SET UP MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES & VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS

REVISIT THE APPRENTICESHIP ACT, FACILITATE YOUTH TO “EARN WHILE THEY LEARN”

DEVELOP SPECIAL PEDAGOGY FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN

RESTRUCTURE & TRANSFORM UGC INTO A

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN

RAISE THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH OF INDIAN UNIVERSITIES TO

GLOBAL STANDARDS

MONEY SPENTON EDUCATION

NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL

3% OF GDPSCHOOL

58% 4%

ONLY 18% APPLY TO TERTIARY SCHOOL

18%

40% DROP-OUT BEFORECOMPLETING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ENROLLMENT OVER 96%

60% OF THE STUDENTS STILL

CANNOT READ AFTER3 YEARS


STUDENTS ENROLLMENT & EDUCATION RESULTS

STATE OF AFFAIRS


This Bill Seeks To Provide All Children Between The Ages Of Six To Fourteen Years With The Right To Free And Compulsory Education In A

Neighbourhood School Until Completion Of Elementary Education.

RIGHT TO EDUCATION BILL, 2008

The Act Describes The Modalities Of The Importance Of Free And Compulsory Education For Children Between 6 To 14 In India Under Article 21a Of The Indian Constitution. The Act Makes Education A

Fundamental Right Of Every Child And States That No Child Shall Be Held Back, Expelled, Or Required To Pass A Board Examination Until

The Completion Of Elementary Education

THE RIGHT TO CHILDREN TO FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010

NEVER COMPLETE PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEVER START SCHOOL

MINORITY GROUPSMINORITY GROUPS

ERADICATE UNTOUCHABILITY AND MANUAL SCAVENGING

“VAN BANDHU KALYAN YOJNA” AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL TO

EMPOWER TRIBALS

FOCUS ON TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH

EDUCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

EMPOWER WAQF BOARDS IN CONSULTATION WITH

RELIGIOUS LEADERS

PROPER UTILIZATION OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO SC, ST AND OBCS

COMMUNAL VIOLENCE INCIDENTS 2013

30% AS COMPARED

TO 2012

823 CASES

133 DEATHS2269 INJURED

STATE OF AFFAIRS



COMMUNAL VIOLENCE BILL WITHDRAWN DUE TO OPPOSITION

CRIMINALISATION OF GAY CONSENSUAL SEX UNDER SEC 377 OF THE IPC UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT SC, ST AND MUSLIM COMMUNITIES FARE

WORSE ON HEALTH AND EDUCATION INDICATORS

THE WAKF ACT, 1995 AND THE WAKF (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010

DISCRIMINATION, RACE AND RELIGION

INITIATE NATIONAL MADRASA MODERNI-ZATION PROGRAMME

SCHEDULED TRIBES AND OTHER TRADITIONAL FOREST DWELLERS (RECOGNITION OF FOREST RIGHTS) ACT 2007

“Wakf” defined as permanent dedication of property by a Muslim for any purpose recognized to be religious or charitable under Muslim law

The Bill provides for imprisonment for those who occupy waqf property without authorisation. The Bill also restricts the circumstanc-es under which state governments can issue directions to wakf boards.

The Act concerns the rights of forest-dwelling communities to land and other resources, denied to them over decades as a result of the

continuance of colonial forest laws in India.

VIOLENCE

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

EXPEDITE WORK ON FREIGHT CORRIDORS

AND INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS

LAUNCH DIAMOND QUADRILATERAL PROJECT- OF BULLET TRAINS

DEVELOP SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS

SET UP NATIONAL OPTICAL FIBER NETWORK, UP TO VILLAGE LEVEL

DEVELOP NATIONAL LOGISTICS NETWORK FOR

FASTER MOVEMENT OF GOODS

LAUNCH AN INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROJECT INCLUSIVE OF ROADS, RAILWAYS AND WATERWAYS

PUBLISH A COMPREHENSIVE “NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY”

STATE OF AFFAIRS



89TH OUT OF 142

COUNTRIES

INDIA RANKING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE OUT OF 142 COUNTRIES IN THE ECONOMIC FORUM’S GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

REPORT 2011-2012

INDIA HAS A ONE TRILLION DOLLAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT OVER THE NEXT

FIVE YEARS

METRO RAIL PROJECTS CURRENTLY AT LARGE IN CITIES

AROUND THE COUNTRY

PLANNING COMMISSION ESTIMATES; INDIA NEEDS 180 ADDITIONAL

AIRPORTS OVER THE NEXT DECADE

BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE ILL ADAPTED TO THE NEED OF THE

ECONOMY

The bill was introduced for the development, maintenance and management of national highways

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2011

The Bill seeks to provide that both the Central Government and State Government would jointly attempt to supply electricity to all areas

including villages and hamlets through rural electricity infrastructure and electrification of househds.

THE ELECTRICITY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2005

INTERNAL SECURITYINTERNAL SECURITY

REVIVE THE ANTI-TERROR MECHANISM BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN

REFORM THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL, MAKE IT THE HUB OF ALL SELECTOR- RELATED ASSESSMENTS

INSULATE INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES FROM POLITICAL INTERVENTION AND

INTERFERENCE

STRENGTHEN NCC TRAINING AT THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL

EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN THE CIVIL DEFENCE AND HOME GUARDS

MECHANISMS

MODERNISE THE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT

STATE OF AFFAIRS



Its Objective Is To Prevent Unlawful Activities, And Meet Commitments Made At The Financial Action

Task Force

THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) BILL, 1967.

THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2011

JUDICIAL PENDENCY FOR IPC CASES 85%

1093 IPS POSTS VACANT

POLICE TO POPULATION RATIO

1 LAKH PEOPLE 106 POLICE

RECOMMENDED 222

BETWEEN 2004-2013

4821 CIVILIANS AND

1850 SECURITY PERSONNEL

KILLED BY MAOISTS

180

GOVERNANCEGOVERNANCE

SET UP A NATIONAL JUDICIAL COMMISSION

SET UP AN EFFECTIVE LOKPAL INSTITUTION

PERFORMANCE REVIEW, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENT AUDIT MANDATED FOR

ALL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES

INITIATE A NATIONAL E- GOVERNANCE PLAN TO COVER EVERY

GOVERNMENT OFFICE

EVOLVE A METHOD OF HOLDING ASSEMBLY AND LOK SABHA ELECTIONS

TO REDUCE EXPENSES

INITIATE ELECTORAL REFORMS TO ELIMINATE CRIMINALS

SEVERAL CORRUPTION SCANDALS DURING UPA’S TERM INCLUDING THE 2G SPECTRUM

ALLOCATION & COMMONWEALTH GAMES

MASS SPREAD AGITATION LED BY ANTI- CORRUPTION ACTIVIST ANNA HAZARE

& ARVIND KEJRIWAL LED TO THE LOKPAL BILL

MASS MOVEMENT FOR SAFETY FOR WOMEN LED TO CRIMINAL LAW

(AMENDMENT) ACT 2013

BILL TO PROTECTWHISTLEBLOWERS PASSED BY THE RAJYA SABHA (AMEND-

MENT) ACT 2013

DEMANDS FOR REGULATION OF ELECTORAL

CAMPAIGN FINANCING

STATE OF AFFAIRS



The Bill Provides For The Reorganisation Of The State Of Andhra Pradesh. It Carves Out A Separate State Called Telangana Which Will

Comprise Of 10 Districts Of The Existing State Of Andhra Pradesh.

The Bill Provides For The Establishment Of The Lokpal At The Centre And Lokayuktas In The States For Inquiring Into Complaints Of

Corruption Against Public Servants.

The Act Provides Fair Compensation To Those Whose Land Is Taken, Brings In Transparency In The Process Of Acquisition Of Land To Set

Up Factories, Buildings, Infrastructural Projects And Assures Rehabilitation

THE ANDHRA PRADESH REORGANIZATION BILL (TELANGANA), 2014

THE LOKPAL LOKAYUKTAS BILL, 2011

THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION,

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2013

FOREIGN POLICYFOREIGN POLICY



STATE OF AFFAIRS

DETERIORATING RELATIONS WITH USA DUE TO OBJECTIONS TO CLAUSES IN NUCLEAR LIABILITY

BILL AND THE DEVYANI KHOBRAGADE CASE

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) OPENED UP IN SEVERAL SECTORS

SINO-INDIA RELATIONS IMPAIRED BY THE MARCH 2013 INCIDENT OF CHINESE SOLDIERS

TRANSGRESSING INTO INDIAN TERRITORY

NO NEW STEPS WERE TAKEN WITH PAKISTAN

POLICY ON SRI LANKA AND BANGLADESH WERE RESTRICTED DUE TO OPPOSITION

FROM REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PARTIES

THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010

Enacted to give e�ect to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. India signed the Convention on January 14,

1993.The Act establishes a National Authority to implement the provisions of the Convention.

THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010

STRENGTHEN REGIONAL FORUMS LIKE SAARC AND ASEAN

HARNESS THE STRENGTH OF PROFES-SIONALS, NRIS AND PIOS

FOR BRAND INDIA

PURSUE FRIENDLY RELATIONS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. HOWEVER, WHERE REQUIRED WILL NOT HESITATE FROM TAKING STRONG STAND AND STEPS

COOPERATE AND ENGAGE WITH GLOBAL FORUMS LIKE BRICS, G20,

IBSA, SCO AND ASEM

OPEN UP INDIAN BORDERS FOR PERSECUTED HINDUS TO SEEK REFUGE

EXPAND AND EMPOWER OUR POOL OF DIPLOMATS

Seeking to streamline the process of organ transplantation and curb instances of illegal

dealings, this Amendment Bill provides for the regulation of the transplantation of human

tissue along with the transplantation of organs.

The Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Bill 2009

Citizen groups can put forth the need for a new

LAW/AMENDMENT through public

awareness.

The RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

was a result of a movement started by

a group of citizens.

DID YOU KNOW?

1ST READING {BILL INTRODUCED}

1ST READING {BILL INTRODUCED}

2ND READING {BILL SCRUTINIZED}

2ND READING {BILL SCRUTINIZED}

3RD READING {BILL PASSED}3RD READING {BILL PASSED}

THE BILL IS THEN SCRUTINIZED AND PASSED IN THE SECOND HOUSE.

HEALTH CAREHEALTH CARE

1 HOSPITAL BED

PER 1100 PEOPLE

1 DOCTOR

PER 1700 PEOPLE

AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTUREPUBLIC EXPENDITURE ON HEALTH

STATE OF AFFAIRS



11.2% OF GDP

9% OF GDP

FRANCE

BRAZIL

INDIA 1.2% OF GDP

SET UP HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL INSTITUTES SUCH AS AIIMS IN

EVERY STATE

INTRODUCE A MANDATE FORUNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE

REORGANIZE MINISTRY OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY WELFARE TO DELIVER

MORE HOLISTIC SERVICES

SETUP MODERN & SCIENTIFIC SEWAGE & WASTE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

START INTEGRATED COURSES FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE (ISM)

AND MODERN SCIENCE & AYURGENOMICS

MODERNIZE & UPGRADE INFRASTRUCTURE

FOCUS ON RURAL HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

ACCESS TO HOSPITAL BEDS

HOSPITAL BEDS

34%

ACCESS FOR

72% RURAL

POPULATION

66%

ACCESS FOR

28% URBAN

POPULATION

02.

06. 07.

Drafts Drafts THE BILLCONCERNED MINISTRY

0101 0202 0303

01.PUBLIC INPUT

03.PUBLIC INPUT

05.PUBLIC INPUT

08.PUBLIC INPUT

The bill is scrutinized thoroughly, each clause is accepted, modified or

rejected.

The Bill is voted upon and passedMinister introduces the bill in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

May be referred to Standing Committee who considers broad objects and clauses.

Standing Committee asks for feedback from experts and public.

THE BILL ISSENT TO THE

APPROVED100% quality

The bill is circulated to relevant ministries for input & may be opened to public for inputs on the draft. The more detailed, factual, & useful your feedback, the higher the chances of it being considered. Even if your input isn’t incorporated you will be recognized as an important voice on the issue.

RELEVANT MINISTRY PUBLIC

RELEVANT MINISTRY

THE BILL IS INTRODUCED IN THE PARLIAMENTTHE BILL IS INTRODUCED IN THE PARLIAMENT

04.

THE BILL ISCIRCULATEDFOR INPUT CABINET

FOR APPROVAL

The ministry may ask for public input and suggestions on the guidelines of imple-mentation of the Act.

MINISTRY FRAMES RULES &

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT

IF APPROVED

IT BECOMES AN ACT.

THE PRESIDENT

HAS TO GIVE AN ASSENT

Citizens can challenge an Act in

court under grounds of violation of constitution.

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