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Narmada Bachao Andolan

Narmada Bachao Andolan 1985

This entry is part 11 of 14 in the series CUET UG Social Movements

Introduction The Narmada Bachao Andolan was a ray of hope and strength for the people affected by the construction of large dams along the Narmada River. The movement started in 1985 and represented the struggle of more than 250,000 people facing displacement due to the dam projects.  The movement was initially called Narmada Dharangrast Samiti. […]

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Right to Information Act

Right to Information Act (RTI) 2005

This entry is part 12 of 14 in the series CUET UG Social Movements

Right to Information Act (RTI) 2005 Origin The Right to Information Act in India is a testament to the pursuit of transparency and accountability in governance. Its roots date back to India’s independence, when the Constitution recognized citizen access to information. Concrete steps were taken in the late 20th century to institutionalize this right. Before

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India Against Corruption Movement

India Against Corruption Movement (2011) and Lokpal Act (2013)

This entry is part 13 of 14 in the series CUET UG Social Movements

India Against Corruption Movement (2011) In 1991, India opened up its economy by reducing restrictions on market forces and cutting taxes. Before this, the government had implemented a control regime known as “licence-quota-permit-raj,”  which led to a corrupt relationship between corporate actors and contractors on one hand, and bureaucrats and politicians on the other. Excessive

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Nirbhaya Movement

India’s Awakening: The Nirbhaya Movement’s (2012) Impact

This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series CUET UG Social Movements

Nirbhaya Movement: Introduction On the night of December 16, 2012, Jyoti Singh, a 23-year-old medical student, was brutally beaten and gang-raped on a moving bus in Munirka, a neighborhood in South Delhi. The crime sparked global outrage, with many expressing disgust, shame, and horror at the incident.  In accordance with Indian rape laws, the victim’s name cannot be used in

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