Browsing by Subject "Governance"

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Human Gene Editing and Its Inherent Conundrums: Legal Perspectives
(University of North Bengal, 2022-03) Sarkar, Madhumita Dhar; Mazumder, Belayet Hussain
Gene Editing, as a work of human ingenuity and innovation, opens up a vast range of possibilities for human existence in the future. While Gene Editing, on the surface, opens up the possibility of human perfection, it also raises a slew of ethical, philosophical, economic, and legal difficulties. From the standpoint of India’s commitment to ensuring an egalitarian society in which access to the fruits of science and technology is made available to both the rich and the poor, the prospect of Gene Editing raises deep and complex questions about the disparity in the capacity of the less resourceful to reap the benefits of this scientific advancement. The propriety of pushing such a disruptive technology - of men having the potential to fundamentally and dramatically alter nature’s systems of creation and sustenance - is also a factor in Gene Editing. Gene Editing also brings up the classic “Frankenstein” question: are we unleashing a beast beyond our control? Is it possible to get a global consensus on Gene Editing’s inherent limitations, if there are any? Because Gene Editing involves decrypting the fundamental building components of any human person, it raises the important question of whether such information should be made public, as well as the risks that come with it. Within its limited scope, this study makes a determined effort to address the aforementioned conundrums. It also attempts to provide a glimpse into the future that we are moving towards in terms of Human Gene Editing. While the scope of the various issues relating to Gene Editing is vast, the paper focuses primarily on the dimensions of Gene Editing’s economic perspective in India, its ethics, law, and scientific progress, informed consent and counselling in the domain of Gene Editing, and the need for transparency and accountability in the domain of Gene Editing.
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Policing cyber hate: a comparative analysis between Malaysia and India
(University of North Bengal, 2022-09) Upadhyay, Niteesh Kumar; Saslina Kamaruddin; Nadia Nabila Mohd Saufi
Hate speech becomes prevalent phrase in modern times. It is utilised in political debates, and legal jargon. Recently, Southeast Asia has seen an increase in disinformation-driven hate speech. Such crime evolved into a new paradigm with the advances in ICT. Currently, social media platforms allow people to exercise their right to free speech. People publish sensitive content and provocative remarks on social media without any restraints or limitations, which jeopardises or threatens national security and peace. Many cyber-related crimes including hate speech are criminalised in India and Malaysia. However, both jurisdictions' laws have several flaws, and there is no explicit and comprehensive legislation to govern or punish online hate speech. It also analyses flaws in existing legal systems and proposes new techniques to regulate online hate speech in Malaysia and India. This study uses a doctrinal research technique, which analyses primary and secondary sources. The findings show that the use of social media platforms is on the rise, increasing the possibility to infringe on fundamental liberties such as hate speech and expression. Without legal oversight or effective governance, the problem could lead to poor governance and threaten the wellbeing of the nations.
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Protection of Natural Resources and Proactive Role of Grassroots Institutions in Goa
(University of North Bengal, 2017) Salgaonkar, Seema P.
Natural resources play a significant role in our lives; hence their proper governance becomes a pertinent issue. There are various approaches towards its governance. Some advocate complete control by state agency over natural resources, while some other propose on bottoms-up approach with community involvement toward natural resource management. The present study proposes a Model for State-Community Partnership, suggesting devolution of more powers to Panchayats and Gram Sabhas as these are community oriented institutions. This model is tested with a Case Study of Goa. Goa is today facing the crisis of resource exploitation and misuse. Can grassroots institutions check these trends by being alert and proactive? The paper attempts an answer.
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Protection of Natural Resources and Proactive Role of Grassroots Institutions in Goa
(University of North Bengal, 2014-03) Salgaonkar, Seema P.
Natural resources play a significant role in our lives; hence their proper governance becomes a pertinent issue. There are various approaches towards its governance. Some advocate complete control by state agency over natural resources, while some other propose on bottoms-up approach with community involvement toward natural resource management. The present study proposes a Model for State-Community Partnership, suggesting devolution of more powers to Panchayats and Gram Sabhas as these are community oriented institutions. This model is tested with a Case Study of Goa. Goa is today facing the crisis of resource exploitation and misuse. Can grassroots institutions check these trends by being alert and proactive? The paper attempts an answer.
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Sociological view of management of health of the migrant workers in kolkata nibedita bayen
(University of North Bengal, 31-03-2017) Bayen, Nibedita
Kolkata, the economic capital of eastern India, attracts skilled and semi-skilled labourers, who migrate for a living. The migrants include sex workers, taxi drivers, shoemakers, porters, rickshaw pullers and child labourers. They migrate from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and different regions of West Bengal. Migrants, who migrate by taking the help of a village migration network, usually take shelter in slum areas. Such places are identified by the city administration as places of extra attention to prevent outbreak of diseases. The municipal corporation puts in place a robust malaria control plan in the city. The present paper would analyse how migrant labourers are governed by the city administration as a part of its malaria-control drive and how the perceptions of health and illness of these migrant labourers change in the process.