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One Nation, One Election: A Game-Changer

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One Nation, One Election: A Game-Changer for Indian Democracy or a Constitutional Challenge?. One Nation, One Election: A Game-Changer An important electoral reform proposal in India is the "One Nation, One Election" campaign, which seeks to align the dates of elections for all state legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament. This idea aims to streamline the democratic process by establishing a single electoral procedure in which people nationwide cast ballots in both national and state elections at the same time. Historical Background Simultaneous elections were common in the initial years after India gained its freedom. Elections for state assemblies and the Lok Sabha were held simultaneously from 1951–52 to 1967. However, a number of political events, such as the early dissolution of the Lok Sabha and certain state assemblies, interfered with this synchronization. Due to the disrupted electoral cycle caused by these events, elections were ...

CGTMSE explained : Getting Micro and Small Business Loans

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CGTMSEbexplained: Getting Micro and Small Business Loans Without Collateral Introduction Micro and Small Businesses (MSEs) are the foundation of any economy, making major contributions to industrial output, innovation, and job creation. However, getting timely and sufficient funding is one of the biggest problems these businesses confront. The Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) was introduced by the Indian government in partnership with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to address this problem. This program ensures that financial institutions are encouraged to lend without hesitation by offering eligible businesses loans without collateral. Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Businesses (CGTMSE) CGTMSE: What is it? A program called CGTMSE was started in 2000 to give financial institutions credit guarantees for loans made to MSEs without the need for collateral or third-party guarantees. The main goal is to make it eas...