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An updated version of the PPT shared by me with the Administrative Staff College of India, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, 24th August, 2017. I may include additional slides if required in the future. I may share a note in due course. This section is available on the Infographics Junction from 24th March 2025 onwards.
ई-शासन ఇ-పాలన Transforming India through E-governance
Population by Mother Tongue in Bhilai MC as per 2011 Census (including Risali, which was part of Bhilai MC in 2011 and excluding Durg, Charoda, and Jamul)
Shared here on April 13th and updated on 16th April 2025
Source: Compiled from 2011 population by mother tongue language data, https://new.census.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10248
The table here indicates why Bhilai is called mini India. People from all regions of the country stay here, and the linguistic diversity extends beyond 22 languages in the eighth schedule of the Constitution.
ప్రజాస్వామ్యం మరియు ఎన్నికల लोकतंत्र और चुनाव Democracy and Election Tracker and Author/Editorial and Citizen’s Note
This was earlier available on the homepage. This is available on the Infographics Junction from 24th March 2025 onwards.
General Information: Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies, Legislative Councils, Union Territories, and Local Bodies
- Number of States in India: 28
- Number of Union Territories 8
- Last General Elections to Parliament: 2024
- Maximum Permitted Strength of Lok Sabha: 552. Present Strength: 543. Mode of Election: Direct election. Term: Five years
- Maximum Permitted Strength of Rajya Sabha: 250. Mode of Election: Elected by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies, Union Territories and nominated (maximum allowed: 12) by President of India. Term: 6 years. One-third of members are elected every two years.
- Mode of Elections to State Legislative Assemblies: Direct. Tenure: Five years
- Tenure of Union Territories with Legislative Assemblies: Five years
- Rest of Union Territories: Administered by the Union Government
- States with Legislative Councils: 6
- Local bodies: Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Town Councils, Panchayats
Elections Tracker as well as Author/Editorial and Citizen’s Notes
Due to space constraints, I will retain data (subject to availability) only for the latest ones for a short time. I will retain the editorial note and citizen note. Due to time constraints, only Assembly polls will find a place here henceforth. This tracker was initially available on the homepage.
2025
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మరియు తెలంగాణ MLC గ్రాడ్యుయేట్లు మరియు ఉపాధ్యాయుల నియోజకవర్గాల ఎన్నికలు Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Member of Legislative Council Graduates’ and Teachers’ Constituencies Polls February 2025
ఎన్నికల రోజు Polling Day: February 27th 2025. ఫలితాలు Results: March 3 2025.
Mode: Ballot paper
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ Andhra Pradesh
తూర్పు-పశ్చిమ గోదావరి గ్రాడ్యుయేట్ల నియోజకవర్గం (ఈ నియోజకవర్గంలో జిల్లాలు: కాకినాడ, Dr బి.ఆర్. అంబేద్కర్ కోనసీమ, తూర్పు గోదావరి, పశ్చిమ గోదావరి, మరియు ఎలురు) East-West Godavari Graduates’ Constituency (Districts: Kakinada, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, and Eluru): NDA candidate won against PDF candidate.
కృష్ణ మరియు గుంటూర్ గ్రాడ్యుయేట్ల నియోజకవర్గం (ఈ నియోజకవర్గంలో జిల్లాలు: కృష్ణా, ఎన్టీఆర్, గుంటూరు, బాపట్ల, మరియు పల్నాడు) Krishna and Guntur Graduates’ Constituency (Districts: Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu): NDA candidate won against PDF candidate.
నియోజకవర్గం పేరు: శ్రీకాకుళం, విజియానగరం, మరియు విశాఖపట్నం ఉపాధ్యాయుల నియోజకవర్గం (ఈ నియోజకవర్గంలో జిల్లాలు: శ్రీకాకుళం, విజియానగరం, పార్వతీపురం మన్యం, అల్లూరి సీతారామరాజు, విశాఖపట్నం, మరియు అనకాపల్లి) Name of the constituency: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Teachers’ Constituency (Districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Visakhaptnam, and Ankapalli): PRTU candidate won against APTF candidate.
తెలంగాణ Telangana
వరంగల్-ఖమ్మం-నాల్గోండ ఉపాధ్యాయుల నియోజకవర్గం Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Teachers’ Constituency: PRTU TS candidate won against UTF candidate
మెదక్-నిజామాబాద్-ఆదిలాబాద్-కారింనగర్ ఉపాధ్యాయుల నియోజకవర్గం Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers’ Constituency: BJP backed candidate won against PRTU TS candidate
మెదక్-నిజామాబాద్-ఆదిలాబాద్-కారింనగర్ గ్రాడ్యుయేట్ల నియోజకవర్గం Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates’ Constituency: BJP backed candidate
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మరియు తెలంగాణ MLC ఎన్నికలు Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Member of Legislative Council Polls March 2025
మార్చి 2025 లో ప్రస్తుత MLCs పదవీ విరమణ కారణంగా ఖాళీగా మారే ఐదు సీట్ల స్థానంలో ఎన్నికలు: నోటిఫికేషన్: మార్చి 3, నామినేషన్లను దాఖలు చేయడానికి చివరి రోజు: మార్చి 10, నామినేషన్ల పరిశీలన: మార్చి 11, నామినేషన్లను ఉపసంహరించుకున్న చివరి రోజు: మార్చి 13, పోలింగ్ రోజు: మార్చి 20 2025 ఉదయం 9 నుండి సాయంత్రం 4 గంటల వరకు. ఫలితాలు: మార్చి 20 సాయంత్రం 5 గంటల నుండి. Polls to replace five vacant seats due to retirement of present MLCs in March 2025: Notification: March 3, Last day for filing Nominations: March 10, Scrutiny of Nominations: March 11, Last day of Withdrawal of Nominations: March 13, Polling Day: March 20 2025 9 am to 4 pm. Results: March 20 5 pm onwards
Andhra Pradesh: TDP: 3, JSP: 1, BJP: 1. All elected unopposed.
Telangana: INC: 3, CPI: 1, BRS: 1. All elected unopposed.
రచయిత మరియు సంపాదకీయ గమనిక Author and Editorial Note: Results of Graduates’ and Teachers’ MLC polls were not surprising, where the unions play an important role. There is another round of polls for MLCs, where again the strength of MLAs is the decisive factor. This space is not enough to share my insights on Andhra and Telangana, whether it was NTR’s dharna and fast that made national headlines or the times of Chenna Reddy, Vijay Bhaskar, CBN, YSR, KCR, the creation of two states, and governments thereafter. One of the recent trends is that of undoing one’s success. Whether it was the TDP in 2018-19 or YSRCP and BRS in the 2020s, what was apparent to the common citizen as well as Telugus across the country/world was not so apparent to the respective parties. There is an indication of change. Andhra has the advantage of having many towns, cities, and places that are well-known without any tag. Telangana has advantage of places with their own unique identity. While Hyderabad is important and the city’s needs will only grow, and hence the regular need for infrastructure upgrades, the crucial factor is the growth of the rest of the region, which will be decisive for INC, BRS, or any other party in terms of the mandate. At the same time, it doesn’t imply that there are no challenges in both states. Yet there is no challenge that doesn’t have any solution.
పౌరుడి గమనిక Citizen’s Note: These are still early days for governments in both states. From a citizen’s perspective, expect more collaboration between the two states with a spirit of collective growth. With heavy traffic, there is need for more pedestrian over or under bridges as suitable. With more regional roads and rail networks planned across both states, there is need for habitat corridors. Afforestation is important. Our villages are known for green fields yet they don’t deserve dumping (wherever such issue exists) of city waste near the outskirts. Therefore, eco-friendly waste management is important. While mother tongue in the curriculum as a subject in both states is welcome, rationalization of the fee structure in educational institutions (which doesn’t imply unfair treatment of teaching staff) is important. In the summer, one often comes across reports of fire accidents. As such, appropriate measures should be in place to create awareness and ensure compliance with rules to prevent such accidents.
Chhattisgarh: Elections for Local Bodies (173 out of 192): 10 Municipal Corporations , 49 Municipal Councils, 114 Town Councils
(Party-based) Polling Day for Urban local bodies: 11th February. Results: 15th February. Mode of Elections of Councillors and Mayors: Directly by the electorate. Method: EVM
(Non-party based) Polling Day for Panchayats (District Panchayat Members, Janpad Panchayat Members, Sarpanch, and Panch : 17th, 20th, and 23rd February wherever voting is required. Results: On the polling day where counting is done at the centre. on the counting centre or on the subsequent day if required to be conducted at Division HQ. District Panchayat Members: On the subsequent day at District HQ. Mode of Elections of Panchayats: Directly by the electorate. Method: Ballot Paper
लेखक और संपादकीय Author and Editorial Note: Clean sweep for BJP and reversals for INC. There was a close contest in some Nagar Palikas (Municipal Councils) though. Obviously, INC needs to do a lot of homework. Local body elections are important. These polls are likely to become more significant in future. It’s not just about winning. From a public perspective, those contesting or winning from varied professions are those who are usually from the same localities or are the ones who people may come across in the course of their daily lives and are aware of the local concerns. For parties, these people serve as the direct link with the public. Obviously, the local factors play an important role in local body elections even though we can’t really compartmentalize the mind of the voter. People are aware of developments in various levels of democracy. The trend here is of a ‘No excuse vote’. When there are representatives from different parties at various levels, there are many factors at work such as differences with regard to allocation of required resources and different priorities. Now when people vote to the same party, there is no excuse for those elected. Further, the elections to panchayats are important as well for villages have an important place in states as well as the country.
नागरिक Citizen’s Note: Elections for Durg municipal corporations have taken place. Elections in three municipal corporations in Bhilai area will be held next year. There is still time for citizen’s note. From the perspective of the state, there can be more collaboration amongst different municipal corporations on best practices. There is lot of potential for tourism development. There is always scope for improvement in law and order. The state has agriculture, manufacturing, and services. A comprehensive development policy with the local bodies can be helpful. We have expressways coming up which will pass through some of the municipal corporations. Government should consider factors such as road safety on and afforestation along these expressways.
Delhi: Legislative Assembly Elections
Number of Constituencies: 70 Polling Day: 5th February
Poll Results: 8th February
Author and Editorial Note: BJP has made a comeback after 27 years to form a government in Delhi. The onion price crisis was a factor in the defeat of the party back then. This is still fresh in the memory. Now with both Centre and UT with them, BJP has a task ahead and is in a good position to solve various matters. It’s time to review for AAAP. Delhiites will look forward to another change of guard and what the new government has to offer after the central rule, Madanlal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushma led BJP governments, Shiela Dikshit led INC governments, Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi Marlena led AAAP governments amongst others. This will be the 8th Legislative Assembly. It’s the national capital (as of now) and whatever happens there is significant for the country. The nation and the world will be keenly looking at the developments.
Citizen’s Note: Safety and security for all, respect, amenities , planned growth, and fresh air to breathe. No place in India should be amongst the most polluted places in the world.
Disarmament and Monetary Policy Trackers were earlier available on the homepage. These are available on the Infographics Junction from 24th March 2025 onwards.
నిరాయుధీకరణ निरस्त्रीकरण Disarmament Tracker
- Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Present Status: 94 Signatories, 73 Ratifications👍(Opened for Signature on 20th September 2017. Came into force on 22nd January 2021.)
- Biological: Four Signatories, 187 Ratifications incl. India (Opened for Signature on 10th April 1972. Came into force on 26th March 1975.)
- Chemical: 165 Signatories, 193 Ratifications incl. India (Opened for Signature on 13th January 1993. Came into force on 29th April 1997.)
- International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism: 115 Signatories, 127 Ratifications incl. India (Opened for Signature on 14th September 2005. Came into force on 7th July 2007.)
- Treaty on the Prohibition of the Emplacement of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction on the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor and in the Subsoil Thereof: 84 Signatories, 94 Ratifications incl. India (Opened for Signature on 11th February 1971. Came into force on 18th May 1972.)
Source: UNODA, Status as in February 2025. Lives are precious. Anything that poses risk to the civilian population should be controlled or eliminated (I had written letters to the PMO earlier on disarmament.). This is voluntary for a good cause. Citing doesn’t necessarily imply concurrence to each and every action of people involved, this organization and its parent organization, their activities, and opinions on different forums.
ద్రవ్య విధానం मौद्रिक नीति Monetary Policy Tracker
Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review, 7th to 9th April 2025
Policy Stance: Accommodative (changed from neutral)
- Repo Rate: 6.% (Reduced by 25 basis points. This is the second consecutive repo rate reduction)
- Bank Rate: 6.25% (Reduced by 25 basis points)
- Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): 4% (Unchanged)
- Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDF): 5.75% (Adjusted from 6%)
- Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 6.25% (Adjusted from 6.5%)
- FY 25–26 Real GDP Estimate: 6.5% (revised from 6.7%)
- FY 25–26 CPI Inflation Estimate: 4% (revised from 4.2%)
The next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting: Expected June 4th to 6th, 2025
Source: Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review, 7th to 9th April 2025. Press Release by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monetary Policy Statement, 2025-26 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee 7th to 9th April 2025.
Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review, 5th to 7th February 2025
Policy Stance: Neutral
- Repo Rate: 6.25% (Reduced by 25 basis points. The first repo rate reduction in five years.)
- Bank Rate: 6.5% (Reduced by 25 basis points)
- Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): 4% (Unchanged)
- Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDF): 6% (Adjusted from 6.25%)
- Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 6.5% (Adjusted from 6.75%)
- FY 25–26 Real GDP Estimate: 6.70%
- FY 25–26 CPI Inflation Estimate: 4.2%
Digital and Cyber Security
- Extension of additional-factor authentication for International card not present (online) transactions
- Exclusive Bank.in domain for Indian Banks (Registrar: IDRBT)
The next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting: Expected April 5th to 7th, 2025
Source: Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review, 5th to 7th February 2025. Press Release by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monetary Policy Statement, 2024-25 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee February 5 to 7, 2025, Governor’s Statement, and Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Practices.
This was the first review under the new Governor.
Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review, 4th to 6th December 2024
- Cash Reserve Ratio: 4% Bank Rate: 6.75% Repo Rate: 6.5%
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation: 6.2% (October)
- Projected Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024–25: 6.6%
Source: Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review, Press Release by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monetary Policy Statement 2024–25 and Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee, December 2024
Select Voluntary Letters on Causes: (This was earlier available on My Thoughts from 10th October, 2024). This is real-time action. Letters are not fiction. This is available on the Infographics Junction from 24th March 2025 onwards.
Initiatives, letters, and posts on various causes and topics are voluntary and do not imply or indicate affiliation to any political party. I am not affiliated to any political party. Whether direct letters are effective or open letters is a judgement call. Open letters are transparent. On the other hand, direct letters are easy to forward to the respective departments. (As on date, all letters and follow-ups prior to 2021.) The mentioned topics and letters are other than those that find mention on social media. Topics that find mention on social media include peace and nuclear disarmament, restoration of democracy in Myanmar, improvement in relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Sudan, Syria, Israel and Palestine, US and Russia, Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan, India and Pakistan, South Korea and North Korea, BRICS, reforms in UN, electoral reforms, reservation for women in parliament and legislatures, substitute for tobacco farming, concerns of employees of Vizag Steel Plant, sustainable coastal corridors (states in the east coast region), e-transport (CG), e-governance to tackle corruption, research centers for jute and cotton (Eluru in AP and Adilabad in TS), medical research facility (CG), inclusion of Chhattisgarhi in 8th Schedule, agri-research center (Durg), development of stations (including Durg, Bhilai, Secunderabad), improved rail and air connectivity between CG, AP, and TS, environmental sustainability and biodiversity protection in new highway projects amongst others.
On improving connectivity post-Tambaram in Chennai. (PMO India). (Forwarded to AGM, Railway Divisional Office, Southern Railway on both occasions. Response to second letter included mention of work in progress on third line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu and proposed fourth line.) Letters on 15th May 2016 and 3rd September 2016 .
On training facilities for sportspersons aspiring to participate in Olympics (PMO India) (Acknowledged) on 9th August 2016. (Suggestion included training for feasible number of sportspersons in each discipline as well as agreement with other countries for visa-on-arrival for training to enhance competitiveness.
On facilities on highways and Go Green Initiative in Bus Transport (PMO India) (Forwarded to respective Coordinator, Transport Bhawan and final response received on 5th October 2016) on 21st August 2016.
Medical services or first aid in stations (PMO India) (Forwarded to ED Passenger Marketing, Railway Board and response received. The final response mentioned that: New multipurpose stall policy governing allotment of Book Stall, Chemist Stall and Miscellaneous Stalls is under formulation in Board.) Letters on 20th January 2017 and 14th March 2017.
Ensuring continuity of education of child climate activists (Civil Society, The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights) on 24th September 2019.
Myanmar and transnational connectivity (PMO India) (Acknowledged) on 21st August 2016. Suggestion included cooperation on tourism, holding a Buddhist Conference, collaboration on ports, and transnational railway and connectivity to South East Asia. At that time, there was a democratic government in Myanmar.
Villages as gateways and Sustainable Development (PMO India) (Acknowledged) Two letters on 17th April 2016 and 11th August 2017.
Secunderabad Railway Station (Office of MR, GOI) on 6th March 2019.
On better healthcare facilities at Steel plant Hospital, Bhilai (PMO India) (Forwarded to Government of CG) 1st March 2018.
On taking into account concerns raised by environmentalists on Aarey Forest, Mumbai (PMO India) (Response Received) on 6th October 2019.
Data sharing for better results (UN Secretary General’s Youth Envoy) (website) (2017)
Need for awareness on Vaccination (Ministry of Health and Family Affairs, GOI) (Prompt response from Immunization Division, Government of India) on 10th March 2017.
On Bharat Ratna to legendary playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (PMO India) (Response received) on 26th September 2020.
Concerning disaster management (to the then President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on 10th January 2005)
Humanitarian approach and creating awareness during Covid times for those who are not aware on the severity of the pandemic (PMO India) (Noted) on 24th March 2020.
On facilities for people with mobility issues and senior citizens (Joint Secretary, Department of Women, Children, Disabled, and Senior Citizens, Government of Telangana) 29th November 2017 (suggestion for provision of lifts and slopes)
Nuclear Disarmament (PMO India) (Noted) Two letters on 11th February 2020 and 26th September 2020.
Nuclear Disarmament (Former Vice President of India) One letter on 9th September 2020.
India, Pakistan, and neighbourhood (PMO India) (Noted) One letter on 19th November 2020.
Open letter by some economists and researchers to IMF Board of Directors on surcharge policy on 10th October 2024. https://www.bu.edu/gdp/2024/10/10/open-letter-to-the-international-monetary-fund-board-of-directors-on-the-need-for-significant-reform-of-the-rate-of-charge-and-surcharge-policies/ A detailed op-ed by Joseph Stiglitz regarding the aforementioned was published in the Financial Times. (https://www.ft.com/content/282720fc-ecf7-456c-86c2-a7630eba7e0d). IMF has made some changes in surcharge policy https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2024/10/21/pr-24385-imf-concludes-the-review-of-charges-and-surcharge-policy-and-approves-reforms
Suggestions for the introduction of a new Vande Bharat train from Durg to Secunderabad and vice versa (or by extension of Nagpur to Secunderabad Vande Bharat to Durg or by extension of Bilaspur to Nagpur Vande Bharat to Secunderabad/Nampally, Hyderabad) as well as regarding the existing tri-weekly Raipur to Secunderabad express train and vice versa and the recently introduced Bilaspur to Kacheguda to and fro Trains on Demand and regarding a new Vande Bharat train from Durg to Vijayawada and vice versa (via the relevant app) to Indian Railways in May 2025 based on experience. దుర్గ్ నుండి సికింద్రాబాద్/సికింద్రాబాద్ నుండి దుర్గ్ వరకు కొత్త వందే భారత్ రైళ్లను ప్రారంభించడానికి మరియు ఇప్పటికే ఉన్న రాయ్‌పూర్ నుండి సికింద్రాబాద్ ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్/ సికింద్రాబాద్ నుండి రాయ్‌పూర్ ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్ రైళ్లకు సంబంధించిన మరియు ఇటీవల ప్రవేశపెట్టిన బిలాస్‌పూర్ కచేగుడా/ కాచెగుడాకు బిలాస్‌పూర్ స్పెషల్ మరియు దుర్గ్ నుండి విజయవాడ/విజయవాడ నుండి దుర్గ్ వరకు కొత్త వందే భారత్ రైలు సంబంధించిన భారతీయ రైల్వేకు మే 2025 లో అనుభవం ఆధారంగా సూచనలు. दुर्ग से सिकंदराबाद/सिकंदराबाद से दुर्ग नई वंदे भारत ट्रेनों की शुरुआत के लिए, मौजूदा त्रि-साप्ताहिक रायपुर-सिकंदराबाद/सिकंदराबाद-रायपुर एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों और हाल ही में शुरू हुई बिलासपुर-काचीगुडा/काचीगुडा-बिलासपुर विशेष ट्रेनों तथा दुर्ग से विजयवाड़ा/विजयवाड़ा से दुर्ग तक नई वंदे भारत ट्रेनों से संबंधित भारतीय रेलवे को मई 2025 में अनुभव के आधार पर सुझाव। (Acknowledged)