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education operations and a strong reputation in the sector for its regulatory expertise. One such example is its dominant presence in the State of the Sector Report in 2020. The chapter on regulations for private schools cited six CCS reports and the state profiles used the database we had created of all existing regulations governing K-12 education in India.
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Science & Technology Policy Unit has been conceptualised as the latest initiative. This unit will function as the policy wing to advance policy solutions that foster scientific enquiry and
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research, and facilitate the creation and dissemination of new scientific knowledge. The Centre will work with all stakeholders to develop and strengthen the science ecosystem in India in order to advance scientific research and its translation into economic value and social good.
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and Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Punjab Pollution Control Board. As a part of this audit, CCS analysed administrative logs and conducted interviews with departmental officers and applicants to determine the reasons for delays and prescribed recommendations.
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From viewing street vendors as a âpublic nuisanceâ to recognising them as âpublic service providersâ and entrepreneurs, the Street Vendors Act 2014 has been an important benchmark for CCS outreach efforts. The Act gives the long overdue formal status to millions of
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regulations impacting budget private schools in India. In 2019, CCSâ report on the Anatomy of K-12 Governance in India was also featured as one of the best policy reports worldwide in the 2019 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, University of Pennsylvania.
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environmental conservation. In the past, CCS efforts led to the amendment of the Indian Forests Act 1927, classifying bamboo not as a tree but as grass, improving bamboo based livelihood opportunities for tribal communities and reducing the need for timber.
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participants in liberal ideas. CCS Academy has leveraged the online boom and expanded its reach across national borders, successfully engaging with 1000+ people through our online programs.
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