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What is DoT’s Telecom Sandbox — Explore it in this Bulletin!

#NewConsultationAlert The UGC’s latest draft aims to reshape higher education with biannual admissions, flexible streams, multiple entry/exit options, and skill-based learning. While it promises greater accessibility and inclusivity, are these changes practical for students and universities alike? The draft is open for public feedback until 23rd December 2024. Don’t miss the chance to share your thoughts on the future of education in India! Tap the link here https://wa.link/7buj40 to read the draft and submit your feedback or send us ‘UGC’ on Whatsapp to 8976926914!

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) proposes new rules for Regulatory Sandboxes—a space where companies, researchers, and tech innovators can test their telecom ideas in a risk-free, controlled environment. Want to know who can apply, how it works, and how this could shape telecom innovation in India? Swipe through to find out! Click here to share feedback: https://lnkd.in/gWZM9sGt Deadline: 27 December 2024

We are very excited to share with you our ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24. This year, Civis witnessed incredible growth and impactful milestones. Together, we mobilized 6,409 citizens, gathered 10,593 responses from consultations, and expanded our reach to millions through innovative campaigns and programs. Our community has grown stronger, and our team more driven as we work towards building upon consultations in India. Do let us know your thoughts on the Annual Report - and please do write to us here or at [email protected], if aspects of the report inspire you or shed light on new ideas we could work on. We look forward to growing stronger together and want to thank you for your continued engagement with Civis! Report is available through this link: https://lnkd.in/greCvxwx

#NewConsultationAlert Biannual admissions, multiple entries and exits, credit-based learning, and skill integration — the proposed changes could redefine higher education in India! From stream flexibility to accelerated degrees, these updates promise to make UG & PG programs more accessible, multidisciplinary, and future-ready. Swipe through to see how these changes could benefit you and help shape the future of education. Don’t forget to share your feedback with UGC before the deadline! Click the link here - https://wa.link/7buj40 or send us ‘UGC’ on Whatsapp to 8976926914 to share your thoughts. . . . #education #nep2020 #policy

#InternshipAlert At Civis, we work to enable effective dialogue between Governments and citizens, on laws and policies. Through our online platform Civis, we support the process of public consultations, i.e. help citizens share their inputs on upcoming laws with the Government. Since 2018, Civis has worked on 900+ Consultations. Civis has been a recipient of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia award, Agami Prize for Legal Innovation, D-Prize, and two state government awards at the Maharashtra StartUp Summit and Vibrant Gujarat StartUp Summit. Responsibilities of the intern would include: - Summarising draft laws and policies that are open for consultations and public feedback. - Conducting research on upcoming laws and policies open for consultation. Skills gained through the program include, but are not limited to: - Hands-on training on public consultations and civic participation in law-making. - An understanding of public policy. Benefits: - Internship Certificate from Civis. - Refining the skills mentioned above. - Networking with a pan-India network of students. - An opportunity to publish articles and analysis on draft policies on Civis' blog as well as other publications. Duration: - The internship will be for a minimum duration of 12 weeks in the months of January 2025 - March 2025 and may be extended at the request of the intern, only after approval of the internship coordinator. - We estimate an 8-10 hour weekly time commitment for the internship. Location: - The internship would function on a completely remote working policy. Students of law and public policy, in their 3rd year or above, are encouraged to apply. Important Dates: - Application Deadline: 5th January 2025 - Successful candidates will hear from us on: 9th January 2025 - Internship starts: 10th January 2025 Click the link here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gYNufeRT . Lawctopus LAW ADDA INTERNSHIP CELL Development Wala The Policy Square #hiring #internship #publicpolicy #policy

Major reforms in higher education—check it out in our latest bulletin.

#NewConsultationAlert Seeking your suggestions and objections: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a draft notification declaring a 2 km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Halliday Island in West Bengal. This unique island is home to Gangetic Dolphins, Estuarine Crocodiles, and vibrant mangrove ecosystems. To protect this vital habitat, certain activities like commercial mining, large-scale fishing, and red-category industries will be prohibited, while others like eco-tourism, habitat restoration, and sustainable agriculture will be promoted. This draft notification is open for public feedback until 1st January 2025. Send us ‘Halliday’ on WhatsApp to 8976926914 or click the link here https://wa.link/c3ewaa . . . #EcoSensitiveZone #HallidayIsland #WildlifeConservation #PublicConsultation #EnvironmentalProtection #Civis #ALMC

The Ministry of Power is taking steps to streamline its guidelines on #EV charging and battery swapping infrastructure with its latest draft guidelines. Learn what they say in our post below. Have feedback to give? Head over to this link to submit your comments: https://lnkd.in/gsyEXXTE Deadline to submit comments: December 19, 2024 #NewConsultationAlert #EVCharging #PublicConsultation #BatterySwapping