Regionalization of Constitution to raise awareness
- Context: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Vice President released the updated Tamil and Gujarati language versions of the Constitution of India and the eighth edition of the English-Hindi Legal Dictionary.
- It was said that providing the Constitution in regional languages would increase legal awareness and democratic participation.
- Official versions were published in Bodo, Dogri, Santali and Nepali for the first time in the last 10 years.
- He cited Mahatma Gandhi’s statement that language is a bridge to the cultural sensibilities of a country and Subramania Bharati’s emphasis that Indians should be united in serving Mother India despite speaking many languages.
Constitution of India
- The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949.
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- It came into force on January 26, 1950, and this date is celebrated as Republic Day in India every year.
- The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is considered the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court – Rules for Solid Waste Management
- Context: The Supreme Court, while hearing appeals filed against the judgments of the National Green Tribunal, has issued new guidelines for solid waste management to be followed across the country.
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- A clean and hygienic environment is part of the right to life. The court noted that negligence in the matter of solid waste can also affect health and economy.
- District Collectors were ordered to conduct a solid waste management survey and submit a time-bound action report to the Chief Secretary.
- Corporations, municipalities and village panchayats were urged to follow the solid waste rules 100%.
- District Collectors should be given the power to monitor the solid waste handling system and report to the concerned departments.
- The new rules related to solid waste will come into effect from April 1. A copy of the order should be given to those who generate excessive waste by March 31.
- Solid waste management rules should be included in the school curriculum and translated into local languages.
- Violations should not only be considered administrative misconduct, but should be subject to fines and strict action.
- In case of repeated violations, criminal cases should be pursued under environmental laws.
- Local governments should take steps to create awareness among the public and encourage the habit of separating and handing over waste at home.
