Digital Access a Part of Right to Life

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In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of India ruled that equal and inclusive digital access is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty). The ruling stems from a petition filed by acid attack survivors and visually impaired persons, who encountered severe barriers in completing digital Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for availing government schemes.

Union Minister Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker

Union Minister Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker

In a significant move towards athlete empowerment and digital governance, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a new initiative. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the issuance of Sports Certificates via DigiLocker and opened the National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. This step marks another milestone in the Modi Government’s athlete-centric sports reforms.