The Sangyan: Law. Inclusion. Sustainability.
89 subscribers
About The Sangyan: Law. Inclusion. Sustainability.
"For the 'Common Concerns of Humankind' (Sustainable Development Goals and Polycrisis): Let's 'Build Forward Better' (climate-resilient and sustainable) where 'We All Belong' (inclusive, equitable and universally accessible)!" Sangyan means Cognition. Simply put, The Sangyan is an endeavour to take cognizance and document experiences, issues, and stories, especially of subjects and perspectives requiring better attention and documentation from legal and policy, political, environmental, social, economic, cultural, indigenous, and civilizational, among other perspectives and vantage points. The core principle of The Sangyan is Dharma [The Right Thing To Do - A person’s moral and social obligations both as an individual and also as a member of society], Nyaya [outcome-oriented justice] and Niti [concept of rule-based laws and policies]. The motto [ध्येयवाक्य] of The Sangyan is "कालाति क्रमात् काल एव फलम पिबति" [when the right thing is not done at the right time then the time itself destroys the essence]. The Sangyan firmly believes in 'Panch Rna' (Five Duties) and 'Lifestyle For Environment'. Campaigns by The Sangyan are the 'Build Forward Better' Campaign (https://www.thesangyan.in/build-forward-better) and 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' under the 'Ink For Inclusion' Initiative (https://linktr.ee/InkForInclusion). Initiatives under The Sangyan are Project Drishtikon [research articles, blogs, factsheets, etc.], Ulgulan Talks! [postcards, interviews and case studies], Prakalp Drishtant [Indian Knowledge Systems and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge] (https://linktr.ee/prakalpdrishtant), #knowyourconcepts [Lexicon Series], Vatavaran Vaad [Shastrarth, narratives and perspectives around triple planetary crisis], #bolotohjaane Initiative [Audi Alteram Partem - #haveyoursay Series to break the Spiral of Silence], and much more. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/sangyan and https://www.thesangyan.in/ | Ideated, Founded & Curated by Adv Abhishek Kumar ([email protected] and [email protected]).
Similar Channels
Papacy Son Of Babylon
Secure Flow Hub - Colombia
Remote Jobs Ng
Sustainable Living Lab
جمعية عطاء الخير للأيتام وأسرهم
Spal Spill 🛍️🛒
UPSC Indian Polity Prelims Mains Notes UPSC Polity Polity UPSC Constitution Polity MCQs Quiz Pyqs
Students For Economic Development - UZ
Prakriti TV 😄
CHISME 🙀🤓☝
Jobs PPSC FPSC CSS NTS SPSC PMS BPSC KPPSC AJKPSC FIA MCQS Teachers Colleges Schools University Issb
Financial Planning With Baleshwar
Powerful Shabar Mantra
Masjid Al Abdul Razak - Masjid Pilihan 'Ulama
Hockey Donkeys
Swipe to see more
Posts
*Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Address to the Nation regarding Operation Sindoor* [20:00 Hours IST | 12th May 2025] _"In his address to the nation about Operation Sindoor, PM Modi described it as an unwavering pledge for justice. He thundered that the terrorists dared to wipe the Sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters; that's why India destroyed the very headquarters of terror. The PM highlighted that Operation Sindoor has redefined the fight against terror. He concluded by saying terror & talks cannot coexist and water & blood can never flow together."_ https://www.youtube.com/live/bXxeQvuYP6o?si=u6kCiBo_eMR-ttpi
*Podcast Episode: Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Persons with Disabilities with Abhishek Kumar* [Eloka Oduah in conversation with Abhishek Kumar | The Eclectic Podcast in partnership with the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy | 11th May 2025] _"How can we truly build a sustainable future if it's not inclusive? In this episode of *The Eclectic*, we sit down with **Abhishek Kumar** — lawyer, environmental researcher, and disability rights advocate — to explore how climate action and disability justice must intersect. From founding *The Sangyan* to contributing to global UN policies and leading powerful initiatives like *Build Forward Better*, Abhishek shares his journey of driving change at national and international levels. Join us as we discuss inclusive climate resilience, disability-led activism, and the urgent call to create a world where **we all belong**."_ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0T1TAtbpHGeHjzQHng3wyH?si=nA0R8hrbRH2lJ-A-P5N9zw
*Impose costs on Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s low-cost proxy war can be nixed by defence innovation* [Indrani Bagchi | The Economic Times | 09th May 2025] _"Synopsis: India's strategic shift, marked by strikes on terror hubs like Muridke and Bahawalpur, signals a resolve to challenge Pakistan's proxy war tactics. Despite global indifference to Pakistan-sponsored terror, India is enhancing its defense capabilities through technological innovation and integrated military action."_ Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-commentary/impose-costs-on-rawalpindi-pakistans-low-cost-proxy-war-can-be-nixed-by-defence-innovation/articleshow/121009397.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
*Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Address to the Nation regarding Operation Sindoor post the Anti-Hindu Pahalgam Terrorist Attack* [Press Release | PIB India | 12th May 2025] In his address to the nation, Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, made the following remarks with long-term policy consequences, given the 'Baseline Shift' vis-à-vis India's approach to Terror State Pakistan, by calling out the Nuclear Blackmail/Bluff, 'Operation Sindoor' as template and State Policy against terrorist attacks, and no differentiation between terrorist infrastructure and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan's state backing. The statement included the following remarks having state policy consequences - 1. Today, every terrorist knows the consequences of wiping Sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters and daughters 2. Operation Sindoor is an unwavering pledge for justice 3. Terrorists dared to wipe the Sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters; that's why India destroyed the very headquarters of terror 4. Pakistan had prepared to strike at our borders, but India hit them right at their core 5. Operation Sindoor has redefined the fight against terror, setting a new benchmark, a new normal 6. This is not an era of war, but it is not an era of terrorism either 7. Zero tolerance against terrorism is the guarantee of a better world 8. Terror and talks cannot coexist, Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand, and Water and blood can never flow together 9. Any talks with Pakistan will focus on terrorism and PoK https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2128270
*Alt Text [Image/Visual Description]:* The image features a depiction of a scene from the Bhagavad Gita, showing Arjuna in a chariot with Krishna as his charioteer, holding a bow and arrow, with white horses pulling the chariot and a saffron flag flying above. Below the image, a quote reads: "You Did Everything You Could to Make Peace. Now Go, Give Them the War They Want. – Bhagwan Shri Krishna (Bhagavad-Gita)." To the right, text: "Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been on the FATF Grey List for Money Laundering and Terror Finance during 2008-09, 2012-15, and 2018-22. So, against whom was Pakistan's terror financing? Against whom did the Islamic Republic of Pakistan's stated ‘State Policy’ of 'Bleed with Thousand Cuts', ‘Thousand-Year War’, ‘Gazwa-e-Hind’, ‘Nizam-e-Mustafa’, etc. are? When Terrorism becomes the State Policy and all else fails (Restraint, Diplomacy, Sanctions, etc.), then Pre-emptive actions to Counter-Attack and in Right to Self-Defence, becomes an Inevitable Duty to ensure some deterrence! After every terror attack by Pakistan (over a hundred major state-backed terrorist attacks and counting), executing its 'Bleed India with Thousand Cuts' military doctrine, many expect India's response not to “escalate” & act like: 1. Condemn Terrorism; 2. Submit Dossiers and Pass Resolutions; and 3. Criticise at global forums and then move on. BUT there shall be NO Retaliation for Deterrence while the Islamic Republic of Pakistan continue their support for harbouring terrorism and plans for the next 'terrorist attacks' (No, Thank You!). War is a disaster for those who want to frequently disrupt peace, but a means for those who want to achieve lasting peace. Achieving the objective of sustainable peace with those who continuously wage war against you is only plausible through both kinetic and non-kinetic actions. Only if and when Islamic Republic of Pakistan walks the talk on “No To Terrorism” with real actions, then only India shall act on “No To War” (To credit, India engaged in non-escalatory, legitimate, measured, proportionate & targeted Attacks, per its ‘Right To Self-Defence’)."
*If they are foreigners, they have to be deported: Supreme Court in Rohingya case* [Bar and Bench | 08 May 2025] _"The Centre said India is not a party to the UN Refugee Convention, and UNHCR cards of the refugees are disputed."_ https://www.barandbench.com/news/if-they-are-foreigners-they-have-to-be-deported-supreme-court-in-rohingya-case
*Steps taken for the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways* 1. As regards the Bus Body Code, this Ministry had already notified the Bus Body Code to make buses fully accessible. All the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of buses are complying with the code which will account for 1/6th of the total buses. Ministry vide GSR 159(E) dated the 6th March 2024 has prescribed a level playing field in the area of manufacturing of buses by OEMs and Bus Body Builders. The said regulation will come into effect from September 2025. Further, the Bus Body Builders in the unorganised sector be also subjected to the type approval process (at par with the OEMs) instead of through the self-certification method, currently in vogue. In addition to the proposed applicability of such uniform test procedures, the bus body builders will also have to meet the applicable safety and performance requirements. 2. As regards Sector Specific Guidelines on AIC, the following details are provided:- (i). This Ministry formulated “Accessibility Guidelines for Bus Terminals and Bus Stops” (hereafter Accessibility Guidelines) in August 2022. These Guidelines have been put in the public domain on MoRTH’s website and have also been issued to SRTUs/ STUs/ SRTCs. (ii). Further, in the case of Bus Stops & Bus depots, the matter is in the ambit of the State/UT Government(s). The State Transport Undertakings & Transport Corporations/Local Municipal Departments undertake the construction & maintenance of Bus stops and Bus Terminals. These authorities are under the administrative control of the State Government. Furthermore, Transportation by Road being is a State Subject by virtue of Item 13 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. (iii). As far as achieving Accessibility in buses is concerned, the required accessibility in the special types of buses are already mandated vide AlS:052 has been notified (GSR 287(E) dt 22.04.2014). This notifies special provisions for Disabled Passengers i.e at least two passenger seats in case of Mini & Midi buses and four passenger seats in case of other buses designated as priority seats for persons with disabilities in Type-l buses, seats designated for disabled passengers shall be indicated with the appropriate sign, priority seats shall be provided with appropriate facility for securing the crutches, canes, walkers etc. to facilitate convenient travel for persons with disabilities and Handrails and/or stanchions shall be provided at the entrance of all Type | buses in a configuration, which allows persons with disabilities to grasp such assists. (iv). Further, AIS:153 has been notified (GSR 367(E) dt 13.04.2018) which states that Fully built buses, with a seating capacity of 13 passengers or above excluding driver, manufactured on and after the 1st April 2019, by Original Equipment Manufacturers shall be in accordance with AIS:153, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). (v). GSR 959(E) dt 27.12.2019 has been notified, which contains provisions for providing Divyangjan features i.e Priority Seat, Signs, Securing of crutches/canes/walkers, Handrail/Stanchions, control at priority seats, wheelchair entry/housing/locking arrangement for wheelchair in buses w.e.f. 01.03.2020. This Notification mandates that the renewal of the fitness certificate shall be made only after tests regarding the above accessibility features have been made. 3. The role of the Central Government is to notify the regulation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The implementation of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 comes under the purview of State Transport Authorities. https://sangyan.medium.com/status-note-for-accessibility-in-public-transport-march-2025-58c4100100a4
*Right to unobstructed footpaths is part of right to life: Supreme Court* [Ritwik Choudhury | Bar and Bench | 14th May 2025] _"The Court directed all states and UTs to formulate guidelines to ensure pedestrian safety, particularly for persons with disabilities."_ https://www.barandbench.com/news/right-to-unobstructed-footpaths-is-part-of-right-to-life-supreme-court
*Terror group supporters posted on TikTok, YouTube and Google from site targeted in Indian airstrikes* [The Data and Forensics Team | Sky News | 10th May 2025] _"Sky News has found social media accounts that have posted videos in Muridke, Pakistan, that include expressions of support for terror groups. Sky News has found social media accounts expressing support for a Pakistan-based terror group linked to al Qaeda, appear to have posted recent videos from a Pakistan mosque targeted by Indian airstrikes."_ https://news.sky.com/story/terror-group-supporters-posted-on-tiktok-from-site-targeted-in-indian-airstrikes-13363716?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter
_“You don't 'Retaliate' — you Create Deterrence.”_ Hope India acts on Lord Krishna and Acharya Chanakya's pragmatism of ‘The Shishupala Principle’ to counter Pakistan’s State Policy of ‘Thousand-Year War’ and ‘Bleed India with Thousand Cuts’. #OperationSindoor May Dharma Protect its Protector - 🇮🇳 Armed Forces!
