RTI to India-US nuclear deal: Key reforms that Manmohan Singh undertook as PM
Live MintFormer prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s tenure witnessed significant reforms that profoundly impacted India’s economy, governance, and social infrastructure. The National Rural Health Mission Launched in 2005, the NRHM aimed to enhance healthcare access for India’s rural population, focusing particularly on maternal and child health, immunization, and disease control. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, is a landmark legislation aimed at providing livelihood security to rural households by guaranteeing at least 100 days of wage employment annually. Despite challenges like teacher shortages and infrastructure gaps, the RTE Act remains a significant step toward universal education and social equity.