Governance

Empowering Local Governance: Odisha’s Suakati Gram Panchayat Shines at National e-Governance Awards 2025

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Keonjhar, Odisha — In an effort to promote digital innovation at the grassroots level, India’s Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances have unveiled a new category under the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This initiative aims to recognize outstanding digital efforts by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) throughout the country. The Suakati Gram Panchayat from Keonjhar district has earned the Jury Award in this new category, which is aimed at celebrating the vital contributions of Gram Panchayats in enhancing service delivery. The award, titled “Grassroots Level Initiatives for … Read more

Odisha’s Suakati Panchayat Shines at National e-Governance Awards, Paving the Way for Digital Innovation in Rural Governance

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Bhubaneswar, India — Suakati gram panchayat in the Banspal block of Odisha’s Keonjhar district has earned a prestigious Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This recognition places it among the select few local bodies in the nation honored for their innovative use of technology in improving public service delivery. Designated as one of only three gram panchayats nationwide to receive recognition in this newly introduced category, Suakati’s achievement highlights the effectiveness of grassroots initiatives that leverage technological advancements. The other two local bodies recognized with similar honors include Palsana gram … Read more

MIT Veteran Suzanne Glassburn Steps Up as Harvard’s New Vice President and Secretary Amid Governance Challenges

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Suzanne Glassburn has been appointed as the new secretary of Harvard’s governing bodies, according to an announcement made by University President Alan M. Garber on Thursday. Glassburn will also hold the title of vice president, taking charge of the Office of the Governing Bodies, which is responsible for supporting the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers. Glassburn is transitioning from her role as vice president and secretary of the MIT Corporation, a position she held until her resignation in August 2023. In a statement, she expressed enthusiasm about her new role … Read more

"Balancing Innovation and Ethics: How Fiduciary Governance Can Safeguard Quantum Computing’s Future"

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Exeter, England — Recent research highlights potential avenues for regulating quantum computing through existing finance and investment laws, aiming to mitigate societal risks linked to this emerging technology. The study, conducted by Dr. Robert Herian from the University of Exeter Law School, suggests that fiduciary law may offer a framework to ensure the responsible and ethical deployment of quantum computing. This technology promises to tackle complex problems much quicker and more efficiently than traditional computers. However, it also poses challenges in maintaining human oversight and control. The principles of fiduciary governance, commonly employed in the … Read more