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Summary
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 15 September 2023
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
21 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
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DescriptionThursday, 8 October 2026via india_today
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
Allahabad High Court opens mediation drive for pending disputes till December
DescriptionThursday, 8 October 2026via indiatoday_rss
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
Allahabad High Court opens mediation drive for pending disputes till December
DescriptionThursday, 8 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionThursday, 8 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionFriday, 9 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionFriday, 9 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionFriday, 9 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSaturday, 10 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSaturday, 10 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSaturday, 10 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSaturday, 10 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSunday, 11 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSunday, 11 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSunday, 11 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionSunday, 11 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionMonday, 12 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionMonday, 12 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via takshashila
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
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