Month: September 2024
Understanding Tsunamis: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Tsunamis: A Comprehensive Guide Tsunamis, often referred to as “tidal waves,” are a devastating force of nature capable of causing widespread destruction and loss of life. These giant waves, triggered by sudden disturbances in large bodies of water, can travel thousands of miles across oceans, wreaking havoc upon coastal communities. This comprehensive guide delves … Read more
Municipalities (74th Constitutional amendment)
The 74th Constitutional Amendment: Empowering Municipalities in India The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, a landmark legislation in India’s constitutional history, aimed to revolutionize the governance of urban areas by empowering municipalities. This amendment, along with the subsequent legislation, introduced a three-tier system of local self-government in urban areas, comprising: Nagarpalika (Municipal Council): For … Read more
Education for Girls, other Socially and Economically and other disadvantaged sections of people and Minorities, etc
Education has been accepted as one major agency of socialization, and teachers and educational institutions as socializing agents. In describing education as an instrument of Social Change, three things are important: the agents of change, the content of change, and the social background of those who are sought to be changed, i.e. students. Educational institutions … Read more
Social Justice and Inclusive Growth
Inclusive Growth is economic growth that creates opportunity for all segments of the Population and distributes the dividends of increased prosperity, both in monetary and non-monetary terms, fairly across Society.Indian Plans after the independence were based on the downward infiltration theory, which failed to bring equitable growth to all the sections of the Indian Society. … Read more
Tertiary Sector
The Tertiary Sector: Driving Economic Growth and Shaping Modern Society The tertiary sector, also known as the service sector, encompasses a vast array of industries that provide services rather than tangible goods. From healthcare and education to finance and tourism, the tertiary sector plays a crucial role in modern economies, driving economic growth, shaping societal … Read more