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Gandhian approach to rural development Gandhian approach to rural development may be labelled as ‘idealist’. It attaches supreme importance to moral values and gives primacy to moral values over material conditions. The Gandhians believe that the source of moral values in general lies in religion and Hindu scriptures like the Upanishads and the Gita, in … Read more
Linkages between development and spread of extremism In the Indian scenario, extremism activities(e.g. Naxalism, Radicalisation) are increasing rapidly. The scale of the extremists’ operations is massive and consequently, these activities have a perilous impact on the nation’s social, economic, and political development. Improvement in standard of living is something that everyone craves and deserves it … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Society: A Deep Dive into Social Change Social change, a constant and dynamic force shaping the fabric of human civilization, is a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of transformations in societal structures, beliefs, values, and behaviors. It is a process that can be gradual, incremental, or abrupt, driven by … Read more
Samarth Scheme: Empowering India’s Textile Sector Introduction India’s textile sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employs a vast workforce and contributes significantly to the country’s GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, outdated technology, and a lack of skilled manpower. To address these issues and enhance the competitiveness of the Indian … Read more
Role Of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) NGOs are voluntary organization’s. These are popularly known as NGOs because they are free from governmental control in their functioning. They are democratic and open to all those wishing to become member of the organization voluntarily and serve the Society. NGO have a long history in India. In the past, … Read more
Role Of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) NGOs are voluntary organization’s. These are popularly known as NGOs because they are free from governmental control in their functioning. They are democratic and open to all those wishing to become member of the organization voluntarily and serve the Society. NGO have a long history in India. In the past, … Read more
Growth of Vernacular Languages, Scripts, Literature, Fine Arts Having discussed the origin and early development of Indian vernacular language, it is imperative to turn our attention towards production of bulk-loads of literature in each of these vernaculars by eminent literary stalwarts of successive generations. Emanating eventually in the form of poetry, each vernacular … Read more
Women’s movements have been instrumental in driving social, political, and economic change, advocating for gender equality, women’s rights, and empowerment. From suffragettes to contemporary feminist activists, these movements have reshaped societies and challenged entrenched patriarchal norms. In this article, we delve into the history, goals, and impact of women’s movements worldwide. 1. Historical Overview of … Read more
The term Sustainable Growth became prominent after the World Conservation Strategy Presented in 1980 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Brundland Report(1987) define Sustainable Development as the a process which seek to meet the needs and aspirations of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation … Read more
Delegation The active process of entrustment of a part of work or responsibility and authority to another and the creation of accountability for performance is known as delegation. Thus, there are three Elements of delegation as follows- Assignment of Responsibility: This is also known as entrustment of duties. Duties can be divided into two parts: … Read more