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Women’s participation in the workforce is a crucial aspect of economic development and social progress. The nature, range, and patterns of women’s work vary significantly across different regions, sectors, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In this article, we explore the diverse dimensions of women’s work, shedding light on its nature, range, and patterns. 1. Nature of Women’s … Read more
Multiculturalism Multiculturalism, the view that cultures, races, and ethnicities, particularly those of minority groups, deserve special acknowledgement of their differences within a dominant political culture. That acknowledgement can take the forms of recognition of contributions to the cultural life of the political community as a whole, a demand for special protection under the … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> During the first three decades after Independence, the Indian economy stagnated around a trend rate of Growth of 3.5 per cent, popularly known as the Hindu rate of growth. The scenario changed during the 1980s. The acceleration of growth during the 1980s to 5.6 per cent … Read more
The Library Committee: Guardians of Knowledge and Community Hubs The library, once a quiet sanctuary for bookworms, has evolved into a vibrant community hub, offering a diverse range of resources and services. At the heart of this transformation lies the Library Committee, a group of dedicated individuals who play a crucial role in shaping the … Read more
Ethics in international funding Historically speaking, internationalisation has been linked to commerce, but the advent of trade predates international trade, as we know it today. To this end, it is interesting to note how, right from the very beginning, the spread of rules and customs often took on a near sacred character in … Read more
Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Empowering Differently-Abled Students to Pursue Higher Education Introduction In a society where access to education is often seen as a privilege, the journey for differently-abled students can be particularly challenging. Barriers like physical infrastructure, societal prejudices, and financial constraints can hinder their pursuit of higher education. Recognizing this disparity, the Indian government … Read more
Institutionalizing Socio-Economic Change: A Framework for Sustainable Transformation The world is in constant flux, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and evolving societal values. This dynamic landscape necessitates a fundamental shift in our approach to socio-economic change, moving beyond ad-hoc interventions to a more strategic and sustainable model. This article explores the concept of … Read more
Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … 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