Social customs in Uttar Pradesh

Social customs in Uttar Pradesh Society is Patriarchal like most of Uttar Pradesh and male elders are considered heads. Though many governmental schemes like LPG connection that is given only in the name of female elder of the house has brought somewhere female on front but in DECISION MAKING they are considered subordinate to men. … Read more

vulnerable sections of the population

Provisions for scheduled castes, Tribes and Minorities CONSITITONAL PROVISIONS FOR SC & ST Constitutional History In the original Constitution, ARTICLE 338 provided for a special officer (the Commissioner for SCs and STs) responsible for monitoring the implementation of constitutional and legislative safeguards for SCs and STs and reporting to the president. Seventeen regional offices of … 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

Local Agenda 21

Local Agenda 21: A Framework for Sustainable Development at the Local Level Introduction The concept of sustainable development, encompassing economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection, has gained global recognition. While international agreements and national policies play a crucial role in achieving sustainability, the implementation of these goals ultimately rests on the shoulders of local … Read more