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Gram Swaraj, Satyagraha and Bhoodana Gram Swaraj Gram swaraj, or village self-rule, was a pivotal concept in Gandhi’s thinking. It was the centerpiece of his vision of Economic Development in India. Gandhiji’s Gram Swaraj was not the reconstruction of the old village but the formation of fresh independent units of villages having self-sufficient … Read more
Promotion of Science in Andhra pradesh Andhra Pradesh had taken a Leadership position in the promotion and development of science and Technology. The Growth was propelled by the availability of rich talent pool, lower cost of operations and in some measure due to the innovative policies of the Government. iHub (The intelligent hub) The … Read more
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) is the global international organisation of sovereign independent states. It was established on 24 October 1945. The destruction caused by the Second World War and failure of the League of nations compelled the people to establish an international organisation for keeping the world away from war and in favour of … Read more
Politics of sub-Regionalism and pressure groups in the Himachal Pradesh:- A sub-region refers to a small area within a region. Due to various factors, the people of a sub-region feel that they possess a distinct identity. A movement for the separation of that sub-region from a state or for the redressal of grievances in the … Read more
Joint Forest Management: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management Introduction The world’s forests are facing unprecedented pressures from deforestation, degradation, and climate change. These threats not only impact biodiversity and ecosystem services but also threaten the livelihoods of millions who depend on forests for their survival. In this context, sustainable forest management practices are … Read more
Collective Responsibility: A Shared Burden, A Shared Future Collective responsibility, a concept deeply intertwined with the fabric of human societies, refers to the shared obligation of individuals within a group to contribute to the well-being and success of that group. It transcends individual actions and emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within a collective, acknowledging that … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on inclusive growth: Economic growth Poverty reduction Inequality reduction Social inclusion Environmental sustainability Human development Good governance Peace and security Gender equality Empowerment of women and girls Youth employment Education and skills development Health and nutrition Access to water and sanitation Housing and infrastructure Agriculture and rural development Sustainable … Read more
Concept Of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization-3/”>Globalization and Concept of Modernity Concept of Decolonization Decolonization refers to the undoing of colonialism, the establishment of governance or authority through the creation of settlements by another country or jurisdiction. The term generally refers to the achievement of independence by the various Western colonies and protectorates in Asia and [Africa]] following World War … Read more
Public Private PARTNERSHIP for INFRASTRUCTURE and urban development projects. PPP is in particular need due to inefficiency, overstaffing and low productivity in govt. services and govt. owned enterprises. The projects under PPP go through competitive pricing process which clearly shows that the cost of public services is ‘bench marked’ against market standards. The payments which … Read more
The “key word” to be used in this is the “citizens engagement” in the various phases of the service definition, development, refining and monitoring, and the whole concept of user-centric Services is based on “putting the citizen (user) at the centre of innovative services” starting from enabling of a specific procedure: citizens shall … Read more