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India was the first nation to launched a family planning programme in 1952. Though the birth rate started decreasing, it was accompanied by a sharp decrease in death rate, leading to an overall increase in Population.The early concept of population policy covered both mortality and fertility and did not exclusively focus on fertility. There was … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Power: A Global Perspective on Agrarian and Land Reforms The relationship between land, power, and society is a complex and enduring one. Throughout history, control over land has been a primary driver of social stratification, economic development, and political stability. Agrarian and land reforms, aimed at redistributing land ownership and access, … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on poverty in India: Causes of Poverty in India Effects of poverty in India Measures to reduce poverty in India Government initiatives to reduce poverty in India NGOs working to reduce poverty in India Challenges in reducing poverty in India The future of poverty in India I hope this … Read more
India is the second most populous country in the world next only to China. On March 1, 2011 the total Population of India was at 1.247 billion. This accounted for 17.5% of the world’s total population. In other words, about every sixth person in the world there is an Indian. China, the most populous country … Read more
Economic Reforms In India New Industrial Policy Under Industrial Policy, keeping in view the priorities of the country and its Economic Development, the roles of the public and private sectors are clearly decided. Under the New Industrial Policy, the industries have been freed to a large extent from the licenses and other controls. In order … Read more
What is GST? Goods and Services Tax — GST — is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level. Through a tax credit mechanism, this tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain. The system … Read more
Green Revolution is an agricultural revolution in which agricultural productivity was increased by providing package of inputs like High yield variety seeds, chemical fertiliser and better Irrigation facility. It lead to the increased agricultural production and made India a self -reliant country in terms of food production. Impact of Green Revolution are summarised as below: … Read more
The Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE): A Lifeline for India’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Introduction: India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the country’s economy, contributing significantly to employment generation, GDP growth, and overall economic development. However, these enterprises often face challenges in accessing credit due to factors … 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
Social And Economic Conditions Under Colonial Period With Special Reference To Social Practices Of Beth, Begar and Reet Social conditions