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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
Micro-Irrigation: A Revolution in Water Conservation and Agricultural Productivity Introduction In a world grappling with increasing water scarcity and the need for sustainable agricultural practices, micro-irrigation has emerged as a transformative technology. This precise and efficient irrigation method delivers water directly to the plant roots, minimizing waste and maximizing water use efficiency. This article delves … Read more
Seva Bhoj Yojana: Providing Nourishment with Dignity Introduction: In a nation where hunger and malnutrition continue to be pressing concerns, the provision of affordable and nutritious food is a fundamental pillar of social welfare. Recognizing this need, the Indian government has implemented various schemes aimed at ensuring food security for its citizens. Among these initiatives, … Read more
Rural Development Initiatives :Karnataka Urban Ashraya/Vajpayee Urban Housing Scheme This is State Sponsored scheme implemented for urban poor and it was introduced by the Government in the year 1991-92. The annual income of the beneficiary is Rs.32,000/-. The beneficiaries are selected by the Ashraya Committee comprising both official and non official members appointed by the … Read more
Demographic dividend and transition Demographic dividend The term “demographic dividend” (DD) refers to the accelerated economic Growth that a country can achieve when it has a low dependency ratio or, in other words, when the proportion of its Population that is of working age is greater than the proportion of its population that … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> United Nations and its specialized agencies The United Nations () is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the had 51 Member States; … Read more
Highlights of current year’s union budget and its analysis Highlights of the budget,2019 Income up to Rs 5 lakh exempted from Income tax Standard deduction raised to Rs 50,000 from Rs 40,000 Direct Tax proposals to provide Rs 23,000 cr relief to 3 crore taxpayers Persons with gross income up to Rs 6.50 lakh not … 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 to support … Read more
The rapid pace of Population Growth has led to the excessive utilization of natural Resources. Huge population also leads to huge production of wastes. The resultant outcomes are loss of Gender Equality: Gender equality can help reduce poverty and inequality. This is because women who have equal rights are more likely to be able … Read more