Poverty

Regional Imbalances And Income Inequalitiies In India

Steps taken by the Government to reduce it. Regional imbalance is the disparity in economic and social development of two regions. One region/city/area is stronger than another region/city/area. Regions develop when investments are made to set up industries, service sectors, educational institutions, Health care facilities etc. Income inequality is the unequal distribution of household or individual income across the various participants … Read more

National Population Policy

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

Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)

The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS): Ensuring Food Security and Empowering the Vulnerable The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, playing a crucial role in ensuring access to affordable food for the most vulnerable sections of society. This article delves into the intricacies of the TPDS, exploring its … Read more

ssues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health

             Healthcare Facilities in Rural Areas indigenous systems of medicine; drugs and pharmaceuticals. Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to provide improved access to healthcare Services is that of the State Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM) financial support is provided to State/UT Governments to strengthen their healthcare systems to provide … Read more

Impact of land reforms

Impact of Land reforms Land reforms are being attempted for two­fold reason: to improve production and productivity and the distribution of income/asset. Land reform measures are costless methods of increasing production in the agricultural sector. It serves the purpose of social Justice too. Let us see how far land reform measures have improved productive efficiency … Read more

Schemes Relating to PDS

Schemes Relating to PDS: A Comprehensive Overview The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, ensuring access to essential food commodities at affordable prices for vulnerable sections of society. This system, encompassing a network of fair price shops, operates under a complex web of schemes and regulations, each designed to … Read more

Economy Booster- Domestic capital in economic development

Domestic capital in Economic Development Our economic Growth has been facing headwinds which is primarily cyclical in nature. The policy makers, the regulators and the system are making an honest effort to restore it. Many fiscal and monitory policies have been announced and implemented sincerely. These measures, it is expected, will bring the desired outcome. … Read more

Energy demand of the country

The primary energy consumption in India is the third biggest after China and USA with 5.5% global share in 2016.The electricity generation target of conventional sources for the year 2017-18 has been fixed as 1229.400 Billion Unit (BU). i.e. Growth of around 5.97% over actual conventional generation of 1160.141 BU for the previous year (2016-17). The conventional … Read more

Human Capital and Human Development

The Intertwined Threads of Human Capital and Human Development: A Comprehensive Exploration The concepts of human capital and human development, while often used interchangeably, represent distinct yet interconnected facets of human progress. Understanding their nuances and the intricate relationship between them is crucial for policymakers, economists, and individuals alike, as it informs strategies for fostering … Read more

Define the following term: (economy)

Tax incidence:  Tax incidence is the entity on whom tax is imposed. It is the distribution of the overall tax burden between sellers and buyers in an economy.     Tax burden:       It is the total amount of tax paid by a particular group of people, an Industry etc especially as compared to what other … Read more