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Bruntland Report (1983) was the first publication and recognition of the term ‘Sustainable Development’ “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation” Three pillars of sustainable development (Bruntland) Care and respect for People, Planet and Prosperity (Commercial Activities) <hence POVERTY alleviation, conservation and business development> These three pillars … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Geo-political and Strategic development in South Asia South Asia is a sub-region of Asian continent comprising the modern states of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It covers about 4,480,000 km2 or 10% of the continent, and is also known as … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): Financial Inclusion for All Introduction The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched in August 2014, is a flagship financial inclusion program of the Indian government. Its primary objective is to provide universal access to financial services, including bank accounts, credit, insurance, and pensions, to all citizens, particularly the … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE, and the rise of a middle class. Another significant structural change has been the decline in the share of EMPLOYMENT in agriculture. In the early 1990s, more than half of India’s workforce was employed in agriculture. However, by 2017, this share had fallen to just 46%. The decline in agricultural employment has been driven … Read more
India’s Journey Towards Ozone Layer Protection: A Balancing Act of Development and Sustainability The ozone layer, a fragile shield in the Earth’s stratosphere, plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth. However, human activities, particularly the release of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), have threatened this vital layer, … Read more
Demographically it’s the increase in Population of cities and towns ,while sociologically it’s the spread of urban way of life to the country side . Urbanization in India has occurred more slowly than in other developing countries and the proportion of the population in urban areas has been only 28 per cent based on the … Read more
Planning and Foreign Trade Foreign Trade is the important factor in Economic Development in any nation. Foreign trade in India comprises of all imports and exports to and from India. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry at the level of Central Government has responsibility to manage such operations. The domestic production reveals on … Read more
Introduction Urban areas have been recognized as “engines of inclusive economic Growth”. Of the 121 crore Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas, i.e approx 32 % of the Population. The Census Of India, 2011 defines urban settlement as :- All the places which have Municipality, corporation, Cantonment Board … Read more
Food Security Himachal is one of the most dynamic hill states of India with significantly high indicators of Human Development. Its natural Resources and physiography, separate administrative identity, and notable accomplishments in Literacy hold the promise of great progress. Congress government in Himachal Pradesh had implemented the ambitious food security programme of UPA … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Human Development: A Multifaceted Journey Towards Well-being Human development, a concept that transcends mere economic growth, encompasses the multifaceted expansion of human capabilities and well-being. It recognizes that individuals are the ultimate beneficiaries of development, and their flourishing should be the primary goal. This article delves into the intricacies of human … Read more