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University Grants Commission The University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a statutory body set up by the Indian Union Government in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under Ministry of Human resource development, and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher Education. It provides recognition to universities in India, … Read more
Polytechnic Courses offered by polytechnics include 3 year diploma courses such as Architectural Assistantship, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Dairy Engineering, Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Glass and Ceramic Engineering, Printing Technology, Leather Technology, Interior Decoration & Design, agriculture Engineering, Fashion Designing and Garment … Read more
Public/Private PARTNERSHIP In Health Care Services In India It is widely accepted that the deficiencies in public sector health system can only be overcome by significant reforms. The need for reforms in India’s Health sector has been emphasized by successive plan documents since the Eighth Five-Year Plan in 1992, by the 2002 national health policy … Read more
The Urban Services Environmental Rating System (USERS): A Framework for Sustainable Urban Development The rapid urbanization of the 21st century presents a complex challenge: how to create thriving, equitable, and environmentally sustainable cities. While cities are engines of economic growth and innovation, they also contribute significantly to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality. To … Read more
Supplementary Grants: A Lifeline for Research and Innovation The pursuit of knowledge and innovation is a constant endeavor, fueled by the tireless efforts of researchers across diverse fields. However, the financial landscape of research can be unpredictable, often leaving projects underfunded or facing unforeseen challenges. In such situations, supplementary grants emerge as a vital lifeline, … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Social Class: A Global Perspective Social class, a fundamental concept in sociology, refers to the hierarchical division of society based on factors like wealth, income, education, occupation, and social status. It’s a complex and multifaceted concept that shapes individuals’ life chances, opportunities, and experiences. While the specific markers of social class … Read more
The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building of national strength by reducing … Read more
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1986 to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests. It is made up of 75 member countries, including 59 tropical timber producing countries and 16 consuming countries. The ITTO’s main objectives are to: Promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests; Increase … Read more
Space Application Center (SAC), Ahmedabad Space Applications Centre (SAC) at Ahmedabad is spread across two campuses having multi-disciplinary activities. The core competence of the Centre lies in development of space borne and air borne instruments / payloads and their applications for national development and societal benefits. These applications are in diverse areas and primarily meet … Read more
Education, Social Change And Modernisation: Education has been accepted as one major agency of socialization, and teachers and educational institutions as socializing agents. In describing education as an instrument of social change, three things are important: the agents of change, the content of change, and the social background of those who are sought to be … Read more