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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
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> , Tribal sub plan and Single line administration in Chhattisgarh The tribal areas of Chhattisgarh though sparsely populated continue to receive special attention of the State Government primarily on account of their strategic location and comparative backwardness. The Tribal Sub Plan was started in 1974-75 in … Read more
Workers, Peasant And Tribal Movements In British India Indigo Revolt (1859-60) The Indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms which were the least profitable to them. The revolt began in Govindpur village in Nadia … Read more
Samarth Ramdas: A Visionary Leader and Social Reformer Samarth Ramdas, also known as Ramdas Swami, was a prominent Hindu saint, social reformer, and spiritual leader who lived in the 14th century. He is revered as a great sage and is considered the founder of the Ramdas Sampradaya, a significant Hindu religious tradition. His teachings and … Read more
Participatory Conservation of Lakes in the Region: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Management Introduction Lakes are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits to humans, including drinking water, food, recreation, and aesthetic value. However, they are facing increasing threats from pollution, overfishing, invasive species, and climate change. These threats can lead to degradation of water quality, … Read more
Recommendations for a Robust Environmental Impact Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial tool for ensuring sustainable development. It involves systematically evaluating the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects, policies, or plans. A well-conducted EIA helps decision-makers make informed choices that minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits for the environment and … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Panchayat: Financing, Resource mobilization and devolution Sources of Funds The Amendments left important matters such as implementation, service delivery (including local capacity building) and transfer of responsibilities and powers to rural local bodies at the discretion of the state legislatures. Consequently, while expenditure responsibilities of local … Read more
Human Health Plays a crucial role in the Human Development.Even though human development is a broad concept with infinite dimensions, it is said that at all levels of development, there are three basic ones: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living. Without these basic dimensions, other dimensions such … Read more
The process of industrial transition divided into: industrial Growth during the 19th century and industrial progress during the 20th century Industrial growth during the 19th century Decline of indigenous industries and the rise of large scale modern industries 1850-55: first Cotton mill, first jute mill and the first coal mine established. Railway also introduced. … Read more
UNEP is the principal UN body in the field of the Environment, assisting governments to address global, regional and national environmental challenges. Its mandate was reinforced at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) and through the Rio+20 outcome document “The Future Want” . As a follow up to the Rio+20 Conference, UNEP has … Read more