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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
Emergence of India as Educational Force The Indian higher Education system has undergone rapid expansion. In less than 20 years, the country has created additional capacity for a mammoth 40 million students. While the scale of this expansion is remarkable in itself, what sets it apart from earlier decades of equally aggressive expansion … Read more
Heat: Measuring Temperature, Thermometers, Transformation of Heat Heat, energy that is transferred from one body to another as the result of a difference in temperature. If two bodies at different temperatures are brought together, energy is transferred—i.e., heat flows—from the hotter body to the colder. The effect of this transfer of energy usually, but not … Read more
Development is the end result of Public Administration. The paradigm of development is depending on the nature of government and its policies. It may be ideologically driven or ethically motivated. It strips off the orthodox structuralism of public administration as put forward by classical Administrative theorists and attempts to cater the emerging need of a … Read more
Exploring the Dynamics of Kinship: A Multifaceted Lens on Human Relationships Kinship, the intricate web of social relationships based on blood, marriage, and adoption, forms the bedrock of human societies. It transcends mere biological ties, encompassing a complex tapestry of shared history, cultural norms, and emotional bonds. This article delves into the multifaceted dynamics of … Read more
The Evolution of the Caste System: A Journey of Transformation The caste system, a complex and deeply ingrained social hierarchy, has been a defining feature of Indian society for millennia. Its origins are shrouded in antiquity, its evolution marked by both continuity and change, and its impact on Indian life remains profound. This article delves … Read more
Abhana: A Journey Through History, Culture, and the Power of a Name The name “Abhana” resonates with a rich tapestry of history, culture, and meaning. While it might not be a household name, its presence in various contexts reveals a fascinating story waiting to be unraveled. This article delves into the multifaceted world of Abhana, … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY): Transforming India’s Healthcare Infrastructure Introduction India, with its vast population and diverse healthcare needs, faces significant challenges in providing equitable and accessible healthcare services. The country’s healthcare infrastructure has long been plagued by disparities, with rural areas and underserved communities facing limited access to quality medical facilities. Recognizing the … Read more
Folktales and folk legends of Chhattisgarh Raja Nal and Mata Damyanti Damayanti chose Nala for her husband in preference to the gods. This angered one of the demigods, Kali. He caused Nala to lose his kingdom and all his possessions. Nala and Damayanti went into the forest, but got separated. They took up work under … Read more
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 changed, i.e. students. Educational institutions … Read more