Understanding Cloudbursts: Phenomenon, Impact, and Response

Understanding Cloudbursts: Phenomenon, Impact, and Response Cloudbursts, sudden and intense bursts of rainfall concentrated in a small area, are a dramatic and often destructive weather phenomenon. While the term “cloudburst” is not formally defined in meteorology, it generally refers to a rainfall event exceeding 100 millimeters (4 inches) per hour, often occurring over a short … Read more

Education for Girls, other Socially and Economically and other disadvantaged sections of people and Minorities, etc

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

Cantonment Board

The Cantonment Board: Guardians of Military Towns The Cantonment Board, a unique administrative entity in India, plays a crucial role in managing the day-to-day affairs of military towns and cantonments. These boards are responsible for providing essential services to the armed forces personnel and their families, ensuring a conducive environment for their well-being and operational … Read more

Urbanisation process- Spatial pattern, growth of Megacities, problems of Urban Growth and Policies

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

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission: A Vital Pillar of India’s Fiscal Federalism The Finance Commission, a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, plays a pivotal role in India’s fiscal federalism. It acts as a bridge between the Union and the States, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of the nation’s financial resources. This … Read more

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