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Understanding the Continuance of Poverty in India Despite Welfare Schemes

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Introduction Poverty eradication has been a core objective of India’s development policy since independence. Successive governments have introduced a wide range of schemes aimed at improving income security, food availability, housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Programmes such as the Public Distribution System, MGNREGA, National Rural Livelihood Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and Direct…

Do We Have Cultural Pockets of “Small India” All Over the Nation? An Analytical Exploration

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Introduction India is often described as a civilization rather than merely a nation-state. Its cultural diversity is unmatched, with hundreds of languages, cuisines, rituals, art forms, and social traditions coexisting within one political framework. This diversity does not remain confined to geographical regions alone. With increasing internal migration, urbanization, and economic integration, cultural identities are…

Efficient and Affordable Urban Mass Transport

Urban Mass Transport and India’s Economic Growth

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Introduction India is witnessing one of the fastest rates of urbanization in the world. By the next two decades, nearly half of India’s population is expected to live in urban areas. Cities are emerging as engines of economic growth, innovation, and employment generation. However, this transformation places immense pressure on urban infrastructure, especially transportation systems….

Challenges to Cultural Practices in the Name of Secularism

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Introduction Secularism is widely regarded as one of the foundational pillars of modern democratic societies. In the Indian context, secularism implies equal respect for all religions and the protection of diverse cultural traditions. India’s Constitution envisions a society where individuals freely practice their faith while maintaining harmony among communities. However, in recent decades, a growing…

Poverty Persists in India vs richness in india

Why Poverty Persists in India Despite Multiple Government Programmes

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Introduction Since Independence, poverty eradication has remained one of India’s foremost development priorities. Successive governments have launched numerous schemes—ranging from employment generation and food security to housing, education, and direct benefit transfers—with the explicit aim of uplifting the poor. Landmark initiatives such as the Public Distribution System (PDS), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…

Reinventing Caste: Changing Identities and Associational Forms in India

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Introduction The caste system has been one of the most enduring social institutions in India. Rooted in ancient occupational divisions and later rigidified into hereditary hierarchies, caste has historically structured social relationships, economic opportunities, and political power. After Independence, the Indian Constitution sought to dismantle caste-based discrimination through legal safeguards, affirmative action, and the promotion…

Are We Losing Our Local Identity for a Global Identity? An Analytical Exploration

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Introduction The 21st century is defined by unprecedented global interconnectedness. Advances in communication, transportation, and digital technology have compressed distances and blurred boundaries between nations and cultures. Ideas, lifestyles, fashion, food habits, and work practices now travel across continents within seconds. While this global integration has created immense economic opportunities and cultural exchanges, it has…

Continued Challenges for Women in India Across Time and Space: An Analytical Perspective

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Introduction Women in India occupy a paradoxical position. On one hand, they are celebrated in mythology, revered as goddesses, and increasingly visible in education, politics, science, and entrepreneurship. On the other hand, millions of women continue to face discrimination rooted in patriarchy, socio-economic inequalities, and cultural norms. These challenges are not confined to a single…

Empowering Women: The Most Sustainable Path to Controlling Population Growth

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Introduction Rapid population growth continues to pose serious challenges for developing countries, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, employment, food security, and environmental sustainability. Traditional population control strategies have often focused narrowly on contraception and family planning programs. However, global experience increasingly shows that the most sustainable and humane way to stabilize population growth…

What Makes Indian Society Unique in Sustaining Its Culture? A Sociological Analysis

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Introduction Indian society is often described as one of the oldest living civilizations in the world. Despite centuries of political upheavals, foreign invasions, colonial rule, and rapid modernization, India has remarkably preserved its cultural continuity. From ancient philosophical traditions to everyday social practices, Indian culture continues to thrive alongside modern institutions. What makes this resilience…

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