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Has Digital Illiteracy and Lack of ICT Accessibility Hindered Rural Socio-Economic Development in India?

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Introduction In the contemporary era of globalization and rapid technological transformation, digital literacy and access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have emerged as critical determinants of socio-economic progress. The ability to access, understand, and utilize digital technologies effectively has become as essential as traditional literacy in enabling individuals to participate in the modern economy….

Beyond Education, Patriarchal Attitudes Towards Women in India

Beyond Education: Interventions to Transform Patriarchal Attitudes Towards Women in India

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Introduction Since India gained independence in 1947, women have made remarkable strides across multiple domains, from politics and academia to business, science, and sports. Icons like Indira Gandhi, Kalpana Chawla, Kiran Bedi, and Mary Kom have demonstrated that women are equally capable of excelling in fields traditionally dominated by men. Despite these achievements, the social…

Enhancing Social Development through Effective Maternal and Geriatric Health Policies in India

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Introduction Social development is closely linked to the health and well-being of a population. Health is not only a basic human right but also a critical factor in achieving broader developmental goals such as education, economic growth, gender equality, and social equity. In the Indian context, despite significant progress in health infrastructure and schemes, maternal…

Microfinance as an Anti-Poverty Vaccine and the Role of Self-Help Groups in Rural India

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Introduction Poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges in India, particularly in rural areas where limited access to resources, employment, and credit constrains development. Traditional welfare measures, though important, often fail to address the structural aspects of poverty, such as lack of assets, financial exclusion, and vulnerability to shocks. In this context, microfinance has…

National Education Policy 2020 and Its Conformity with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4): A Critical Examination

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Introduction Education is universally recognized as a cornerstone of sustainable development. It shapes human capital, promotes social cohesion, enhances economic productivity, and equips citizens to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with SDG-4 emphasizing inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all by 2030….

Despite High Economic Growth, India’s Low Human Development Indicators: Challenges to Balanced and Inclusive Development

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Introduction India’s economic journey over the past three decades has been marked by periods of robust growth, liberalization-led industrial expansion, and rapid technological progress. Since the economic reforms of 1991, India has consistently achieved high GDP growth rates, at times exceeding 7–8% per annum. This rapid economic expansion has positioned India as one of the…

Economic Planning in India: Meaning, Objectives, Strategies, and Historical Evolution

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Introduction Economic planning has been a cornerstone of India’s developmental journey since independence. When India gained freedom in 1947, it faced widespread poverty, low per capita income, unemployment, underdeveloped industries, and stagnant agriculture. To overcome these structural challenges, India adopted the model of planned economic development, inspired by socialist ideas and the success of the…

Strategies of Economic Planning in India: Nehru–Mahalanobis, Gandhian, and LPG Approaches

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Introduction Economic planning has been the backbone of India’s developmental policy since independence. It refers to the systematic and deliberate allocation of resources by the government to achieve national goals like economic growth, poverty reduction, employment generation, and balanced regional development. However, achieving these goals required strategies — broad approaches that determine how the objectives…

Planning Commission and National Development Council (NDC) in India

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Introduction Economic planning in India has been one of the most significant pillars of the nation’s developmental journey after Independence. To ensure the systematic and balanced economic growth of a newly independent nation, the Government of India established institutional mechanisms that could formulate, implement, and monitor development strategies. Two such crucial institutions were the Planning…

Five-Year Plans in India: History, Implementation, and the 15-Year Vision Document

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Introduction Economic planning has been the cornerstone of India’s development strategy since independence. After centuries of colonial exploitation, India inherited an economy characterized by poverty, unemployment, low productivity, and regional imbalances. To overcome these challenges and promote rapid development, the Government of India adopted a system of planned economic growth, primarily through a series of…