In the modern world, economic development is intricately linked with social justice. As economies strive to foster equitable growth and provide opportunities for all, financial inclusion emerges as a fundamental building block for achieving both social justice and sustainable development. Financial inclusion refers to the process of ensuring that individuals, particularly those from marginalized or…
Introduction Caste hierarchies and power structures have played a central role in shaping the socio-economic and political landscape of rural Uttar Pradesh. Despite constitutional safeguards and affirmative action policies, caste remains a dominant determinant of access to resources, opportunities, and social mobility. This article explores how entrenched caste-based inequities and power dynamics perpetuate disparities, particularly…
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has long been a microcosm of the nation’s political diversity. While national parties such as the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have historically dominated the state’s political landscape, the emergence and consolidation of regional parties over the past few decades have significantly transformed the…