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Self-Help Group Bank

The Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme in India: Empowering Women and Alleviating Poverty

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Introduction India’s development narrative has increasingly focused on inclusive growth, women empowerment, and poverty alleviation. Among the innovative interventions addressing these objectives, the Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP) stands out as a model that combines financial inclusion, social empowerment, and poverty reduction. Introduced in the mid-1990s by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural…

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Constructive Programmes of Mahatma Gandhi

Constructive Programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements

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Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not merely a political battle against British imperialism; it was a comprehensive movement for moral, social, and economic regeneration. Among the towering figures of India’s independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi stands out as a visionary who sought to achieve swaraj (self-rule) not just through political defiance but also through constructive…

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India’s Pioneers in Water Engineering and Agriculture

Visvesvaraya and Swaminathan: India’s Pioneers in Water Engineering and Agriculture

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Introduction India’s journey toward modernization and self-reliance has been guided by visionary leaders whose scientific and technological contributions transformed the nation’s economic, agricultural, and industrial foundations. Two such towering personalities are Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and Dr. Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, whose groundbreaking work in water engineering and agricultural science respectively laid the foundations for India’s development…

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Women SHGs and Microfinance

Women SHGs and Microfinance: A Pathway to Overcome Gender Inequality and Poverty

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Introduction Gender inequality, poverty, and malnutrition are three interlinked social challenges that continue to affect the socio-economic fabric of developing nations like India. These problems are not isolated; they reinforce one another, creating a vicious cycle that traps women and marginalized communities in conditions of deprivation and underdevelopment. Poverty limits access to food, healthcare, and…

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Floods into Sustainable Irrigation and All-Weather Inland Navigation in India

Converting Floods into Sustainable Irrigation and All-Weather Inland Navigation in India

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Introduction India is a country with a diverse hydrological profile, ranging from the snow-fed Himalayan rivers to the monsoon-dependent peninsular rivers. Floods, especially during the monsoon season, have long been considered a major natural hazard, causing loss of life, property, and agricultural productivity. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), floods affect more than…

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Rainbow Revolution

Rainbow Revolution: Transforming Agriculture and Society in India

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Introduction Agriculture has always been the backbone of India’s economy, supporting the livelihood of nearly half of the population. Over the decades, India has witnessed several agricultural revolutions such as the Green Revolution (cereals), White Revolution (milk), Blue Revolution (fisheries), Yellow Revolution (oilseeds), and others. Collectively, these diverse sectoral transformations in agriculture and allied activities…

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Regional Rural Banks Amendment

Regional Rural Banks Amendment Bill 2015 and Beyond: A Comprehensive Analysis

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Introduction Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) form an integral part of India’s financial architecture aimed at promoting rural development. Established in 1975 under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976, RRBs were designed to combine the local feel and accessibility of cooperatives with the professionalism and financial strength of commercial banks. Over the years, however, RRBs faced…

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Infrastructure in Economic Growth

Role of Infrastructure in Economic Growth

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Introduction Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development. It encompasses the physical, organizational, and technological frameworks that support economic activities and improve the quality of life. Roads, railways, ports, airports, power supply, water, telecommunications, and digital networks are all integral components of infrastructure. A well-developed infrastructure network reduces costs, facilitates trade, attracts investment, and improves…

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