The present treatise, the most comprehensive publication in the field so far providing up-to-date information on nomenclature, English, Hindi and Sanskrit names, distribution, reproductive cycle, part(s) used, folk use(s), active constituents, and biological activity of 686 species belonging to 439 genera and 153 families of dye, masticatory and fumitory resources of India, which has huge demand in domestic as well as in foreign market. Over 31 photographs, 1 histogram and 12 appendices enhance the value of the compilation significantly. It is hoped, this invaluable treatise with its comprehensive coverage of the subject would help new entrepreneurs, technocrats, existing units, professionals, institutional libraries or those who wants to diversify in this field.
The book has relevance to academics, scholars, administrators, policy experts, anthropologists, sociologists, development scientists, environmentalists as well as anyone interested in the welfare of communities residing in the vicinity of a Protected Area. It stands out as a work that will stand the test of time and should be an asset that many would like to keep. Dr. Abhik Ghosh Professor and Chairperson Department of Anthropology Panjab University Chandigarh This book is an excellent compilation of the outcome of the intense research work undertaken in the emerging field of Community Based Ecotourism Management at The UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Great Himalayan National Park and it will certainly be useful to provide necessary information, future research, road map and guidelines for all the stakeholders for effective planning and implementation of sustainable ecotourism. Ajay Srivastav Faculty, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun Former Director, Great Himalayan National Park
This book is the crux of the role of comprehensive rehabilitation, that how it will transform the life of a person with disability if it is applied in a meticulous manner. we shared our few experiences in this book. The readers can envision the hardships agony of a person who is going through the journey of getting independent and struggling to reintegrate in the mainstream life. The few options chosen in the narratives are quintessential as vocational opportunities but there are many more beyond these. By fostering inclusion and equal opportunities, vocational rehabilitation plays a crucial role in building a diverse and thriving society. Embracing the principle of "ability, not disability," it transforms lives and creates pathways to a brighter future.
During this pandemic, I joined Maharishi College and completed my PG Diploma in Astrology and started research in the field. My master Dr. Rudresh Shastri helped me to choose my research subject, i.e., the astrological reasoning behind the disasters and calamities in the universe and its remedies for a more peaceful and calmer world. This research study on Vedic Astrology is on forecasting weather conditions of rains, extremes of climate, solar eclipses and lunar eclipses. It also includes ‘Panchang’ from 2018-2030. Also, giving clear information on detail analysis with Total Table chart on Zodiac signs and their nature. The importance of 12 planets in our lives with their mantras and detailed analysis of occurrences of cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes’ eruptions, hurricanes, flooding, the ending of the impact after the advent of COVID Virus with details on unnatural deaths on the shreds of evidence based on the study of horoscopes and planetary position in case-studies to understand better the principles stated above are also included. Care has been taken to detail each with metrological effects on the universe due to planetary changes causing disasters as mass problems to the world. Special remedies based on Navagraha Mantra chanting and the importance of planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto in our lives are included.
The book deals with the evolving challenges confronting the armed forces. After identifying major impediments to the modernization of the armed forces, the book suggests the creation of an independent and duly empowered body to oversee the complete gamut of development, production, procurements, and export of defense systems. The participation of the armed forces in aid of civil authority has been a matter of intense debate. Delving deep into the issues involved in rendering such aid, the book scans a vast canvas, from sinking shafts for nuclear tests to constructing foot-over-bridges for the railways. Investment in defense is an essential cost that a nation has to pay to obtain assurance of safety. The book stresses the need to inculcate a culture of cost-consciousness in defense expenditure. It also underlines the importance of defense economics as a discipline. Finally, as the debate about the entry of women in the armed forces has always been highly subjective in nature, an attempt has been made to highlight common misconceptions.
Digital India and The Poor examines how the poor are evoked in contemporary Indian political discourse. It studies the ways in which the disadvantaged are accounted for in the increasingly digitised political economy, commercial and public policy, media, and academic research. This book: Interrogates the category of the poor in India and how they have come to be classified in economic and policy documents over the past few decades Explores the influential digital education technology ‘experiments’ conducted in Indian slums from the late 1990s, now popularly known as the ‘hole-in-the-wall experiments’ Discusses financial inclusion initiatives, predominantly as they converged between 2014 and 2017, such as the Jan Dhan Yojana, the Aadhaar Project, and the banknote demonetisation Presents an in-depth study of the bearing of technology on domestic employment in India The book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of South Asian studies, politics, political science and sociology, technology studies, linguistics, and development studies.
A story of two friends. A story which is medieval in its savage retribution. A story of chastity, purity, idealism and betrayal. A story of disguise and concealment. A story about the gods deserting his own men. Sujatha and Vedant are inseparable. With her faith in him, and the training of a devoted teacher, he blossoms. Eventually, a fork in the road takes the three of them on paths leading to different destinies. The backdrop to all their destinies is common — a horrible civil war that devastated an island nation. A Civil War. A war which would turn heaven into hell. As the life of an entire generation is snuffed out, the world with its short supply of compassion and sympathy simply turns a blind eye. In the perfectly random way that life is, Sujatha and Vedant find themselves at odds while love binds them to each other. And in a blazing charge towards victory, for a young Indian political leader, the wheel was surely coming to a full circle.
This book focuses on irrigation sources together with water management for agricultural development in Uttar Pradesh state of India. Being the most populous state of the country, it bears a burden of feeding about 199 million people of which major section relies on agriculture for their subsistence. This study makes comparison in the growth trends in the irrigated area, crop land use patterns and crop productivity at the district level in different periods of time. The book emphasizes on irrigation water management to optimize crop yields in order to increase Water Productivity of crops in low productivity regions of the state applying suitable technology. This book appeals to researchers and students in geography and planning working on the topics of agriculture as well as irrigation and water management aspects.
This Chapter discusses the importance of Morality in Higher Education, concerns with the ethical implications of educational research and teaching, particularly in the areas dealing with moral and spiritual issues. It considers the primary aim of education should be to equip the students with moral values particularly in teaching-learning, research and practice in profession and related fields. It worth, the true value of education lies on the brighten-up of human life through the strengthening of social, moral and spiritual senses. It describes the role of the authority in a higher educational institution to illustrate how some of the issues might be addressed effectively to ensure moral and ethical practice. It takes as a central premise that researchers and students should be encouraged to ‘think morally’ rather than simply apply a code or set of standards.
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